Paheli (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2005, Paheli is a fantasy, drama and romance film directed by Amol Palekar, running about 141 minutes.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Paheli stars Shah Rukh Khan as Kishanlal / Ghost, Rani Mukerji as Lachchi, Anupam Kher as Bhanwarlal and Aditi Gowitrikar as Kamli, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Paheli has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $11M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Paheli page.
If you liked it. Fans of Paheli tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Paheli (2005)?
- In US, Paheli is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Paheli worth watching?
- Paheli holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Paheli?
- Paheli stars Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Anupam Kher, Aditi Gowitrikar and Rajpal Yadav.
- When was Paheli released?
- Paheli was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 141 minutes.