Yeshwant (1997): Cast & Plot
Yeshwant is a 1997 crime drama directed by Anil Mattoo, starring Nana Patekar as Yeshwant Lohar, Mohan Joshi and Atul Agnihotri. It runs 2 hours 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 25m (145 min)
- Director
- Anil Mattoo
- Original language
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Hindi - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Yeshwant About?
The premise of Yeshwant without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After an undercover bust of a drug dealer, Officer Yeshwant Lohar is framed for murder and jailed by his corrupt superior, Salim Shaikh, who runs the narcotics trade. His wife Ragini battles to prove his innocence, rejecting Salim’s threats and bribes. Salim then circulates forged photos of Ragini with Officer Atul, shaking Yeshwant’s trust in her.
Yeshwant Themes & Keywords
· 33 tags- extramarital affair
- dysfunctional marriage
- tough cop
- talking to oneself
- anger
- adultery
- lawyer
- wrongful conviction
- husband wife relationship
- orphan
- husband wife reunion
- famous line
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- conspiracy
- character name in title
- motorcycle
- arrest
- disguise
- slapped in the face
- train station
- drugs
- drug dealer
- drug addict
- police
- prison
- ship
- hanging
- corruption
- church
- petty thief
- journalist
- hooligan
- corrupt politician
- confession
Yeshwant Cast & Characters
Nana Patekar leads the cast as Yeshwant Lohar, with Mohan Joshi as Salim Shaikh and Atul Agnihotri as Inspector John Frank. Directed by Anil Mattoo; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Anil Mattoo
- Nana Patekar as Yeshwant Lohar
- Mohan Joshi as Salim Shaikh
- Atul Agnihotri as Inspector John Frank
- Madhoo as Ragini Lohar
Also Starring in Yeshwant
· 2 more- Gavin Packard Salim's goon
- Shafi Inamdar Advocate Vikram (as Late Shafi Inamdar)
Yeshwant Plot Summary
What happens in Yeshwant 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
Inspector Nana Patekar portrays Yeshwant Lohar, a dedicated plainclothes police detective whose strict hopes for his wife’s future frame the tone of his world. His wife Ragini Lohar is portrayed by Madhoo, a rising star in the civil service who has just earned a place as an IAS officer and joins as a Deputy Collector. The couple’s quiet ambition is soon tested by the dangers that lurk beyond the station walls.
Full summary
The whole story of Yeshwant, scene by scene
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Yeshwant FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Yeshwant, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Yeshwant?
Yeshwant runs 2 hours 25 minutes (145 minutes).
When was Yeshwant released?
Yeshwant was released on February 7, 1997.
Who directed Yeshwant?
Yeshwant was directed by Anil Mattoo.
Who is in the cast of Yeshwant?
Yeshwant stars Nana Patekar as Yeshwant Lohar, Mohan Joshi as Salim Shaikh and Atul Agnihotri as Inspector John Frank, among 6 credited actors.
Does Yeshwant have a post-credit scene?
No. Yeshwant has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Yeshwant in?
The original language of Yeshwant is Hindi.
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