Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui(2021)
Hindi117 mins
A modern love story directed by Abhishek Kapoor, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Vaani Kapoor in the lead roles.
Director:Abhishek Kapoor
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 10 December 2021
- Director
- Abhishek Kapoor
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Rating
- 5.9/10
Storyline
A bodybuilder in Chandigarh falls for a Zumba instructor. Their relationship is thrown into crisis when a secret from her past comes to light, challenging everything he thought he knew.
“Love faces its toughest test.”
Film Details
5.9Rating
117Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date10 December 2021
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
loveidentityfamilyacceptance
Toneserious
Pacingmoderate
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
Ayushmann KhurranaActor
→#2Vaani KapoorActress
→#3A
Aarav DuaChild Artist
→#4C
Col Ravi SharmaDoctor
→#5G
Girish DhamijaFather of Ayushmann Khurrana
→#6L
Leena SharmaTasneem
→#7S
Ssumier PasrichaSupporting Actor
→#8M
Manoj LoboDirector of Photography
→#9V
Vishal VittalDirector of Photography
→#10S
Sachin SanghviMusic Director
→#11Abhishek KapoorDirector
→Trivia
- The film's title is a playful twist on the 1990 hit 'Aashiqui', blending romance with a modern, regional setting.
- Ayushmann Khurrana underwent intense bodybuilding training for 1.5 years to realistically portray a competitive bodybuilder.
- The film was shot extensively in Chandigarh, using real locations like Sector 17 Plaza to capture the city's unique architecture.
- It is one of the first mainstream Hindi films to feature a transgender protagonist in a leading romantic role.
- The script required sensitivity readers and consultations with LGBTQ+ activists to ensure authentic representation.
- Composer Sachin-Jigar created a mix of Punjabi-pop and romantic ballads, including the song 'Kheech Te Nach'.