Do Dooni Chaar(2010)
Do Dooni Chaar is a 2010 Indian Hindi-language family comedy-drama film directed by Habib Faisal and produced by Arindam Chaudhuri under Planman Motion Pictures. The film stars Rishi Kapoor as Santosh Duggal, a middle-class math teacher, and Neetu Singh as his wife Kusum, alongside Aditi Vasudev and Archit Krishna as their children. Set in Delhi, the story follows Santosh's dream of buying a car for his family while navigating financial constraints and maintaining his integrity. The film received critical acclaim for its honest portrayal of middle-class life and strong performances. It was released on 8 October 2010.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 8 October 2010
- Director
- Habib Faisal
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Rating
- 6.9/10
Storyline
Santosh Duggal is a math teacher in Delhi who dreams of owning a car. His wife Kusum manages their tight budget, while their children want more than he can afford. Santosh must find a way to achieve his dream without compromising his honesty or losing his family's love.
“A small car, a big dream.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Do Dooni Chaar
Cast reunions in this film: Rishi Kapoor & Neetu Singh (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in just 28 days on a very small budget.
- It marked the return of Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh as an on-screen couple after nearly 30 years.
- The title 'Do Dooni Chaar' refers to a common Hindi phrase for basic arithmetic, hinting at the family's money struggles.
- Director Habib Faisal was inspired by his own memories of his father saving up to buy the family's first car.
- The film was shot mostly in real locations in Delhi, including crowded markets and middle-class neighborhoods.
- It won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi in 2011.
- The car in the film, a Fiat, was chosen because it was a common middle-class dream car in India at the time.