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Chameli(2004)

6.0/10
Hindi108 mins

Chameli (2004) is a 108-minute Hindi film directed by Sudhir Mishra. Starring Anupama Verma, Makrand Deshpande and Pankaj Jha. With an audience rating of 6.0/10, Chameli stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2004.

Director:Sudhir Mishra
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Sony LIV, Prime Video
Theatrical Release
1 January 2004
Director
Sudhir Mishra
Language
Hindi
Runtime
1h 48m
GudVibe Rating
6.0/10

Storyline

A stormy night brings two lost souls together.

Film Details

6.0Rating
108Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 2004
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
survivalidentitycorruptionfriendship
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was shot in just 16 days, mostly at night, to capture the real atmosphere of Mumbai's red-light district.
  • Kareena Kapoor's performance as a sex worker was praised for breaking her glamorous 'Poo' image from 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham'.
  • The movie's title song 'Chameli' was composed by Sandesh Shandilya, who used a simple harmonium tune to match the raw mood.
  • It was originally conceived as a short film for an anthology, but later expanded into a full-length feature.
  • The film's realistic setting used actual locations in Kamathipura, with minimal sets, to add authenticity.
  • Director Sudhir Mishra stated the film explores loneliness and human connection, not just prostitution.
  • It won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi in 2004.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Chameli

Frequently Asked Questions