Pehla Nasha
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Pehla Nasha is a 1993 India
n film
directed by Ashutosh Gowariker
who made his directorial debut. The movie is a remake of Brian de Palma
's 1984 thriller Body Double
. Deepak Tijori
plays the lead role alongside Pooja Bhatt
, Raveena Tandon
and Paresh Rawal
. The film also has cameo appearances by Shahrukh Khan
, Aamir Khan
, and Saif Ali Khan
as themselves. It is the only film to feature Aamir Khan and Shahrukh Khan in a scene together. Ashutosh Gowariker recently commented that it may also be the last time the three actors share screen space together. Other upcoming actors at the time such as Sudesh Berry
and Rahul Roy
also appeared in the same scene.
), who has a phobia and deep fear of enclosed spaces, goes to live as a care-taker in a multi-storied apartment, belonging to his friend (Jayant Kripalani), while he is away. His friend shows him a telescope which is used for spying on a neighborhood building which houses a beautiful woman. Deepak takes to spying on a regular basis. One day while spying on the woman, Deepak sees her getting attacked. He decides to get involved, and lands himself into trouble with the police as he is now a suspect for murder. Later he is able to solve the mystery by overcoming his phobia and catching the main killer.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n film
Film
A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects...
directed by Ashutosh Gowariker
Ashutosh Gowariker
Ashutosh Gowariker is an Indian film director, actor, writer and producer. He is known for directing the films Lagaan , Swades , Jodhaa Akbar , What's Your Raashee and Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey...
who made his directorial debut. The movie is a remake of Brian de Palma
Brian De Palma
Brian Russell De Palma is an American film director and writer. In a career spanning over 40 years, he is probably best known for his suspense and crime thriller films, including such box office successes as the horror film Carrie, Dressed to Kill, Scarface, The Untouchables, and Mission:...
's 1984 thriller Body Double
Body Double
Body Double is a 1984 American thriller film directed by Brian De Palma starring Craig Wasson, Melanie Griffith, and Gregg Henry. The film is an homage to Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo, Rear Window, and Dial M for Murder. The original musical score was composed by Pino Donaggio...
. Deepak Tijori
Deepak Tijori
Born on 28 August 1961 in Mumbai, Deepak Tijori , is an actor who has worked for Bollywood. He has made over 35 film appearances as an actor and made his directorial debut in 2003. He is noted for directing the 2005 film, Fareb, starring sisters Shilpa Shetty and Shamita Shetty...
plays the lead role alongside Pooja Bhatt
Pooja Bhatt
Pooja Bhatt is an Indian film actress and model, currently devoting time to film production and direction. She is the daughter of Indian film director Mahesh Bhatt.-Early life:...
, Raveena Tandon
Raveena Tandon
Raveena Tandon is a National Film Award winning Indian actress, producer, and a former model. She has primarily worked in Bollywood films, though she appeared in a few Tamil, Kannada and Telugu films as well....
and Paresh Rawal
Paresh Rawal
Paresh Rawal is an Indian actor of Gujarati background.Making his film debut in 1984, he mainly played supporting and villain roles throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Since 2000 he has mostly played comic roles.- Family and early life :...
. The film also has cameo appearances by Shahrukh Khan
Shahrukh Khan
Shahrukh Khan , often credited as Shah Rukh Khan, is an Indian film actor, as well as a film producer and television host. Often referred to as "the King of Bollywood", Khan has acted in over 70 Hindi films....
, Aamir Khan
Aamir Khan
Aamir Hussain Khan is an Indian film actor, director and producer who has established himself as one of the leading actors of Hindi cinema....
, and Saif Ali Khan
Saif Ali Khan
Saif Ali Khan is an Indian actor known for his work in Bollywood films. He is the son of the late former Nawab of Pataudi, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, and actress Sharmila Tagore. He has two sisters: Saba Ali Khan and actress Soha Ali Khan....
as themselves. It is the only film to feature Aamir Khan and Shahrukh Khan in a scene together. Ashutosh Gowariker recently commented that it may also be the last time the three actors share screen space together. Other upcoming actors at the time such as Sudesh Berry
Sudesh Berry
Sudesh Berry is a well known television and Bollywood actor.Sudesh made his debut in 1988 with Khatron Ke Khiladi. He played the lead roles in Vansh and Yudhpath but these movies proved to be big flops...
and Rahul Roy
Rahul Roy
Rahul Roy Kapoor is an Indian film actor, who works in Bollywood films. He debuted in the hit Mahesh Bhatt production Aashiqui for which he is famous. His popularity increased with the 1992 film Sapne Saajan Ke, in which he was helped by having the music of Nadeem Shravan, with Kumar Sanu's...
also appeared in the same scene.
Synopsis
A down and out actor, Deepak Bakshi (Deepak TijoriDeepak Tijori
Born on 28 August 1961 in Mumbai, Deepak Tijori , is an actor who has worked for Bollywood. He has made over 35 film appearances as an actor and made his directorial debut in 2003. He is noted for directing the 2005 film, Fareb, starring sisters Shilpa Shetty and Shamita Shetty...
), who has a phobia and deep fear of enclosed spaces, goes to live as a care-taker in a multi-storied apartment, belonging to his friend (Jayant Kripalani), while he is away. His friend shows him a telescope which is used for spying on a neighborhood building which houses a beautiful woman. Deepak takes to spying on a regular basis. One day while spying on the woman, Deepak sees her getting attacked. He decides to get involved, and lands himself into trouble with the police as he is now a suspect for murder. Later he is able to solve the mystery by overcoming his phobia and catching the main killer.
Cast
- Deepak TijoriDeepak TijoriBorn on 28 August 1961 in Mumbai, Deepak Tijori , is an actor who has worked for Bollywood. He has made over 35 film appearances as an actor and made his directorial debut in 2003. He is noted for directing the 2005 film, Fareb, starring sisters Shilpa Shetty and Shamita Shetty...
... Deepak Bakshi - Raveena TandonRaveena TandonRaveena Tandon is a National Film Award winning Indian actress, producer, and a former model. She has primarily worked in Bollywood films, though she appeared in a few Tamil, Kannada and Telugu films as well....
... Avantika - Pooja BhattPooja BhattPooja Bhatt is an Indian film actress and model, currently devoting time to film production and direction. She is the daughter of Indian film director Mahesh Bhatt.-Early life:...
... Monica - Paresh RawalParesh RawalParesh Rawal is an Indian actor of Gujarati background.Making his film debut in 1984, he mainly played supporting and villain roles throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Since 2000 he has mostly played comic roles.- Family and early life :...
... Inspector Mazumdar - Jalal AghaJalal AghaJalal Agha was an Indian actor and director in Bollywood films. Son of the popular comedian Agha, Jalal studied acting at the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune.-Career:...
... Mahesh Ahuja - Jayant KripalaniJayant KripalaniJayant Kripalani is an Indian film, television and stage actor, director and trainer. Most known for TV series, like Khandaan, Mr. Ya Mrs and and Ji Mantriji . He also wrote the screenplay for Shyam Benegal's film, Well Done Abba...
... Deepak's friend - Amin Hajee ... John
- Karim Hajee... Jack
- Juhi ChawlaJuhi ChawlaJuhi Chawla is an Indian actress, film producer and television presenter.After being crowned as the winner of the Miss India beauty contest in 1984, Chawla pursued an acting career...
- Makrand DeshpandeMakrand DeshpandeMakarand Deshpande is an Indian actor, writer, and director in Hindi and Marathi films and theatre. He is often seen in supporting and pivotal roles in various films like Jungle, Sarfarosh, Swades, Makdee, and Darna Zaroori Hai where he often plays drunkard, wayfarer roles. He has directed over 5...
- Avtar GillAvtar GillAvtar Gill is a Canadian darts player.Gill was runner up in the 1986 Canada National Championships losing to Bob Sinnaeve in the final. Gill played in the 1987 World Professional Darts Championship, losing in the first round 3-1 in sets to Belgium's Frans Devooght.-External links:*...
- Aditya LakhiaAditya LakhiaAditya Lakhia is an Indian character actor. He began his acting career in 1988 playing small roles and as an assistant director in Akele Hum Akele Tum. The character of Kachra in the movie Lagaan remains one the most memorable performance...
- Ramesh Goyal
- Kaushal Kapoor
- MonaMonaMona may refer to:*Mona in Saxon mythology*Cercopithecus mona, a long tailed African Monkey*Mona at Birmingham Zoo in the United States*Mona , a female given name and surname...
- Daya Shankar Pandey
- Jahangir KhanJahangir KhanJahangir Khan, HI, is a former World No. 1 professional squash player from Pakistan, who is considered by many to be the greatest player in the history of the game. During his career he won the World Open six times and the British Open a record ten times...
- Aamir KhanAamir KhanAamir Hussain Khan is an Indian film actor, director and producer who has established himself as one of the leading actors of Hindi cinema....
... Himself - Shahrukh KhanShahrukh KhanShahrukh Khan , often credited as Shah Rukh Khan, is an Indian film actor, as well as a film producer and television host. Often referred to as "the King of Bollywood", Khan has acted in over 70 Hindi films....
... Himself - Saif Ali KhanSaif Ali KhanSaif Ali Khan is an Indian actor known for his work in Bollywood films. He is the son of the late former Nawab of Pataudi, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, and actress Sharmila Tagore. He has two sisters: Saba Ali Khan and actress Soha Ali Khan....
... Himself - Sudesh BerrySudesh BerrySudesh Berry is a well known television and Bollywood actor.Sudesh made his debut in 1988 with Khatron Ke Khiladi. He played the lead roles in Vansh and Yudhpath but these movies proved to be big flops...
... Himself (Guest Appearance) - Rahul RoyRahul RoyRahul Roy Kapoor is an Indian film actor, who works in Bollywood films. He debuted in the hit Mahesh Bhatt production Aashiqui for which he is famous. His popularity increased with the 1992 film Sapne Saajan Ke, in which he was helped by having the music of Nadeem Shravan, with Kumar Sanu's...
... Himself - Shammi ... Deepak's landlady
- Sharad SharmaSharad SharmaSharad Sharma is an Indian cartoonist based in New Delhi, India. He was associated with many newspapers and magazines before he switched to electronic media and introduced political animation to Indian TV news channels. In late nineties he formed an organisation World Comics India to introduce the...
- Anjan SrivastavAnjan SrivastavAnjan Srivatsav is an Indian film, television and stage actor, associated with Indian People's Theatre Association in Mumbai of which he remained Vice-President for several years...
... Interviewer
Songs
- Aaj Raat Bas Mein (Part 1) by Asha Bhosle
- Aaj Raat Bas Mein (Part 2) by Asha Bhosle
- Mr. Zero Ban Gaya Hero by Rajiv Mehra , Vinod Rathod
- Nadiya Kinare by Asha Bhosle , Vinod Rathod
- Pyar Ki Raat by Asha Bhosle , Vinod Rathod
- Tu Hai Haseena by Asha Bhosle , Vinod Rathod
- Tum Kis Liye Ho Bekarar by Sadhana Sargam , Vinod Rathod