Saathi (1991): Cast & Plot
Saathi is a 1991 romantic drama directed by Mahesh Bhatt, starring Aditya Pancholi as Suraj, Paresh Rawal and Raju Shrestha. It runs 2 hours 55 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 55m (175 min)
- Director
- Mahesh Bhatt
- Original language
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Hindi - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Saathi About?
The premise of Saathi without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Suraj and Aman are inseparable. After Suraj’s father is killed for stealing bread, they turn to crime. They meet Pasha, a drug lord, and Suraj is drawn into his world. Aman falls for club singer Asha, who is Vicky’s sister, the witness Pasha wants dead. When Aman turns informant, Suraj climbs the ladder, blames Asha, and their friendship collapses.
Saathi Themes & Keywords
· 31 tags- gangster
- criminal
- organized crime
- orphan
- love
- ambition
- best friend
- friendship
- redemption
- brother sister relationship
- crime boss
- drug addict
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- childhood friend
- mysterious villain
- death of father
- death of friend
- murder
- father son relationship
- fight
- boy
- motorcycle
- bar
- theft
- hitman
- drug withdrawal
- cocaine
- cremation
- alibi
- beer
- police brutality
- corrupt cop
Saathi Cast & Characters
Aditya Pancholi leads the cast as Suraj, with Paresh Rawal as Pasha Bhai and Raju Shrestha as Vicky. Directed by Mahesh Bhatt; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Mahesh Bhatt
- Aditya Pancholi as Suraj
- Paresh Rawal as Pasha Bhai
- Raju Shrestha as Vicky
- Mohsin Khan as Nisha
Also Starring in Saathi
· 10 more- Homi Wadia Inspector Khan
- Anupam Kher Inspector Kotwal / Sultan
- Avtar Gill Samant
- Javed Khan Bartender
- Mushtaq Khan Shetty
- Gavin Packard Chikna
- Soni Razdan Tina
- Anant Jog Suraj's Father
- Varsha Usgaonkar Nisha
- Dinesh Anand
More from Mahesh Bhatt
More films directed by Mahesh Bhatt: Sadak 2, Zakhm, Angaaray and Duplicate.
Saathi Plot Summary
What happens in Saathi 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
From a young age, Suraj Aditya Pancholi and Amar Mohsin Khan witness their father being brutally beaten by the police, a moment that casts a long shadow over their lives. As they grow into adults, the pair drift into petty crime, crossing paths with the ruthless gangster Pasha Paresh Rawal. Amar’s conscience resists Pasha’s drug empire, while Suraj is driven by the lure of wealth and power, setting them on divergent paths that test their bond.
Full summary
The whole story of Saathi, scene by scene
Saathi Videos
The clip of Saathi.
How Well Do You Know Saathi?
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 two characters are the central pair whose bond is tested throughout the film?
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Saathi FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Saathi, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Saathi?
Saathi runs 2 hours 55 minutes (175 minutes).
When was Saathi released?
Saathi was released on September 3, 1991.
Who directed Saathi?
Saathi was directed by Mahesh Bhatt.
More films by Mahesh Bhatt Who is in the cast of Saathi?
Saathi stars Aditya Pancholi as Suraj, Paresh Rawal as Pasha Bhai and Raju Shrestha as Vicky, among 14 credited actors.
Does Saathi have a post-credit scene?
No. Saathi has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Saathi in?
The original language of Saathi is Hindi.
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