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Kaash(1987)

7.5/10
Hindi140 mins

Kaash (1987) is a 140-minute Hindi film directed by Mahesh Bhatt. Starring Dalip Tahil, Dimple Kapadia and Master Makrand. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Kaash stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1987.

Director:Mahesh Bhatt
Mood:
emotionaldarksuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
4 September 1987
Director
Mahesh Bhatt
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 20m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A wealthy Bollywood actor and his wife lose everything after a failed film investment. They move to a small apartment, where the husband turns to alcohol. The wife decides to get a job to support them, causing a major conflict that threatens their marriage.

When fortune fades, a marriage faces its toughest test.

Film Details

7.5Rating
140Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date4 September 1987
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known Asकाश · Если бы...

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Themes
familysurvivalidentitycorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Kaash' means 'if only' in Hindi, reflecting its themes of regret and longing.
  • This was one of the first films where actress Dimple Kapadia played a strong, working-class woman after her comeback.
  • Director Mahesh Bhatt has said the story was semi-autobiographical, inspired by his own financial struggles in the film industry.
  • The movie features a cameo by actor Anupam Kher in a supporting role, early in his career.
  • It was shot on a modest budget, with many scenes filmed in real Mumbai apartments to feel authentic.
  • The film's soundtrack, composed by Rajesh Roshan, included the popular song 'Kaash Ke Hum'.
  • Despite critical praise, 'Kaash' was not a major commercial success at the box office.

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