Aloo Chaat(2009)
Aloo Chaat is a 2009 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Robbie Grewal. The film stars Aftab Shivdasani as Nikhil, Aamna Sharif as Aamna, and Linda Arsenio as Nikki, with supporting roles by Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Sanjay Mishra, and Manoj Pahwa. Set in Delhi's Lajpat Nagar, the story follows Nikhil who returns from the US and hides his love for a Muslim girl from his orthodox Punjabi family. He devises a plan involving a fake American fiancée to win their approval. The film received mixed reviews, with critics praising its witty dialogues but criticizing its predictable screenplay. It was released in March 2009 in theaters across India.
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- Theatrical Release
- 20 March 2009
- Director
- Robby Grewal
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
Nikhil returns from America to his traditional Punjabi family in Delhi. He is in love with Aamna, a Muslim girl, but fears his family will reject her. With help from a family friend, he creates a fake fiancée named Nikki to make Aamna look good. His plan unravels when his father discovers the truth.
“A spicy love story with a twist.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Aloo Chaat
Cast reunions in this film: Sanjay Mishra & Manoj Pahwa (4 films together), Sanjay Mishra & Aftab Shivdasani (2 films together), and Sanjay Mishra & Kulbhushan Kharbanda (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Aloo Chaat' is a metaphor for the messy mix of family drama and comedy, much like the popular street food dish.
- Director Robby Grewal is also known for his work in television, including the popular show 'Just Mohabbat' in the 1990s.
- Actor Aamir Bashir, who plays a key role, is better known for serious roles in films like 'A Wednesday!' and 'Dhobi Ghat'.
- The movie was shot extensively in Delhi to capture the authentic vibe of the city's middle-class neighborhoods.
- Despite being a comedy, the film had a very limited theatrical release and flew under the radar for many audiences.
- The soundtrack features a rare playback song by singer Shaan that did not gain much commercial attention.
- It marked one of the early film roles for actress Lubna Salim, who is primarily known for her work in Hindi theatre.