Ghaath(2000)
Ghaath is a 2000 Indian Hindi-language crime drama film directed by Akashdeep Sabir and produced by Kumar Mohan. The cast includes Manoj Bajpayee, Tabu, Om Puri, Anupam Kher, Sheeba Agarwal, and Mukesh Tiwari. The story follows Krishna Patil, a poor and unemployed young man living in a Mumbai chawl with his father and sister. After failing to become a police officer, he meets and manipulates a wealthy lawyer named Kavita Choudhary. His actions lead to a cycle of violence, betrayal, and tragedy. The film is noted for its raw depiction of corruption and its violent tone. It received mixed reviews but is remembered for its strong performances and the song "Tujhe Dekh Ke Dhadakta Hai Dil." The film was released on December 8, 2000.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2000
- Director
- Akashdeep
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 38m
- Rating
- 4.8/10
Storyline
Krishna Patil is a poor, hot-headed young man who fails to become a police officer. He meets Kavita, a rich and lonely lawyer, and pretends to love her to escape his miserable life. After forcing himself on her, he gets involved with gangsters and must face the violent consequences of his choices.
“Love can be a deadly trap.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Ghaath
Cast reunions in this film: Manoj Bajpai & Manoj Bajpayee (29 films together), Anupam Kher & Om Puri (9 films together), Anupam Kher & Raveena Tandon (7 films together), Anupam Kher & Manoj Bajpai (5 films together), Tabu & Irrfan Khan (4 films together), and Tabu & Om Puri (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Krishna Patil' after the main character but was later renamed 'Ghaath'.
- Director Akashdeep Sabir is the son of veteran actor and director Jagdeep, known for comic roles in Bollywood.
- The movie was shot extensively in real chawl locations in Mumbai to add authenticity to the setting.
- It features a cameo appearance by actor Ashutosh Rana, who was known for playing villainous roles in the late 1990s.
- The film's soundtrack includes a song composed by Anand-Milind, who were popular music directors in the 1990s.
- Despite its thriller genre, the movie performed poorly at the box office and is not widely remembered today.
- The plot explores themes of loneliness and class difference, which were uncommon in mainstream thrillers of that time.