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Paheli(2005)
Hindi141 mins
Paheli (2005) is a 141-minute Hindi film directed by Amol Palekar. Starring Ratna Pathak Shah, A.K. Hangal and Aditi Gowitrikar. With an audience rating of 6.2/10, Paheli stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2005.
Director:Amol Palekar
Mood:
emotionalwhimsicaluplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2005
- Director
- Amol Palekar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.2/10
Storyline
A woman's husband leaves for work right after their wedding. A spirit falls in love with her and takes her husband's form, returning to live with her. Years later, her real husband comes back, forcing the village to figure out who is the true man.
“A ghost falls in love with a lonely bride.”
Film Details
6.2Rating
141Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date1 January 2005
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known Asปริศนารัก · Paheli - Le fantôme de l'amour
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalwhimsicaluplifting
Themes
loveidentityfamilyfriendship
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability4
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.2/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film is based on a Rajasthani folk tale called 'Duvidha' by Vijaydan Detha, which was also adapted into a 1973 film of the same name by Mani Kaul.
- It was India's official entry for the Best Foreign Language Film category at the 78th Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.
- The movie was entirely shot in Rajasthan, with many scenes filmed in the historic village of Sambhar Lake to capture authentic rural settings.
- Shah Rukh Khan, the lead actor, also produced the film under his production company, Red Chillies Entertainment.
- The film's visual effects, including the talking puppet, were created by the Indian studio Prime Focus, marking early high-end VFX work in a Hindi film.
- Despite its star cast, the film had a modest box office performance in India but received positive critical acclaim for its unique story.
- Director Amol Palekar chose to use extensive traditional Rajasthani music and folk instruments to stay true to the story's cultural roots.
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