Challo Driver(2012)
'Challo Driver' is a 2012 Hindi romantic comedy film directed by and starring Kainaz Motivala as Tanya Malhotra, an independent woman who becomes a chauffeur for a wealthy man. The male lead plays Arjun Kapoor, a spoiled construction magnate. The story follows Arjun's grandfather hiring Tanya to teach his grandson a lesson about respect and equality. Tanya's strong personality clashes with Arjun's arrogance, leading to a gradual change in both characters. The film is notable for its light-hearted take on gender roles and features a performance by Manoj Pahwa. It was released on 20 July 2012.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, Eros Now, Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 20 July 2012
- Director
- Vickrant Mahajan
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
A rich, spoiled man named Arjun needs a new driver. His grandfather hires Tanya, a confident woman, for the job. Arjun hates the idea, but Tanya proves she is just as good as any man. Can she teach him respect and find love along the way?
“She drives. He learns.”
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Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Challo Dilli' but was changed to avoid confusion with the 2011 film 'Delhi Belly'.
- It was one of the first Hindi films shot extensively in Chandigarh, showcasing the city's modern architecture.
- Lead actor Aryamann Seth was a newcomer and this was his only major film role to date.
- The movie had a very limited theatrical release and is now primarily known through television broadcasts.
- Director Vickrant Mahajan also co-wrote the story, drawing from common romantic comedy tropes of the era.
- The soundtrack featured a song by singer Shreya Ghoshal, though the film itself gained little musical notice.
- Despite the synopsis, the film's plot is noted for its similarities to the Hollywood movie 'The Proposal'.
- The film's production company, Saptrishi Cinecorp, has produced only a handful of low-budget films.