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Romantic thriller

Paap (2003): Cast & Plot

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Paap is a 2003 romantic thriller directed by Pooja Bhatt, starring Udita Goswami as Kaya, Mohan Agashe and Denzil Smith. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes.

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Paap (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 55m (115 min)
Director
Pooja Bhatt
Genres
Romance , Thriller , Action
Original language
Hindi
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Paap About?

The premise of Paap without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Kaya, a quiet young girl from the tranquil Spiti valley, has been raised by her father to devote her life to a Buddhist monastery. Unquestioning of this path, she is chosen by senior lama Norbu after he dreams that the Rinpoche has been reborn as a child. Norbu sends Kaya to Delhi to locate the child and bring him back to the monastery.

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Cast & crew

Paap Cast & Characters

Udita Goswami leads the cast as Kaya, with Mohan Agashe as Kaya's Father (as Dr. Mohan Agashe) and Denzil Smith. Directed by Pooja Bhatt; 11 actors are credited in all.

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More from Pooja Bhatt

More films directed by Pooja Bhatt: Jism 2, Kajraare and Dhokha.

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Plot

Paap Plot Summary

What happens in Paap 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

In the tranquil Spiti valley, Kaaya Udita Goswami grows up dreaming of joining a Buddhist monastery, a path her father Mohan Agashe has nurtured since childhood. When Lama Norbu Denzil Smith, a senior lama from the monastery, dreams that the reincarnated monk Rinpoche has returned, he sends Kaaya to Delhi to fetch him back to their monastery. Kaaya manages to retrieve the child, but on the way back, the hotel scene turns grim as the police officer is murdered. The investigation is handed to Shiven John Abraham, who bars Kaaya and the boy from returning home. The boy identifies Raj Mehra Gulshan Grover as the killer, and Shiven quickly finds himself in a web of intrigue and deceit where trust is scarce.

Full summary

The whole story of Paap, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Paap?

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 actress plays the character Kaaya in the film?

Details

Paap Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “罪” and “Искупительный грех”.

Also known as
  • 罪
  • Искупительный грех

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FAQ

Paap FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Paap?

Paap runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

When was Paap released?

Paap was released on December 20, 2003.

Who directed Paap?

Paap was directed by Pooja Bhatt.

More films by Pooja Bhatt

Who is in the cast of Paap?

Paap stars Udita Goswami as Kaya, Mohan Agashe as Kaya's Father (as Dr. Mohan Agashe) and Denzil Smith, among 11 credited actors.

Does Paap have a post-credit scene?

No. Paap has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Paap in?

The original language of Paap is Hindi.

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