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| Paheli | 
 enlarge | Director: Amol Palekar
Actors: Shahrukh Khan, Anupam Kher, Rani Mukherjee, Amitabh Bachchan, Naseeruddin Shah
Studio: Eros
Category: DVD
List Price: $34.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 21925
Format: Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Subtitled)
Rating: Unrated
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 200
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.7 x 0.7
UPC: 828970109499
EAN: 5055179410940
ASIN: B000AC538M
Theatrical Release Date: 2005
Release Date: January 1, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Brand new, Original Release, English Subtitle, Ships Same Day & Provides Tracking Number
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 Exotic & Colorful Romp Through Pakistan. September 25, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This was a Bollywood production of an Indie musical containing lots of young women in colorful costumes and big smiles to bypass talent. They wore all kinds of makeup and jewelry to cover their faults. Supposedly a folk tale, it was a weird sort of extravagance complete with camels, men in turbans and gold earrings, nose jewels and lipstick painted dots on the foreheads of the dancing princesses. There were oxen pulling carts and the Indian version of women in distress.
Interested only in securing a profitable marriage, as Dr. Z's wife did, they seek out ways to show their value and wealth. According to Zuleha, he told her father that he would return to America where he had obtained his training in the windy city, Chicago, Illinois, else he would marry a rich American woman. The talking dolls in the decorated tree was the only clever part of the film. But, I will admit, it was fast-paced and very colorful.
 Magic! May 2, 2008
I adored this film. All of the actors did a fine job, the music is lovely (and on my ipod), the dance numbers fantastic, the sets and costumes right out of a fairy tale... and it gives ghosts a better name than the poltergiest garbage we're usually offered. It's very romantic without being slutty (The scenes surrounding Dhire Jalna made me swoon a bit), and the two leads have a very gentle, loving chemistry on screen. I'm not terribly versed in Bollywood films, but I can say this one's great.
amazing, colorful, and a lot of fun February 29, 2008
This is truly an enchanting Hindi movie: a "ghostly" love story. I've only been watching Bollywood movies for a few years, but I really envy anyone who's never seen one - seeing this particular movie for the first time. Is it just me or are Shah Rukh Khan's movies getting better as he gets older? Rani Mukherjee is as beautiful as ever and I was incredibly surprised to see the legendary Amitabh Bachchan and Juhi Chawla (both heavyweights in Indian Cinema)in very profound, supporting roles. If you enjoy love stories, you will enjoy this one. If you enjoy folktales, you will enjoy this one. If you enjoy stories that don't take themselves too seriously and have a comedic element, you will enjoy this one. If you enjoy special effects that don't take over the movie or detract from insightful acting, you will definitely enjoy this one.
Great Bollywood Production! January 20, 2008
I admit I am not Shahrukh's fan, but I am quite impressed with Paheli and the good job he did at keeping with both roles. Needless to say, the best part of the movie is the visuals.. oh my Gosh!!!! this is a gorgeous movie, with gorgeous people dresses gorgeously in gorgeous places. Plus, Rani did a good job even though I don't find her to be a good dancer. Amitabh was superb!! The king of the Indian royal family does perform very impressively. Overall, if you like Bollywood and color, you will love this piece of art; it is in my library!
Romance, songs, and spirits January 5, 2008
I think by Bollywood standards, this movie is a little slow moving without a ton of action yet it has classic romantic elements. I found this movie to be very special and very moving. Rani Mukherjee is beautiful as Lacchi, a woman married off to a husband who is more determined on impressing his father with how much money he makes than loving his new bride. On their wedding night her husband, Kishanlal, tells Lacchi that he is going away on a business trip for five years and that to ignite passion would be foolish before a long separation. He leaves but then returns...but there's a catch! A spirit, who has fallen in love with Lacchi, takes the form of Kishanlal and returns to his "bride" and the two embark on many happy years together, forever wondering when the real Kishanlal will return....
I loved this film. Shahrukh Khan was brilliant as always and Rani Mukherjee always does a fantastic job in any role she takes on. The song "Dhire Jalna" is one of the prettiest songs in Bollywood I have ever heard...and I have heard many songs!! I highly recommend this.
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