Pehchaan (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1993, Pehchaan is an action, drama and crime film directed by Deepak S. Shivdasani, running about 136 minutes.
What it’s about. A convict by the name of Yogi Shankar is accused of sexual molestation in court. The Judge Jagdish Verma who is responsible for passing Jogi's sentence is well aware of Jogi's behavior as he was once Jogi's defense advocate. With no hesitation Jagdish Verma grant a seven years period of rigorous punishment to Jogi despite his pleadings. The Judge family consists of his wife Urmilla, sons Kunal and Karan Verma; on completion of his seven years sentence Jogi is released from jail and abducts Urmilla, finds out that she is pregnant, ensures that she gives birth to a baby girl Tina and then kills her.
Who’s in it. Pehchaan stars Suniel Shetty as Kunal Verma, Saif Ali Khan as Karan Verma, Shilpa Shirodkar as Seema and Madhoo as Tina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Pehchaan has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pehchaan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pehchaan tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pehchaan (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pehchaan change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pehchaan worth watching?
- Pehchaan holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pehchaan?
- Pehchaan stars Suniel Shetty, Saif Ali Khan, Shilpa Shirodkar, Madhoo and Kiran Kumar.
- When was Pehchaan released?
- Pehchaan was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.