Dastak (1996): Cast & Plot
Dastak is a 1996 romantic drama directed by Mahesh Bhatt, starring Sushmita Sen, Mukul Dev and Sharad S. Kapoor. It runs 2 hours 21 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 21m (141 min)
- Director
- Mahesh Bhatt
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- Vishesh Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dastak About?
The premise of Dastak without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Dastak (English: Knock) is a 1996 Hindi‑language Indian feature film directed by Mahesh Bhatt. It marks the debut of Sushmita Sen, who stars in the lead role, and includes Mukul Dev in a supporting part. Sharad Kapoor portrays the film’s psychopathic character, adding a tense edge to the story.
Dastak Themes & Keywords
· 9 tags- murder
- psychopath
- obsession
- watching tv
- infatuation
- television
- beauty queen
- obsessed fan
- psycho thriller
Dastak Cast
Sushmita Sen leads the cast, with Mukul Dev and Sharad S. Kapoor. Directed by Mahesh Bhatt; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Mahesh Bhatt
Also Starring in Dastak
· 2 moreMore from Mahesh Bhatt
More films directed by Mahesh Bhatt: Sadak 2, Zakhm, Angaaray and Duplicate.
Dastak Plot Summary
What happens in Dastak from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
An unsettling genius named Sharad Sule, Sharad S. Kapoor becomes dangerously fixated on Miss Universe, Sushmita Sushmita Sen. His obsession drives him to strike at people close to her, dismantling trust and inviting chaos as a string of killings begins to unfurl. To stop him, ACP Rohit Malhotra Manoj Bajpayee is assigned, providing high-level security for Sushmita and launching a meticulous investigation. The tension ramps up as evidence mounts and the danger feels all too personal for the couple.
Full summary
The whole story of Dastak, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Dastak?
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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Who is the police officer assigned to protect Sushmita and investigate the murders?
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Dastur, Dhadak and Daaera.
Dastak FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Dastak, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dastak?
Dastak runs 2 hours 21 minutes (141 minutes).
When was Dastak released?
Dastak was released on November 29, 1996.
Who directed Dastak?
Dastak was directed by Mahesh Bhatt.
More films by Mahesh Bhatt Who is in the cast of Dastak?
Dastak stars Sushmita Sen, Mukul Dev and Sharad S. Kapoor, among 6 credited actors.
Does Dastak have a post-credit scene?
No. Dastak has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Dastak in?
The original language of Dastak is Hindi.
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