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Chachi 420(1997)

5.6/10
Hindi165 mins

Chachi 420 (1997) is a 165-minute Hindi film directed by Kamal Haasan. Starring Tabu, Amrish Puri and Om Puri. With an audience rating of 5.6/10, Chachi 420 stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1997.

Director:Kamal Haasan
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
19 December 1997
Director
Kamal Haasan
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 45m
GudVibe Rating
5.6/10

Storyline

A divorced father misses his daughter. To spend more time with her, he dresses up as an elderly woman and becomes her nanny. His disguise leads to many funny and complicated situations.

A father's love knows no disguise.

Film Details

5.6Rating
165Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date19 December 1997
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleचाची ४२०
Also Known AsThe Trickster Aunt

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
familyloveidentityfriendship
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor5
Rewatchability4

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • Kamal Haasan directed the original Tamil version 'Avvai Shanmugi' and also starred in it, before remaking it in Hindi himself.
  • The film's music was composed by Vishal Bhardwaj, who was still early in his career and later became a famous director.
  • Actor Paresh Rawal was originally considered for the role of the father, but Kamal Haasan decided to play the lead himself.
  • The movie includes a cameo by director Kundan Shah, who appears as a doctor in one scene.
  • Some comedy scenes were improvised on set, especially those involving Kamal Haasan and actor Om Puri.
  • The film was shot in parts of Mumbai and Chennai, with some sets reused from the Tamil version.
  • Despite being a remake, the Hindi version changed certain cultural references to better connect with North Indian audiences.

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