Pataakha

Pataakha

The Battle Begins

2018 · 134 min · ★ 6.8 · Action, Comedy, Drama

In a dusty Rajasthan village, two sisters, Badki and Chhutki, are constantly at each other's throats over trivial matters. Their father, a widower, struggles to keep them from tearing each other apart. Their meddling neighbour, Dipper, enjoys stirring up trouble between them. But when marriage takes them to different worlds, they discover how much they need each other.

Directed by Vishal Bhardwaj · Written by Vishal Bhardwaj

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Sanya Malhotra Genda 'Chhutki' Kumari
Radhikka Madan Champa 'Badki' Kumari
Sunil Grover Dipper Naradmuni
Vijay Raaz Bechara Bapu
Namit Das Jagan
Abhishek Duhan Vishnu
Saanand Verma Tharki Patel
Usha Nagar Daadi
Dev Rajora Dairy Manager
Malaika Arora Dancer in "Hello Hello" Song
Dipansha Bansal Roopanti
Chomina Beyong Patel's wife

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