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A Paying Ghost (2015): Cast & Plot

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A Paying Ghost is a 2015 film directed by Sushrut Bhagwat, starring Anita Date-Kelkar as Vrunda, Mahesh Manjrekar and Sharad Kelkar. It runs 2 hours 20 minutes.

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A Paying Ghost (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 20m (140 min)
Director
Sushrut Bhagwat
Original language
Marathi
After the credits
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The story

What Is A Paying Ghost About?

The premise of A Paying Ghost without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Based on Vasant Purushottam Kale’s novel “Badali,” this film tells the story of an ordinary man's encounter with a family of homeless ghosts. A blend of horror, humor, and magical realism, it explores the unexpected connection between the living and the spectral, offering a unique and entertaining experience.

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Cast & crew

A Paying Ghost Cast & Characters

Anita Date-Kelkar leads the cast as Vrunda, with Mahesh Manjrekar and Sharad Kelkar. Directed by Sushrut Bhagwat; 9 actors are credited in all.

Plot

A Paying Ghost Plot Summary

What happens in A Paying Ghost from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Based on a comic novel by Marathi writer V. P. Kale, the film follows Madhav, a kind-hearted simpleton who lives alone in the Anand Ashram Chawl in Mumbai, navigating the patchwork of daily life with a gentle humor that endears him to those around him.

Vrunda, Anita Date-Kelkar, the girl next door, is smitten and tries to win his heart, while Madhav quietly pursues Madhavi, a co-worker at his office. His friend Vasant tries to play cupid between Madhav and Madhavi, setting off a sequence of office misadventures that pepper the workplace with laughter and small, relatable tensions.

Full summary

The whole story of A Paying Ghost, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know A Paying Ghost?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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A Paying Ghost FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of A Paying Ghost, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Paying Ghost?

A Paying Ghost runs 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).

When was A Paying Ghost released?

A Paying Ghost was released on May 21, 2015.

Who directed A Paying Ghost?

A Paying Ghost was directed by Sushrut Bhagwat.

Who is in the cast of A Paying Ghost?

A Paying Ghost stars Anita Date-Kelkar as Vrunda, Mahesh Manjrekar and Sharad Kelkar, among 9 credited actors.

Does A Paying Ghost have a post-credit scene?

No. A Paying Ghost has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is A Paying Ghost in?

The original language of A Paying Ghost is Marathi.

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