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Paheli

2005·Movie
2h 21min·PG-13
IMDb6.4

Where to watch

Netflix

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Paheli fingerprint

Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Wondrous and romantic

  • Wonder8
  • Romance7
  • Wholesome7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

Fantasy

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Kishanlal marries the beautiful Lachchi, but the day after the wedding, he leaves on business for five years. When Kishanlal reappears only a few days later, Lachchi is delighted, but this new Kishanlal is in fact a spirit who has taken the form of Lachchi's husband, after having seen her by chance and fallen in love with her. Four years later, the real Kishanlal returns and the townsfolk must determine who is who.
Fantasy RomanceSupernatural MysterySpirit WorldFamily DynamicsMagical RealismIndian FolkloreWhimsicalHeartwarming

Crew

Directed by:
Amol Palekar, Punit Malhotra, Tarun Mansukhani
Written by:
Amol Palekar, Vijayadan Detha, Vijayadan Detha
Produced by:
Shah Rukh Khan, Gauri Khan, Sanjiv Chawla
Composed by:
M.M. Keeravaani, Anup Dev, Subir Kumar Das

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Paheli

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Paheli legally?

Netflix

Paheli is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Paheli worth watching?

62
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Paheli rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Paheli?

2 h 21 min

Paheli runs 2 h 21 min.

Was Paheli a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$11 million

Yes. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $11 million worldwide, 2.2 times its budget.

What language is Paheli in?

Hindi

It was made in Hindi. Produced in India.

In how many countries can I watch Paheli?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Paheli in 118 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Paheli use?

Distracted by the LuxuryOne-Word TitleToilet HumorColor-Coded for Your ConvenienceShapeshifting Lover

TV Tropes lists 5 storytelling tropes for Paheli, including Distracted by the Luxury, One-Word Title, Toilet Humor.