Pehchaan: The Face of Truth(2005)
Pehchaan: The Face of Truth (2005) is a 153-minute Hindi film directed by Shrabani Deodhar. Starring Sudhanshu Pandey and Juhi Parmar. With an audience rating of 4.5/10, Pehchaan: The Face of Truth stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2005.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2005
- Director
- Shrabani Deodhar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 33m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
Two close friends marry after college. Four years later, one friend learns the other died by suicide, but suspects she was murdered by her husband's family. She fights to reopen the case, only to discover her own father-in-law is the lawyer defending the accused, causing a major family conflict.
“A friend's death hides a family's dark secret.”
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Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Pehchan' but was released as 'Pehchaan: The Face of Truth' to emphasize its theme of identity.
- It was one of the few films in the mid-2000s to directly tackle the legal process around a dowry death case in a mainstream setting.
- Actress Divya Dutta, who played Mridula, was praised for her intense courtroom scenes which were shot in a real Mumbai sessions court.
- The movie's plot revolves around Section 302 (murder) and 34 (common intention) of the Indian Penal Code, central to the courtroom drama.
- Director Shrabani Deodhar focused on women-centric narratives, and this was her second feature film after 'Joggers' Park'.
- The film had a limited theatrical release and was later more widely seen on television, particularly on channels showcasing social dramas.
- Actor Milind Gunaji, who played Prasad, was also known for his roles in television serials like 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' around that time.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Pehchaan: The Face of Truth