Chehere: A Modern Day Classic(2015)
Chehere: A Modern Day Classic is a 2015 Indian Hindi-language psychological thriller film directed by Rohit Kaushik. The cast includes Manisha Koirala, Divya Dutta, and Jackie Shroff in lead roles. Set in the 1950s, the story follows Tarana, a retired silent film actress living in isolation with her sister Amanat, a poetess. Their bitter relationship is tested when a mysterious man named Rai Saab arrives and blackmails Tarana over a dark secret from her past. The film explores themes of guilt, redemption, and the clash between old and new perspectives. It received mixed reviews and had a limited theatrical release on August 28, 2015.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 28 August 2015
- Director
- Rohit Kaushik
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Rating
- 3.6/10
Storyline
Tarana, a forgotten silent film star, lives with her poetess sister Amanat. Their relationship is full of bitterness. A mysterious man named Rai Saab enters their lives. He knows a terrible secret from Tarana's past. He uses it to blackmail her. Tarana must face her guilt or lose everything.
“Every face hides a secret.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Chehere: A Modern Day Classic
Cast reunions in this film: Jackie Shroff & Gulshan Grover (21 films together), Jackie Shroff & Manisha Koirala (12 films together), Gulshan Grover & Rakesh Bedi (10 films together), Manisha Koirala & Gulshan Grover (8 films together), Jackie Shroff & Divya Dutta (5 films together), and Manisha Koirala & Divya Dutta (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in just 21 days, a very tight schedule for a period mystery.
- It was originally titled 'Chehre' but the spelling was stylized as 'Chehere' for its release.
- Director Rohit Kaushik also wrote the screenplay and co-produced the film independently.
- The movie had a limited theatrical release and is more known through DVD and television screenings.
- It uses black-and-white cinematography in parts to evoke the feel of old classic cinema.
- The soundtrack features a rare poetic recitation by one of the characters central to the plot.
- Some outdoor scenes were filmed in heritage bungalows in Mumbai to maintain the 1950s setting.