Bas Ek Pal (2006): Cast & Plot
Bas Ek Pal is a 2006 romantic drama directed by Onir, starring Sanjay Suri as Nikhil Kapoor, Urmila Matondkar and Juhi Chawla Mehta. It runs 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 30m (150 min)
- Director
- Onir
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- Sahara One Motion Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bas Ek Pal About?
The premise of Bas Ek Pal without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Nikhil Kapoor relocates from Parksville, USA to Bombay, falls for Anamika Joshi who rejects him, and later finds her with Farhad, who prevents Nikhil from speaking to her. A violent clash results in guns being drawn; Rahul, Nikhil’s friend, is shot and left paralyzed, and Nikhil is jailed. Three years later, lawyer Ira Malhotra hears his story and chooses to help, unaware her involvement will endanger her and others.
Bas Ek Pal Themes & Keywords
· 10 tags- wife beater
- prison
- nightclub
- marital abuse
- male rape
- homosexual rape
- basketball
- basketball court
- adultery
- based on novel
Bas Ek Pal Cast & Characters
Sanjay Suri leads the cast as Nikhil Kapoor, with Urmila Matondkar as Anamika Joshi and Juhi Chawla Mehta as Ira Malhotra. Directed by Onir; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Onir
- Sanjay Suri as Nikhil Kapoor
- Urmila Matondkar as Anamika Joshi
- Juhi Chawla Mehta as Ira Malhotra
- Jimmy Shergill as Rahul Kher
Also Starring in Bas Ek Pal
· 3 more- Rehaan Engineer Steve O'Brien
- Yashpal Sharma
- Purab Kohli
More from Onir
More films directed by Onir: We Are Faheem & Karun, Pine Cone, Kuchh Bheege Alfaaz and Night.
Bas Ek Pal Plot Summary
What happens in Bas Ek Pal from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Nikhil Kapoor [Sanjay Suri] returns from the United States to Mumbai, seeking a little escape after the long flight, and he heads straight to a nightclub to unwind. In the neon glow and pulsing music, he is instantly drawn to a woman who doesn’t bother introducing herself; when he gathers the courage to ask for her name, she slips away into the crowd, leaving him with a mix of curiosity and longing.
Full summary
The whole story of Bas Ek Pal, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Bas Ek Pal?
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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Which actor portrays Nikhil Kapoor in the film?
Bas Ek Pal Also Known As
Also known as “Ещё одно мгновение”.
- Also known as
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- Ещё одно мгновение
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Bas Ek Pal FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Bas Ek Pal, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bas Ek Pal?
Bas Ek Pal runs 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).
When was Bas Ek Pal released?
Bas Ek Pal was released on September 15, 2006.
Who directed Bas Ek Pal?
Bas Ek Pal was directed by Onir.
More films by Onir Who is in the cast of Bas Ek Pal?
Bas Ek Pal stars Sanjay Suri as Nikhil Kapoor, Urmila Matondkar as Anamika Joshi and Juhi Chawla Mehta as Ira Malhotra, among 7 credited actors.
Does Bas Ek Pal have a post-credit scene?
No. Bas Ek Pal has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Bas Ek Pal in?
The original language of Bas Ek Pal is Hindi.
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