Chal Chalein(2009)
Chal Chalein is a 2009 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Ujjwal Singh. The film stars Mithun Chakraborty as a lawyer, with Rati Agnihotri in a supporting role. The story follows a group of college students who file a lawsuit against their parents, college, and government after a friend commits suicide due to academic pressure. The film critiques the Indian education system and parental expectations. It received a 7.2 rating on IMDb and was noted for its bold social commentary. The film was produced by Mahesh Padalkar under Ankit Pictures and Valiant Films Entertainment. It was released theatrically on August 7, 2009.
Quick Facts
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- ShemarooMe, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 7 August 2009
- Director
- Ujjwal Singh
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Rating
- 4.9/10
Storyline
A college student kills himself after being pushed too hard for good grades. His heartbroken friends decide to fight back. They sue their own parents, the college, and the government for his death. With the help of a determined lawyer, they take the case to court. The trial forces everyone to confront the real cost of academic pressure.
“Who is responsible for a student's death?”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Chal Chalein
Cast reunions in this film: Rati Agnihotri & Mithun Chakraborty (15 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Chal Chalein' is a phrase from a famous patriotic song in the 1954 film 'Jagriti'.
- It was directed by Ujjwal Singh, who is better known as a cinematographer for films like 'Dil Chahta Hai'.
- Actor Mithun Chakraborty, who plays a key role, was also one of the film's producers.
- The movie's plot was inspired by real-life incidents of student suicides due to academic pressure in India.
- Despite its serious theme, the film included a promotional song featuring item dancer Rakhi Sawant.
- It had a very limited theatrical release and is not widely available on major streaming platforms today.
- The supporting cast included veteran actor Rati Agnihotri, returning to screens after a long hiatus.