Madam Chief Minister(2021)
Hindi123 mins
A political-drama where a young woman from a small village rises to power into the world of politics by breaking barriers of caste and patriarchy and overcomes the obstacles placed by her opponents to become the chief minister and work for the upliftment of backward classes.
Director:Subhash Kapoor
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
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Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 22 January 2021
- Director
- Subhash Kapoor
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Rating
- 4.7/10
Storyline
A young woman from a small village enters politics. She fights against caste and gender barriers to overcome her opponents. She becomes the chief minister to help uplift backward classes.
“From village girl to the state's highest power.”
Film Details
4.7Rating
123Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date22 January 2021
Also Known As首席女部长
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
corruptionjusticeidentityfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingepisodic
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
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Richa ChadhaActor
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Akshay OberoiActor
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Manav KaulActor
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Shubhrajyoti BaratActor
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Nikhil VijayActor
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Saurabh ShuklaActor
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Jayesh NairCrew
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Subhash KapoorDirector
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Krishan KumarCrew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Madam Chief Minister
Cast reunions in this film: Saurabh Shukla & Subhash Kapoor (3 films together), and Saurabh Shukla & Manav Kaul (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title was changed from 'Madam Chief Minister' to 'Madam Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh' for its release in Uttar Pradesh to avoid potential controversy.
- Richa Chadha prepared for her role by spending time with former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati and studying her public speeches and mannerisms.
- The film's music was composed by Shameer Tandon, who is primarily known for his work in South Indian cinema, making this a rare Hindi film project for him.
- Despite its political theme, the movie was shot extensively in Lucknow and Mumbai over a schedule of approximately 40 days.
- Director Subhash Kapoor stated the story was inspired by various real-life female political leaders, not just one individual.
- The film faced criticism and legal notices from some political groups who alleged it misrepresented certain communities and leaders.
- It was produced by T-Series and Kangra Talkies, marking a collaboration between a major music label and a smaller production house.