Pehchan
Synopsis
An impossibly innocent villager named Ganga comes to the big city to find a girl who would agree to become his wife. The first girl he meets is actually a troubled prostitute named Champa whom he manages to rescue from the brothel she has been in for some time. He takes her home and in a most typical Hindi film style, announces her as his sister. Along with them lives a crippled middle-aged man. Ganga falls for a beautiful girl named Barkha, and her parents agree to have them married, but alas, Barkha's brother Rakesh identifies Champa and the marriage is cancelled as a result.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sohanlal Kanwar
- Original Title
- Pehchan
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pehchan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pehchan about?
An impossibly innocent villager named Ganga comes to the big city to find a girl who would agree to become his wife. The first girl he meets is actually a troubled prostitute named Champa whom he manages to rescue from the brothel she has been in for some time. He takes her home and in a most typical Hindi film style, announces her as his sister. Along with them lives a crippled middle-aged man. Ganga falls for a beautiful girl named Barkha, and her parents agree to have them married, but alas, Barkha's brother Rakesh identifies Champa and the marriage is cancelled as a result.
Who directed Pehchan?
Pehchan was directed by Sohanlal Kanwar.
Who stars in Pehchan?
The principal cast of Pehchan includes Manoj Kumar, Babita Kapoor, Balraj Sahni, Chand Usmani, Tun Tun.
When was Pehchan released and how long is it?
Pehchan was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 2h 30m.