Watch Pehchaan: The Face of Truth
- 2005
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5.8 (75)
Pehchaan: The Face of Truth is a 2005 Indian drama film directed by Shrabani Deodhar. The film stars Vinod Khanna, Rati Agnihotri, and Raveena Tandon in lead roles. The story of the movie revolves around a wealthy businessman named Shankarlal who lives with his wife Parvati and their children in a mansion. Although Shankarlal is a successful businessman, he is not a good husband and father. He is always busy with his work and neglects his family, especially his wife.
One day, Parvati meets with a serious accident which leaves her disfigured. After the accident, Shankarlal loses interest in her and starts neglecting her even more. Parvati becomes depressed and feels neglected by her own family. She undergoes a surgery to restore her face but is still not able to win back her husbandâs love.
Feeling helpless and alone, Parvati decides to leave her family and goes away to start a new life. She changes her identity and starts living in a slum with a new name âPoojaâ.
Meanwhile, Shankarlal realizes his mistake and tries to find Parvati. He hires a private detective to locate her. During his search, he comes across a girl named Pooja who looks exactly like his wife before the accident. Shankarlal believes that this is his missing wife and tries to bring her back to his home. However, Pooja denies being Parvati and tells him that her real name is Maya.
Shankarlal does not believe her and tries to prove that she is his lost wife. In the meanwhile, Maya falls in love with Shankarlalâs younger son Ashwin. She also becomes close to Shankarlalâs daughter-in-law Lata, who helps her to reunite with her family.
As the story unfolds, the truth about Mayaâs identity is revealed, and her past is exposed, which creates a never-seen-before twist in the plot. The movie concludes with a heart-warming message that love and relationships are important in life, and one should not sacrifice them for success and career.
Overall, Pehchaan: The Face of Truth is a thought-provoking drama that highlights the importance of relationships and family values in our lives. The performances by the lead actors Vinod Khanna, Rati Agnihotri, and Raveena Tandon are exceptional, and the movie leaves a lasting impression on the viewerâs mind.