Paheli (2005)
Movie 2h 21m ★ 6.1/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, blow my mind
Dating from 2005, Paheli sits in the drama, fantasy and romance corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Amol Palekar. The cast includes Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Anupam Kher. The running time is 2h 21m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.1 out of 10.
Synopsis
Kishanlal marries the beautiful Lachchi, but the day after the wedding, he leaves on business for five years. When Kishanlal reappears only a few days later, Lachchi is delighted, but this new Kishanlal is in fact a spirit who has taken the form of Lachchi's husband, after having seen her by chance and fallen in love with her. Four years later, the real Kishanlal returns and the townsfolk must determine who is who.
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Cast & crew
- Amol PalekarDirector
- Amitabh Bachchanas Gadariya (Special Appearance)
- Shah Rukh Khanas Kishanlal / Ghost
- Anupam Kheras Bhanwarlal
- Suniel Shettyas Sunderlal (Special Appearance)
- Ratna Pathak Shahas Female Puppet (Voice)
- Naseeruddin Shahas Male Puppet (Voice)
- Rajpal Yadavas Bhoja
- Rani Mukerjias Lachchi
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Questions about Paheli
- What genre is Paheli?
- Paheli is categorised as Drama, Fantasy, Romance.
- Who stars in Paheli?
- Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Anupam Kher, Suniel Shetty, Ratna Pathak Shah appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Paheli?
- Amol Palekar directed Paheli.
- How long is Paheli?
- Paheli runs for 2h 21m (141 minutes).
- Is Paheli worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.1/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Paheli?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
