Based on the Rajasthani short story "Duvidha" by Vijayadan Detha, the film follows Lachchi (Rani Mukerji), a newlywed whose husband, Kishen (Shah Rukh Khan), leaves for a five-year business trip the morning after their wedding. A ghost who has fallen in love with Lachchi takes on Kishen's form and lives with her, honestly confessing his true identity to her alone. The "paheli" or riddle arises when the real Kishen returns, forcing the family and a local shepherd (Amitabh Bachchan) to determine who the real husband is.
India has over 19,000 languages or dialects. Most riddles exist only in spoken form. Paheli Wikis are creating the first written records for many of these linguistic treasures, ensuring they survive the digital transition. paheli wiki