Chand Ke Paar Chalo(2006)
Chand Ke Paar Chalo is a 2006 Hindi romantic drama film directed by Mustafa Engineer in his directorial debut. The film stars Sahib Chopra and Preeti Jhangiani in lead roles, with Shakti Kapoor, Himani Shivpuri, and Alok Nath in supporting parts. Set in the hill station of Nainital, the story follows Chander, a tourist photographer who falls in love with a stage dancer named Nirmala. He sacrifices his livelihood to help her become a film star in Mumbai, but success changes her behavior. The film explores themes of love, betrayal, and the corrupting influence of fame. It was released on 31 March 2006 and received negative reviews from critics. The film was a commercial failure, earning only ₹29 lakh against a budget of ₹2.75 crore. The soundtrack features songs sung by Kumar Sanu, Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik, and Shreya Ghoshal.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2006
- Director
- Mustafa Engineer
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- Rating
- 2.5/10
Storyline
Chander, a small-town photographer in Nainital, meets and falls in love with Nirmala, a beautiful stage dancer. He promises to take her to Mumbai and make her a star. He sells everything he owns to fund her dream. But when she becomes famous, she forgets him and throws him out of her life. Broken and alone, Chander must find the strength to start over.
“Love that crosses the moon”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Chand Ke Paar Chalo
Cast reunions in this film: Shakti Kapoor & Himani Shivpuri (12 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Alok Nath (10 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Tej Sapru (6 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Upasna Singh (3 films together), Alok Nath & Himani Shivpuri (3 films together), and Himani Shivpuri & Upasna Singh (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director, Mustafa Engineer, is better known as a cinematographer for movies like 'Mujhse Dosti Karoge!' and 'Humko Deewana Kar Gaye'.
- Preeti Jhangiani, who played the dancer Nirmala, had taken a break from acting after her debut in 'Mohabbatein' and this was one of her comeback roles.
- The movie's title 'Chand Ke Paar Chalo' translates to 'Let's Go Beyond the Moon', echoing the protagonist's romantic promise to the heroine.
- Actor Sanjay Narvekar, who played the best friend Johnny, is famous for his comic Marathi roles and his part in the hit film 'Hera Pheri'.
- The film was shot extensively in the hill station of Nainital, using its lakes and scenery as a key backdrop for the love story.
- Despite being a 2006 release, the movie had a very traditional family drama style, similar to films from the late 1990s.
- Supporting actor Alok Nath, who played the father, was so typecast as a 'sanskaari' figure that his presence immediately signaled a family-oriented plot.