Paheli
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Paheli

Parsimonious Bhanwarlal is a Bania (businessman) who lives in Navalgarh, Rajasthan, along with his wife; his sons Sunderlal and Kishanlal; Sunderlal i...s married to Gajrobai and has a son. During the annual camel race, Sunderlal loses the race to the Thakur and out of shame leaves home, never to return. Now Kishanlal has come of age and is married to Lachchi. But on the very next day of the marriage, he must leave for Jamnagar to expand business, and can return only after 5 years. A tearful Lachchi bids him goodbye, but to her pleasant surprise he returns within a few days, and informs his dad that he met a holy sage who had instructed him to return as he will find five gold coins every morning. Pleased with this, Bhanwarlal does not object to Kishanlal's return. After four years, it is now time for the camel race again, and this time Bhanwarlal's camel wins, much to the chagrin of the Thakur who suspects witchcraft. Then Lachchi gets pregnant and on the day of the child's birth the family finds out to their horror that there is an impostor who is claiming to be Kishanlal, and the husband of Lachchi. The family and the town are unable to decide who is real and who the impostor, as both look identical, so they decide to approach the king and do his bidding. The question remains, who is the second Kishanlal and what possible motive could he have for coming to claim Lachchi as his wife? Show More

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granted him a boon. The sage told Kishanlal that he must leave his body in order to meet his father's expectations and become successful. As a result, a ghost has taken over Kishanlal's body and is now living with Lachchi.

Lachchi soon realizes that her husband is not the same person and seeks help from the village elder. The elder tells her that the ghost loves her and she must solve a riddle in order to free her husband's soul. The ghost then reveals himself as a spirit called Bhoot and explains that he fell in love with Lachchi when he saw her at the camel race. He is determined to make her fall in love with him.

As Lachchi tries to solve the riddle, she comes across a shepherd who offers her guidance. With his help, Lachchi is able to unveil the truth and free Kishanlal's spirit from the ghost. They are finally reunited, and Lachchi learns the importance of true love.

Paheli is a Bollywood romantic fantasy film directed by Amol Palekar and stars Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, and Anupam Kher. It explores themes of love, identity, and the power of true love. Set in a picturesque village in Rajasthan, the film showcases the vibrant culture and traditions of the region. Paheli is a heartwarming tale that combines elements of folklore, romance, and spirituality to deliver a captivating story.