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Chamatkar(1992)
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
Where to watch:
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
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.2/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1





Urmila MatondkarActor
→#2
Naseeruddin ShahActor
→#3
Shammi KapoorActor
→#4
Shahrukh KhanActor
→#5
#6J
Johny LeverActor
→R
Rajiv MehraDirector
→#7
#8C
Carlton D MelloCrew
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Deven VermaActor
→#9T
Tinnu AnandActor
→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.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Chamatkar
