Pardes (1997): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Pardes is a 1997 romantic drama directed by Subhash Ghai, starring Amrish Puri as Kishorilal, Shah Rukh Khan and Alok Nath. It runs 3 hours 11 minutes. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 3h 11m (191 min)
- Director
- Subhash Ghai
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- Mukta Arts Ltd
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Pardes About?
The premise of Pardes without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Kishorilal, a traditional Indian patriarch living in the United States, arranges an Indian bride, Ganga—his friend’s daughter—for his western‑educated son. After bringing Ganga to America, she forms an unexpected, deep connection with Arjun, Kishorilal’s loyal foster son, creating tension between duty and desire.
Pardes Themes & Keywords
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- kabbadi
- bridge
- train
- singing
- party
- song
- guitar playing
- las vegas nevada
- gun
- singer
- dancing
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- father daughter relationship
- one word title
- violence against a woman
- violence
- blood
- family relationships
- male female relationship
- fight for woman
- wealth
- patriotism
- fight
- arranged marriage
- anti americanism
Where to Watch Pardes
Stream it on Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Pardes Cast & Characters
Amrish Puri leads the cast as Kishorilal, with Shah Rukh Khan as Arjun Sagar and Alok Nath as Suraj Dev. Directed by Subhash Ghai; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Subhash Ghai
- Amrish Puri as Kishorilal
- Shah Rukh Khan as Arjun Sagar
- Alok Nath as Suraj Dev
- Mahima Chaudhry as Kusum Ganga
Also Starring in Pardes
· 11 more- Apurva Agnihotri Rajiv
- Himani Shivpuri Kulwanti
- Pavan Malhotra Sharafat Ali
- Smita Jaykar Paddy
- Padmavati Rao Narmada
- Aditya Narayan Potla
- Madhuri Bhatia Neeta
- Samta Sagar Sonali
- Prachi Save Daksha
- Rakesh Thareja Paul
- Ajay Nagrath Daboo
Pardes Plot Summary
What happens in Pardes from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Suraj Dev [Alok Nath] extends a warm greeting to his childhood friend Kishorilal [Amrish Puri], an NRI visiting India after many years. During the visit, Kishorilal is captivated by Suraj’s daughter Kusum Ganga [Mahima Chaudhry], and he envisions a future alliance by marrying her to his son Rajiv. To steer the arrangement, Kishorilal sends his adopted son Arjun [Shah Rukh Khan] to India to oversee the matchmaking and family dynamics.
Full summary
The whole story of Pardes, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Pardes?
9 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 NRI (Non-Resident Indian) who visits India at the beginning of the film?
Pardes Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “化外之民” and “На чужбине”.
- Also known as
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- 化外之民
- На чужбине
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Pardes FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, post-credit scenes and language of Pardes, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Pardes?
Pardes runs 3 hours 11 minutes (191 minutes).
When was Pardes released?
Pardes was released on August 8, 1997.
Who directed Pardes?
Pardes was directed by Subhash Ghai.
More films by Subhash Ghai Who is in the cast of Pardes?
Pardes stars Amrish Puri as Kishorilal, Shah Rukh Khan as Arjun Sagar and Alok Nath as Suraj Dev, among 15 credited actors.
Where can I watch Pardes?
In the US, Pardes is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies (availability from JustWatch).
Does Pardes have a post-credit scene?
No. Pardes has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Pardes in?
The original language of Pardes is Hindi.
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