ChaalBaaz(1989)
ChaalBaaz is a 1989 Indian Hindi-language slapstick comedy film directed by Pankaj Parashar. The film stars Sunny Deol, Sridevi in a dual role, and Rajinikanth. The story follows identical twin sisters Manju and Anju, who are separated at birth. Anju grows up in a wealthy but abusive home, while Manju is raised in a slum and becomes a fearless tomboy. The film is a remake of the 1972 classic Seeta Aur Geeta. It was a commercial success, becoming the fifth-highest-grossing film of 1989. Sridevi won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for her performance. The film is noted for its slapstick comedy, memorable music, and Sridevi's iconic double role. It was released on 8 December 1989.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, ZEE5, Airtel Xstream Play, JioCinema, OTT Play
- Theatrical Release
- 8 December 1989
- Director
- Pankaj Parashar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 43m
- Rating
- 5.7/10
Storyline
Identical twin sisters are separated at birth. One grows up rich but scared. The other grows up poor but fearless. When they switch places, they must outsmart a greedy uncle and a violent bully. The sisters discover their true strength and find love along the way.
“Two faces. One destiny.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for ChaalBaaz
Cast reunions in this film: Shakti Kapoor & Kader Khan (77 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Aruna Irani (33 films together), Aruna Irani & Kader Khan (32 films together), Anupam Kher & Shakti Kapoor (24 films together), Anupam Kher & Kader Khan (21 films together), and Anupam Kher & Sunny Deol (17 films together).
Trivia
- The film is a remake of the 1981 Tamil film 'Thillu Mullu', which itself was a remake of the 1978 Hindi film 'Gol Maal'.
- Sridevi performed her own stunts in the action scenes, including the famous fight sequence in the bar.
- The film's climax was shot in a real palace in Udaipur, Rajasthan, adding to its grand visual appeal.
- Anupam Kher played a dual role as twin brothers, matching Sridevi's dual role, which is rare in Hindi cinema.
- The song 'Na Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai' was originally composed for another film but was reused here after its initial rejection.
- Sunny Deol and Rajinikanth were both considered for the male lead before the role went to Rajesh Khanna.
- The film was a box office success and won Sridevi the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for her dual performance.