Paheli
2005, Hindi. Directed by Amol Palekar.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Hindi
- Rated
- U
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 107 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Paheli
Paheli is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Amol PalekarDirector
- Shah Rukh KhanKishanlal / Ghost
- Rani MukerjiLachchi
- Anupam KherBhanwarlal
- Aditi GowitrikarKamli
- Rajpal YadavBhoja
- Dilip PrabhavalkarKanwarlal
- Palak JainKishanlal's Cousin
- A.K. HangalJeevraj
- Ratna Pathak ShahFemale Puppet (Voice)
- Naseeruddin ShahMale Puppet (Voice)
- Amitabh BachchanGadariya (Special Appearance)
- Juhi Chawla MehtaGajrobai (Special Appearance)
Details
- Released
- 24 June 2005
- Original title
- पहेली
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Vijayadan Detha, Sandhya Gokhale, Amol Palekar
- Budget
- $4.9M
- Box office
- $11M
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Paheli: quick answers
Is Paheli worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 107 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Paheli?
Paheli runs 141 minutes (2h 21m).
Does Paheli have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Paheli. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Paheli parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Paheli is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Paheli on?
Paheli is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Paheli?
If you liked Paheli, try A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, The Illusionist, The Time Traveler's Wife.
Who directed Paheli?
Paheli (2005) was directed by Amol Palekar and stars Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Anupam Kher.