Chor Bazaari(2015)
Chor Bazaari is a 2015 Hindi-language comedy-romance film directed by Rajiv S. Ruia. The cast includes Govardhan Asrani, Kurush Deboo, Manoj Joshi, Rajkumar Kanojia, and Ipsita Pati. The story follows Charlie, a small-time thief from a family of criminals, who becomes the subject of a psychology thesis by Sweeti, a college student. Sweeti is the daughter of a police inspector. Charlie falls in love with Sweeti, but his criminal lifestyle and her father's profession create conflict. The film explores themes of love, redemption, and family loyalty. It received mixed reviews and had a limited box office run. Chor Bazaari was released on May 29, 2015, in India.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Eros Now, Amazon Prime Video (Eros Now channel)
- Theatrical Release
- 29 May 2015
- Director
- Rajiv S. Ruia
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Rating
- 4.7/10
Storyline
Charlie is a thief from a family of thieves. He meets Sweeti, a psychology student who uses him for her college thesis. Sweeti falls in love with Charlie, but he rejects her. When Charlie tries to leave his criminal past behind, his family's robbery plans pull him back. Can love help Charlie change his life?
“Love can steal your heart.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Chor Bazaari
Cast reunions in this film: Manoj Joshi & Asrani (8 films together), Murli Sharma & Murali Sharma (6 films together), Manoj Joshi & Mukesh Tiwari (4 films together), Asrani & Tiku Talsania (4 films together), Manoj Joshi & Murli Sharma (3 films together), and Mukesh Tiwari & Murli Sharma (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in Delhi, capturing the city's vibrant streets and markets to reflect its title 'Chor Bazaari' (meaning 'thieves' market').
- Director Rajiv S. Ruia also co-wrote the screenplay, drawing inspiration from quirky family dynamics in Indian society.
- The movie had a limited theatrical release, making it less known compared to mainstream Bollywood comedies of that year.
- It features a cameo by veteran actor Rakesh Bedi, known for his comic roles in 1980s and 1990s Hindi films.
- The plot's theme of a 'family of thieves' echoes earlier Bollywood films like 'Chor Machaye Shor' (1974), but with a modern twist.
- Despite its comedic genre, the film incorporates elements of romance and social satire, blending multiple narrative styles.
- The soundtrack includes a song composed by Shamir Tandon, who has worked on various independent Hindi film projects.