Ek Chotisi Love Story(2002)
Ek Chotisi Love Story is a 2002 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama directed by Shashilal K. Nair. The film stars Manisha Koirala and introduces Aditya Seal in the lead roles, with supporting performances by Saroj Bhargava and Jesse Randhawa. The story centers on a teenage boy who becomes obsessed with a woman living in the apartment across from his, leading to a confrontation that changes both their lives. The film is a loose adaptation of Krzysztof Kieślowski's Polish film A Short Film About Love. It was noted for its unconventional narrative, lack of songs, and its controversial depiction of voyeurism and stalking. The film received mixed reviews upon release and did not perform well at the box office. It is not currently available on major streaming platforms.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2002
- Director
- Shashilal K. Nair
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h
- Rating
- 3.3/10
Storyline
A lonely teenage boy spends his days watching a woman through binoculars from his balcony. He becomes obsessed with her daily life and eventually breaks into her apartment. When she catches him, an unexpected conversation forces both of them to confront their own loneliness and the meaning of love.
“A love story you've never seen before”
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Trivia
- The film is a remake of the Polish film 'A Short Film About Love' by Krzysztof Kieślowski, part of his acclaimed 'Decalogue' series.
- It was one of the first mainstream Bollywood films to show explicit bathroom scenes, which led to significant controversy and censorship debates.
- Manisha Koirala's character is never given a name in the film, adding to the mysterious and voyeuristic tone of the story.
- The film marked the acting debut of Aditya Seal, who was only 15 years old during production.
- Director Shashilal K. Nair faced criticism for adapting a European art film into a Bollywood format, with some calling it too bold for Indian audiences.
- The movie was not a commercial success but gained a cult following over the years for its daring subject matter.
- Ranvir Shorey, who played the boyfriend, was relatively unknown at the time and later became noted for his roles in indie and offbeat cinema.