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Kaash(1987)
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
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
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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.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Kaash
Actor-Actor23 films →
Actor-Jagan (Guest Appearance)23 films →
Actor-Actor13 films →
Director-Actor12 films →
Actor-Actor8 films →
Director-Najma8 films →
Actor-Actor7 films →
Actor-Actor7 films →
Jagan (Guest Appearance)-Actor7 films →
Actor-Jagan (Guest Appearance)5 films →
Actor-Shastri5 films →
Actor-Najma4 films →
Actor-Actor4 films →
Actor-Shastri3 films →
Actor-Original Music Composer3 films →
Director-Actor3 films →
Director-Actor2 films →
Director-Jagan (Guest Appearance)2 films →
Jagan (Guest Appearance)-Actor2 films →
Actor-Najma2 films →









