Videsh
Synopsis
During the Emergency Girdharilal Kapoor flees from India to live in Britain, assumes the identity of Swami Prem Baba but still carries on selling cocaine. When he finds out CBI Inspector Prasad Sinha has been assigned to apprehend him, he abducts his Britain-based daughter, Poonam, and holds her for ransom. He then travels to India, steals a diamond necklace from Palanpur's Maharani, and even offers prayers at Sinha's residence. This is where Prasad's wife, Sudha, gets the news that Poonam has been involved in an accident and decides to go there immediately. Prasad asks Poonam's fiancé, CBI Agent Vinod to accompany her - which he does - not realizing that both their lives will be placed in jeopardy and neither may return home in one piece.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Original Title
- Videsh
- Release Date
- 01/01/1977
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- Unknown
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Videsh
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What is Videsh about?
During the Emergency Girdharilal Kapoor flees from India to live in Britain, assumes the identity of Swami Prem Baba but still carries on selling cocaine. When he finds out CBI Inspector Prasad Sinha has been assigned to apprehend him, he abducts his Britain-based daughter, Poonam, and holds her for ransom. He then travels to India, steals a diamond necklace from Palanpur's Maharani, and even offers prayers at Sinha's residence. This is where Prasad's wife, Sudha, gets the news that Poonam has been involved in an accident and decides to go there immediately. Prasad asks Poonam's fiancé, CBI Agent Vinod to accompany her - which he does - not realizing that both their lives will be placed in jeopardy and neither may return home in one piece.
Who directed Videsh?
Videsh was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Videsh?
The principal cast of Videsh includes Not specified.
When was Videsh released and how long is it?
Videsh was released in 1977 with a total runtime of Unknown.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Videsh?
Videsh holds official age classifications: IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.).