Chupke Se(2003)
Chupke Se is a 2003 Hindi romantic comedy film directed by Shona Urvashi. The film stars Zulfi Syed and Masumeh Makhija in lead roles, with Rati Agnihotri, Tinnu Anand, Om Puri, and Reema Lagoo in supporting parts. The story follows Sarika Verma, an ordinary girl who dreams of becoming a beauty queen and signs a contract with a fraudulent modeling agent. The film is a light-hearted satire on the fashion industry and the false promises it makes to aspiring models. It features music composed by Vishal Bhardwaj with lyrics by Gulzar. The film received mixed reviews but was praised for its charming performances and humorous tone. It was released in theaters on September 12, 2003, in India.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2003
- Director
- Shona Urvashi
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 44m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
An ordinary small-town girl, Sarika Verma, dreams of becoming a beauty queen. She signs a contract with a famous modeling agent who promises to make her a star. But the agent is a fraud, and Sarika soon finds herself trapped in a web of lies and debt. With the help of an honest young man named Varun, she must fight to escape the scam and find true happiness.
“A secret love story unfolds.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Chupke Se
Cast reunions in this film: Tinnu Anand & Om Puri (6 films together), Rati Agnihotri & Om Puri (4 films together), Rati Agnihotri & Tinnu Anand (2 films together), and Om Puri & Reema Lagoo (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Sarika' before being renamed 'Chupke Se'.
- Director Shona Urvashi is the daughter of veteran actor-filmmaker Shammi Kapoor.
- The movie was a delayed release, having been completed a few years before its 2003 premiere.
- It features a cameo appearance by actor Raza Murad in a supporting role.
- The film's plot involves the modeling world, a less common theme for mainstream Hindi cinema at the time.
- Actress Shweta Menon, who plays the lead, was primarily known for South Indian films before this role.
- The soundtrack includes a song composed by Bappi Lahiri, known for his disco hits in the 80s.