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Chingaari(2006)
Hindi160 mins
Chingaari (2006) is a 160-minute Hindi film directed by Kalpana Lajmi. Starring Anuj Sawhney, Ravi Gossain and Vishal Sinha. With an audience rating of 4.7/10, Chingaari stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2006.
Director:Kalpana Lajmi
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2006
- Director
- Kalpana Lajmi
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.7/10
Storyline
A controlling priest in a small village falls for a local sex worker. His authority is challenged when the village postman also develops feelings for her. This rivalry sparks a rebellion among the villagers against the priest's rule.
“A priest's desire ignites a village's revolt.”
Film Details
4.7Rating
160Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 2006
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
corruptionlovejusticeidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4.7/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Chingaari' means 'spark' in Hindi, symbolising the small flame of rebellion.
- Director Kalpana Lajmi was a long-time partner of renowned musician Bhupen Hazarika, who composed the film's music.
- This was one of the few films where Mithun Chakraborty played a full-fledged negative role as a villainous priest.
- The movie was shot extensively in the rural landscapes of Assam, reflecting director Lajmi's roots in the region.
- Despite its bold theme, the film had a very limited theatrical release and struggled at the box office.
- Sushmita Sen's role as a prostitute was considered a daring choice following her Miss Universe image.
- The script was noted for its critique of religious hypocrisy and patriarchal power in rural India.