Chamatkar(1992)
Chamatkar is a 1992 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy fantasy film directed by Rajiv Mehra. The lead cast includes Naseeruddin Shah, Shah Rukh Khan, and Urmila Matondkar. The story follows Sunder, a village school teacher who loses everything and befriends a ghost named Marco in a graveyard. Marco, a deceased gangster, seeks redemption by returning stolen money and reuniting with his estranged family. The film blends comedy, romance, and supernatural elements with a message of forgiveness. It was produced by Eagle Films and United Producers. Chamatkar received mixed reviews but gained a cult following over the years for its innocent charm and performances. The film was released on July 8, 1992 in India.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1992
- Director
- Rajiv Mehra
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 51m
- Rating
- 5.2/10
Storyline
A trusting village teacher named Sunder is robbed in Mumbai and left homeless. He takes shelter in a graveyard, where he accidentally awakens the ghost of a former gangster named Marco. Only Sunder can see Marco. The ghost promises to help Sunder build a school if Sunder helps him return stolen money and reconcile with his daughter. But Marco's greedy former partner Kunta is also hunting for the treasure.
“A ghost, a teacher, and a miracle.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Chamatkar
Cast reunions in this film: Shahrukh Khan & Naseeruddin Shah (7 films together), Shahrukh Khan & Anu Malik (5 films together), Shahrukh Khan & Deven Verma (4 films together), Urmila Matondkar & Naseeruddin Shah (4 films together), Naseeruddin Shah & Anu Malik (4 films together), and Shahrukh Khan & Tinnu Anand (3 films together).
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.