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Chamatkar(1992)

5.2/10
Hindi163 mins

Chamatkar (1992) is a 163-minute Hindi film directed by Rajiv Mehra. Starring Johny Lever, Carlton D Mello and Deven Verma. With an audience rating of 5.2/10, Chamatkar stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1992.

Director:Rajiv Mehra
Mood:
funnyupliftingemotional
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Netflix
Theatrical Release
1 January 1992
Director
Rajiv Mehra
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 43m
GudVibe Rating
5.2/10

Storyline

A man loses all his money and has nowhere to go, so he ends up living in a cemetery. There, he makes an unusual friend—a playful ghost. Together, they find a way to turn his luck around.

A ghost helps a man find his life again.

Film Details

5.2Rating
163Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date1 January 1992
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleचमत्कार

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyupliftingemotional
Themes
friendshiplovejusticefamily
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability4

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was inspired by the 1947 Hollywood movie 'The Ghost and Mrs. Muir', but set in a modern Indian context.
  • Shah Rukh Khan and Naseeruddin Shah worked together for the first time in this film, before their iconic pairing in 'Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa'.
  • The song 'Chamatkar' was originally composed for another film but was later included in this movie.
  • Parts of the movie were shot in real cemeteries in Mumbai to create an authentic spooky atmosphere.
  • This was one of the earliest films where Shah Rukh Khan played a comic role, showcasing his versatility early in his career.
  • The film's climax scene involving a cricket match was a unique blend of comedy and supernatural elements for its time.
  • Despite its star cast, the movie had a moderate box office performance but later gained a cult following on television.

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