Kushti(2010)
Kushti is a 2010 Indian Hindi-language sports comedy film directed by T. K. Rajeev Kumar. The film stars Rajpal Yadav in the lead role, alongside Nargis Bagheri and Om Puri. The story follows Chandher, a weak wrestler in a small northern Indian village, who lies about being friends with Bollywood star Salman Khan to win the heart of a girl named Chandni. The plot explores themes of honesty, love, and community respect against the backdrop of an annual wrestling competition. The film is notable for its light-hearted tone and a special cameo appearance by Salman Khan as himself. Kushti was released in theaters in 2010.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 14 May 2010
- Director
- T. K. Rajeev Kumar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
Chandher is a kind but weak wrestler who always loses the annual village match. He falls in love with Chandni, a huge Salman Khan fan. To impress her, he claims to be the superstar's close friend. His lie spirals out of control, threatening to destroy his love and his reputation.
“A lie for love.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Kushti
Cast reunions in this film: Manoj Joshi & Rajpal Yadav (20 films together), Om Puri & Rajpal Yadav (14 films together), Rajpal Yadav & Asrani (14 films together), Om Puri & Manoj Joshi (11 films together), Manoj Joshi & Asrani (8 films together), and Om Puri & Asrani (7 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally shot in Malayalam in 2009 as 'Kerala Cafe', but the Hindi version 'Kushti' was released later with a different story.
- Director T.K. Rajeev Kumar is better known for his work in South Indian cinema, making this a rare Hindi directorial venture.
- Actor Om Puri and Sharat Saxena, who play rivals, had previously acted together in the iconic film 'Ghayal' (1990).
- The movie's comedy relies heavily on the classic trope of mistaken identity, a common theme in Indian village-set films.
- Despite featuring known actors like Rajpal Yadav, the film had a very limited theatrical release and low box office earnings.
- The soundtrack was composed by Ouseppachan, a veteran composer primarily known for his work in Malayalam and Tamil films.
- Parts of the film were reportedly shot in authentic rural locations to capture the village wrestling atmosphere.