Pehchaan

1993
2h 18m

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Saif Ali Khan, Madhoo, Suniel Shetty, and Shilpa Shirodkar in Pehchaan (1993)

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... Read allA 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 pe... Read allA 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 hi... Read all

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Suniel Shetty's first attempt at an image makeover

Pehchaan review :

Suniel Shetty's first attempt to break away from his maar dhaad wali image; Pehchaan turned out to be a semi hit in 1993 and is memorable today for Madhoo's assured performance and Saif's steamy bedroom number with Shilpa Shirodkar.

Suniel Anna and Saif are rich brothers whose dad Raza Murad had disowned his own wife Beena for falling prey to the lustful villain Kiran Kumar. In reality, Kiran Kumar had not touched Beena at all and it was just his "chaal" to teach Raza Murad a lesson.

Anyway, Anna realises one day that hooker Madhoo who is in Kiran Kumar's tutelage is none other than his blood sister. The rest of the film is about how and if at all, he gets her back.

Directed by Deepak Shivadasani, Pehchaan had some great songs composed by Anand Milind. "Tu mere dil mein rehti hai", "Sanam o sanam" and ofcourse the "Aankhon mein kya chehra tera" number which had Saif in bed with Shilpa Shirodkar. This song created a controversy when aired "as is" on Doordarshan and an edited version was later released on tv while the original sensuous item retained for the theatres.

I saw Pehchaan at Dadar's Kohinoor cinema with housefull crowd on its first Sunday. The film was quite good for the 90s and Sunil Anna's attempt at mature acting was noteworthy though not entirely successful. He came in to his own a couple of years later with JP Dutta's Border (1997)..

Regards, Sumeet Nadkarni.

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One Of The Best Films Of Suniel Shetty

Pehchaan Directed By Deepak Shivdasani Who Earlier Directed Baaghi(1990) Based On Somewhat Similar Theme Of Forced Prostitution,This Time Moves Ahead To Next Level As A Brother(Suniel Shetty) Tries To Save His Sister From Clutches Of Flesh Trade.

On Acting Level Pehchaan Belongs To Suniel Shetty And Madhoo As They Portray The Damaged And Wounded Relation Of Brother-Sister Who Are Trying To Fight Against The Odds.

Suniel Shetty Shines In Action Sequences And In Proudy And Insensitive And Arrogant Businessman Turning Into A Protecting Brother.Madhoo Finely Captures The Soul Of A Wounded Prostitute.Saif And Shilpa Are Very Good In Their Supportive Roles.

Anand-Milind's 'Ye To Badnam Galiyan' Is One The BEST Musical Composition Of Them.Overall Pehchaan Is A Good Film Which Portrays The Fight Of A Brother To save His Sister.

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