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Cast & Crew

Amol Palekar
Director
Anupam Kher
As Bhanwarlal
Amitabh Bachchan
As Gadariya (Special Appearance)
Naseeruddin Shah
As Male Puppet (Voice)
Shah Rukh Khan
As Kishanlal / Ghost
Rajpal Yadav
As Bhoja
Suniel Shetty
As Sunderlal (Special Appearance)
Juhi Chawla Mehta
As Gajrobai (Special Appearance)

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Paheli is a captivating Indian drama, fantasy, and romance film that tells the story of a young woman named Lachchi who is married off to a wealthy merchant's son, Kishan. However, Kishan leaves on a five-year business trip the day after their wedding, and Lachchi is left alone. A ghost who has fallen in love with Lachchi takes on Kishan's form and returns to her, pretending to be her husband. Lachchi is torn between her love for the ghost and her duty to her real husband, leading to a series of confusing and comedic events. The film features an ensemble cast, including Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, and Amitabh Bachchan, and is based on a story by Statwart Vijaydan Detha. With its blend of romance, fantasy, and humor, Paheli is a must-watch for fans of Indian cinema.

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You can stream Paheli on: Netflix Apple TV

What movies are similar to Paheli? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Paheli include The Time Traveler's Wife, Mr. Nobody, 17 Again, Vanilla Sky, Tuck Everlasting, Aladin.

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Paheli was released in theaters on June 24, 2005.