---
title: "Chaahat"
year: 1996
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/chaahat-1996"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 102353
imdb_id: "tt0172234"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 155
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 27
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Chaahat (1996) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/chaahat-1996

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Chaahat is a 1996 Indian Hindi-language romantic action thriller film directed by Mahesh Bhatt and released on June 6, 1996. The film features a prominent cast including Shah Rukh Khan, Pooja Bhatt, Naseeruddin Shah, Ramya Krishnan, and Anupam Kher.

The plot follows Roop and his father as they travel to the city for medical treatment, where Roop encounters a dangerous predicament when Reshma falls in love with him, threatens suicide, and forces him into a marriage despite his love for Pooja.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A singer visiting the city with his ailing father finds himself trapped in a dangerous romantic obsession."

### Why Watch
- Features a star-studded cast including Shah Rukh Khan and Pooja Bhatt.
- Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt.
- Combines intense romantic drama with thrilling emotional stakes.

### Caveats & Content Note
- May be emotionally heavy or stressful due to themes of self-harm threats and forced marriage.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone is dramatic and intense, blending romance and thriller elements across a runtime of two hours and thirty-five minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #romantic-drama, #action-thriller, #doomed-love, #high-stakes, #fatal-attraction

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Mahesh Bhatt
- **Networks / Studios**: Bhatt Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Shah Rukh Khan** as *Roop Singh Rathod*
- **Pooja Bhatt** as *Pooja*
- **Naseeruddin Shah** as *Ajay Narang*
- **Ramya Krishnan** as *Reshma Narang*
- **Anupam Kher** as *Shambunath Singh Rathore*
- **Tiku Talsania** as *Traffic cop*
- **Razak Khan** as *Pooja's Brother*
- **Shri Vallabh Vyas** as *Patel*
- **Avtar Gill** as *Pooja's uncle*
- **Pankaj Berry** as *Raja*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Chaahat (1996)?
Streaming availability is not provided in the current sources.

### Q: Is Chaahat worth watching?
It is a 1996 Hindi-language romantic action thriller directed by Mahesh Bhatt and starring Shah Rukh Khan, making it of note for fans of its cast.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 35 minutes.

### Q: Who stars in Chaahat?
The film stars Shah Rukh Khan, Pooja Bhatt, Naseeruddin Shah, Ramya Krishnan, and Anupam Kher.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Chaahat — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/102353)
- [Chaahat (1996 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaahat_(1996_film))
- [Chaahat (1996) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0172234/fullcredits/)
- [Chaahat (1996) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/102353/cast)
- [Chaahat Cast List | Chaahat Movie Star Cast | Release Date ...](https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/chahat/cast/)

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