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Ghatak: Lethal (1996): Cast & Plot

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Ghatak: Lethal is a 1996 action drama directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, starring Danny Denzongpa as Katya, Sunny Deol and Amrish Puri. It runs 2 hours 38 minutes.

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Ghatak: Lethal (1996) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 38m (158 min)
Genres
Action , Drama
Original language
Hindi
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Ghatak: Lethal About?

The premise of Ghatak: Lethal without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

When Kashi arrives in a remote settlement with his father, he is horrified by the brutal rule imposed by Katya. Determined to fight the oppression, he openly challenges her authority, only to realize that his rebellion jeopardizes the safety of his family and the surrounding community.

Ghatak: Lethal Themes & Keywords

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  • death of father
  • one person army action
  • violence
  • market
  • medical examination
  • curfew
  • shop
  • humiliation
  • love interest
  • shouting
  • anger
  • weeping boy
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  • weeping man
  • tears
  • crying
  • cancer
  • shaved head
  • funeral
  • dancer
  • mud
  • comic relief
  • sword
  • child kidnapping
  • brother brother relationship
  • father son relationship
  • family relationships
  • boy
  • truck
  • murder
  • death of brother
  • doctor
  • hospital
  • action hero
  • hero
  • insane woman
  • crime boss
  • bare chested male
  • fear
  • thug
  • tough guy
  • one man army
  • fistfight
  • good versus evil
  • self justice
  • righteous rage
  • actor playing himself
  • temple
  • prison
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Cast & crew

Ghatak: Lethal Cast & Characters

Danny Denzongpa leads the cast as Katya, with Sunny Deol as Kashi Nath and Amrish Puri as Shambu Nath. Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi; 20 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Ghatak: Lethal

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From the director

More from Rajkumar Santoshi

More films directed by Rajkumar Santoshi: Gandhi Godse Ek Yudh, Phata Poster Nikhla Hero, Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani and Halla Bol.

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Plot

Ghatak: Lethal Plot Summary

What happens in Ghatak: Lethal from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Kashi Nath is a kind-hearted wrestler and the dutiful adopted son of Shambu Nath, living in Banaras. [Shambu Nath], a respected former freedom fighter awarded with the Tamra Patra, is an honorable and well-regarded man in town. Kashi, along with Shiv Nath, travels to Mumbai for medical treatment for Shambu and stays with his elder brother. There, Kashi meets Gauri in the colony and begins to feel something more than friendship for her.

Full summary

The whole story of Ghatak: Lethal, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Ghatak: Lethal?

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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What is the profession of the film's protagonist, Kashi Nath?

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Ghatak: Lethal Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “იმედგაცრუება” and “Разочарование”.

Also known as
  • იმედგაცრუება
  • Разочарование

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Ghatak: Lethal FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Ghatak: Lethal, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Ghatak: Lethal?

Ghatak: Lethal runs 2 hours 38 minutes (158 minutes).

When was Ghatak: Lethal released?

Ghatak: Lethal was released on November 8, 1996.

Who directed Ghatak: Lethal?

Ghatak: Lethal was directed by Rajkumar Santoshi.

More films by Rajkumar Santoshi

Who is in the cast of Ghatak: Lethal?

Ghatak: Lethal stars Danny Denzongpa as Katya, Sunny Deol as Kashi Nath and Amrish Puri as Shambu Nath, among 20 credited actors.

Does Ghatak: Lethal have a post-credit scene?

No. Ghatak: Lethal has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Ghatak: Lethal in?

The original language of Ghatak: Lethal is Hindi.

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