Tahaan (2008): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Tahaan is a 2008 drama directed by Santosh Sivan, starring Purav Bhandare as Tahaan, Anupam Kher and Rahul Bose. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $135,989 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Santosh Sivan
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- iDream Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tahaan About?
The premise of Tahaan without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A gentle fable set in Kashmir’s stark mountains follows an eight‑year‑old boy who lives with the constant echo of distant gunfire. When his family’s debt forces officials to seize his beloved donkey, he sets out to retrieve it, pulling him into a world of violence he cannot comprehend, while his innocence battles the harsh realities of war.
Tahaan Themes & Keywords
· 1 tag- donkey
Tahaan Cast & Characters
Purav Bhandare leads the cast as Tahaan, with Anupam Kher as Subhan Daar and Rahul Bose as Zafar. Directed by Santosh Sivan; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Santosh Sivan
- Purav Bhandare as Tahaan
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Anupam Kher as Subhan Daar - Rahul Bose as Zafar
- Ankush Dubey as Idrees
Also Starring in Tahaan
· 6 more- Sarika Tahaan's Mother
- Victor Banerjee Grandfather
- Rasika Dugal Nadira
- Rahul Khanna Kuka Saab
- Sana Shaikh Zoya
- Dheirya Sonecha Yaseen
More from Santosh Sivan
More films directed by Santosh Sivan, best-rated first: Before the Rains, Moha, Jack N Jill and Urumi.
Tahaan Plot Summary
What happens in Tahaan from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
After salvaging money through various schemes, Tahaan reaches the moneylender to reclaim Birbal, his cherished donkey. He is told that the elderly Subhan Daar bought the donkey and headed across the mountains—the same range where Tahaan’s father had disappeared. With renewed resolve, Tahaan sets out to find the old man. He tracks him down and follows Subhan and his assistant Zafar along a mule train, keeping Birbal close despite their protests.
Full summary
The whole story of Tahaan, scene by scene
Tahaan Box Office
Tahaan grossed $135,989 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$136K
- International
- $136K
How Well Do You Know Tahaan?
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 name of Tahaan's cherished donkey?
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Tahaan FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Tahaan, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tahaan?
Tahaan runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Tahaan released?
Tahaan was released on September 5, 2008.
Who directed Tahaan?
Tahaan was directed by Santosh Sivan.
More films by Santosh Sivan Who is in the cast of Tahaan?
Tahaan stars Purav Bhandare as Tahaan, Anupam Kher as Subhan Daar and Rahul Bose as Zafar, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Tahaan make at the box office?
Tahaan grossed $135,989 worldwide.
Does Tahaan have a post-credit scene?
No. Tahaan has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Tahaan in?
The original language of Tahaan is Hindi.
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