Chaahat (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1996, Chaahat is a drama and romance film directed by Mahesh Bhatt, running about 155 minutes. “Moments of love, moments of pain.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Roop and his father come to the city for medical treatment where Reshma falls in love with Roop. However, Roop loves Pooja but when Reshma threatens to kill herself, Roop agrees to marry her.
Who’s in it. Chaahat stars Shah Rukh Khan as Roop Singh Rathod, Pooja Bhatt as Pooja, Naseeruddin Shah as Ajay Narang and Ramya Krishnan as Reshma Narang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Chaahat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $7.1M 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 Chaahat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chaahat tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chaahat (1996)?
- In US, Chaahat 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 Chaahat worth watching?
- Chaahat holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Chaahat?
- Chaahat stars Shah Rukh Khan, Pooja Bhatt, Naseeruddin Shah, Ramya Krishnan and Anupam Kher.
- When was Chaahat released?
- Chaahat was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 155 minutes.