Kaash (1987): Cast & Plot
Kaash is a 1987 drama directed by Mahesh Bhatt, starring Jackie Shroff as Ritesh, Dimple Kapadia and Master Makrand. It runs 2 hours 20 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 20m (140 min)
- Director
- Mahesh Bhatt
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- Yokohama Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Kaash About?
The premise of Kaash without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Ritesh, a Bollywood actor, and his wife Pooja live comfortably until his ill‑fated film production puts them in debt. They sell their possessions, move into a modest flat, and Ritesh drowns his disappointment in alcohol. Pooja takes a job to support the family, igniting a dispute that endangers their marriage.
Kaash Themes & Keywords
· 12 tags- father son relationship
- mother son relationship
- grief
- husband wife relationship
- terminal illness
- dysfunctional marriage
- alcoholic
- cancer
- actor
- marital reconciliation
- depression
- genie
Kaash Cast & Characters
Jackie Shroff leads the cast as Ritesh, with Dimple Kapadia as Pooja and Master Makrand as Romi. Directed by Mahesh Bhatt; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Mahesh Bhatt
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Jackie Shroff as Ritesh -
Dimple Kapadia as Pooja - Master Makrand as Romi
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Anupam Kher as Alok
Also Starring in Kaash
· 5 more- Satish Kaushik Jagan (Guest Appearance)
- Vikas Anand Shastri
- Mukri Fisherman of the dogs
- Mehmood Djinn (scene in "Aladdin")
- Soni Razdan Najma
More from Mahesh Bhatt
More films directed by Mahesh Bhatt: Sadak 2, Zakhm, Angaaray and Duplicate.
Kaash Plot Summary
What happens in Kaash from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ritesh is a popular film star living a lavish life with his wife Pooja and their seven-year-old Romi. After a string of unexpected box office failures and huge losses, the family’s wealth collapses. They sell off their personal belongings, and the stress of the downslide drives Ritesh into alcoholism. Pooja, determined to keep the family afloat, takes on multiple jobs, while Romi becomes a quiet observer of the constant disputes at home.
Full summary
The whole story of Kaash, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Kaash?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the profession of Ritesh, the protagonist of Kaash?
Kaash Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “काश” and “Если бы...”.
- Also known as
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- काश
- Если бы...
- Eğer Ki Gerceyi Deyismek Mumkun Olsaydi / Kaash
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Kaash FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Kaash, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Kaash?
Kaash runs 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).
When was Kaash released?
Kaash was released on September 4, 1987.
Who directed Kaash?
Kaash was directed by Mahesh Bhatt.
More films by Mahesh Bhatt Who is in the cast of Kaash?
Kaash stars Jackie Shroff as Ritesh, Dimple Kapadia as Pooja and Master Makrand as Romi, among 9 credited actors.
Does Kaash have a post-credit scene?
No. Kaash has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Kaash in?
The original language of Kaash is Hindi.
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