Kaash English If Only is an Indian Bollywood domestic drama film directed by Mahesh Bhatt, released onSeptember 1987. The film stars Jackie Shroff and Dimple Kapadia as a married couple, Ritesh and Pooja, who face a serious crisis after bankruptcy and marriage breakdown. The film follows their separation and reunion when their child, Romi, is diagnosed with a brain tumor, and how they learn to cope with this cruel reality.
Ritesh, a popular film star Jackie Shroff and his wife Pooja Dimple Kapadia live a wealthy lifestyle with their sevenyearold child Romi. However, after a series of unexpected box office failures and huge losses, he is hounded by creditors and consequently, the couple sell all their personal property and belongings. Frustrated and embittered by his career dive, Ritesh becomes an alcoholic. Pooja, who takes it upon herself to look after the family, works several jobs. This leads to continuous differences between the two, and Romi, their child, becomes a silent spectator to their constant fights and disputes at home.One day, in a hotel where Pooja works as a chambermaid, she is molested by a hoodlum. A stranger called Alok Anupam Kher saves Pooja from him and offers her a job in his firm, much to the annoyance of Ritesh, who would prefer that she stay at home. Ritesh feels it is the last straw for him. He asks Pooja to choose between her job and her family and house. She leaves. Ritesh wins Romis custody, but soon discovers that Romi is going to die from brain cancer. ........
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