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Chetna(2005)

4.8/10
Hindi102 minstheatrical

Chetna: The Excitement is a 2005 Hindi-language crime drama thriller directed by Partho Ghosh. The film stars Payal Rohatgi, Jatin Garewal, and Navnit Ravi Rana in lead roles. The story follows a wealthy businesswoman who becomes obsessed with her married employee and uses her power to pursue him. His wife discovers the affair and devises a plan for revenge. The film blends romance, mystery, and comedy elements with its central conflict. It received a low IMDb rating of 3.2 out of 10 from 60 users. The movie was shot on location in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It was released in Indian theatres on June 24, 2005.

Director:Partho Ghosh
Filmed In:Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
YuppTV, ZengaTV, YouTube
Theatrical Release
1 January 2005
Director
Partho Ghosh
Language
Hindi
Runtime
1h 42m
Rating
4.8/10

Storyline

A powerful businesswoman named Chetna becomes obsessed with her employee Sameer. She uses her wealth and position to pressure him into a secret affair. But Sameer is married to Aastha, a loyal wife who refuses to accept the betrayal. When Aastha discovers the truth, she plans a dangerous revenge that threatens to destroy Chetna's empire.

When power meets lust

Film Details

4.8Rating
102Minutes
HindiLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date1 January 2005
Release Typetheatrical
Filmed InDubai, United Arab Emirates

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
corruptionidentityfamilylove
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Chetna

Cast reunions in this film: Kiran Kumar & Mushtaq Khan (4 films together).

Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Chetna: A Supernatural Love Story' before being shortened.
  • It was shot in Dubai and Mumbai, with the Dubai scenes highlighting the city's luxury lifestyle.
  • Director Partho Ghosh is known for thrillers like 'Agni Sakshi', making this a shift toward drama.
  • The film's music was composed by Anand Raj Anand, who was popular for upbeat Bollywood songs at the time.
  • Lead actor Rahul Roy was making a comeback attempt after his early 1990s fame.
  • It had a limited theatrical release and is more remembered as a direct-to-TV film in later years.
  • The plot explores corporate power dynamics, a less common theme in mid-2000s Hindi cinema.

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