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Batti Gul Meter Chalu(2018)

5.7/10
Hindi175 mins

The life of three friends takes a tragic turn due to an inflated electricity bill, which leads to a courtroom drama and social awakening.

Mood:
emotionalinspiringfunny

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Ultra Play OTT, ZEE5, Eros Now
OTT Release Date
21 September 2018
Theatrical Release
21 September 2018
Director
Shree Narayan Singh
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 55m
Rating
5.7/10

Storyline

Three friends live in a small mountain town. Their lives are disrupted when they receive huge electricity bills, even though the power is constantly cut off. This injustice forces them to confront a broken and corrupt system.

Friends fight back when a power bill shocks their town.

Film Details

5.7Rating
175Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date21 September 2018

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringfunny
Themes
corruptionjusticefriendshipfamily
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Batti Gul Meter Chalu

Cast reunions in this film: Farida Jalal & Anu Malik (5 films together), Sachet Tandon & Parampara Thakur (4 films together), and Shahid Kapoor & Anu Malik (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title is a Hindi phrase meaning 'lights are on, meter is running', referring to unfair electricity billing.
  • Shahid Kapoor prepared for his role by spending time with lawyers in Uttarakhand to understand their mannerisms.
  • The movie was partly shot in real villages of Uttarakhand to show the region's electricity problems.
  • Shraddha Kapoor's character is a lawyer, and she attended workshops to learn legal terms and courtroom behavior.
  • The story was inspired by real-life complaints about high electricity bills in small towns and rural areas.
  • A special set of a courtroom was built in Mumbai to match the look of a small-town Indian court.
  • The film's release was delayed by a few months due to changes in the script and editing.

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