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ChaalBaaz(1989)

5.7/10
Hindi151 mins

ChaalBaaz (1989) is a 151-minute Hindi film directed by Pankaj Parashar. Starring Sridevi, Sunny Deol and Anupam Kher. With an audience rating of 5.7/10, ChaalBaaz stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1989.

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video
Theatrical Release
8 December 1989
Director
Pankaj Parashar
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 31m
GudVibe Rating
5.7/10

Storyline

Twin sisters are separated as babies and grow up in very different homes. One is shy and gentle, while the other is bold and tough. Their lives are turned upside down when they accidentally switch places.

Two sisters. Two lives. One wild switch.

Film Details

5.7Rating
151Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date8 December 1989
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleChaalbaaz

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
familyidentitylovejustice
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion3
Humor5
Rewatchability5

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

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.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in ChaalBaaz

Batuknath Lalanprasad Maalpani-Beggar77 films
Batuknath Lalanprasad Maalpani-Manju's adopted mother33 films
Manju's adopted mother-Beggar32 films
Actor-Batuknath Lalanprasad Maalpani24 films
Batuknath Lalanprasad Maalpani-Actor16 films
Actor-Manju's adopted mother13 films
Actor-Manju's adopted mother8 films
Jaggu-Batuknath Lalanprasad Maalpani7 films
Actor-Director of Photography6 films
Batuknath Lalanprasad Maalpani-Vishwannath6 films

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