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CHAKDE! INDIA
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31 reviewers have given CHAKDE! INDIA
an average rating of 4.8/5.0 (?)
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Thumbs up by Akshay Shah, Akshay Shah ...He directs the movie on a one-track basis without allowing any interruptions in the crux of the story at all... full review
Thumbs up by Amodini, Amodini's Movie Reviews ...As far as the girls are concerned, they aren’t just sacrificial lambs at the altar of nationalistic pride, but independent thinking women by themselves.... full review
Thumbs up by Naresh Kumar Deoshi, Apun Ka Choice ...The movie has a number of intelligently conceived sequences... full review
Thumbs up by Baradwaj Rangan, Blogical Conclusion, The New Sunday Express ...Scene for scene, I could sense the director trying to break away from filmmaking cliché – and yet, his story, his very format is a giant cliché... full review
Thumbs up by Aly Kassam, Bolly Spice ...Jaideep Sahni’s dialogues are fiery and patriotic, exactly the way they need to be.... full review
Thumbs up Bollyvista.com ...Cinematography by Sudeep Chatterjee is very good but one did wish that the editing be a tad better.... full review
Thumbs up by Rachel Fernandes, Bollywood Mantra ...the film’s theme and subject may appeal more to a niche kind of audience and due to its realistic feel it may appear more as an intellectual choice... full review
Thumbs up by Sanjay Ram, Business of Cinema ...What is interesting is the manner in which filters are used. Tints of green and orange are seen through the film.... full review
Thumbs up by Angel Rani, Deccan Herald ...The hardcore entertainment-seeker may sulk at the masala-less fare. But Chak De India will appeal to the patriot in you... full review
Thumbs up by Deep, Deep's Home ...I don’t remember any scene in the movie which was unnecessarily added.... full review
Thumbs up by Aprajita Anil, Express India ...Amin has kept Ab Tak Chappan miles behind... full review
Thumbs up Filmiholic ...It’s remarkable to me to observe that while Shah Rukh is a driving force in this film, and omnipresent, he has been able to deliver a restrained performance... full review
Thumbs up by Martin D'Souza, Glamsham.com ...If the film is on the life of former India goalkeeper Mir Ranjan Negi, it is as much a celebration of womanhood.... full review
Thumbs up by Khalid Mohamed, Hindustan Times ...If a story is retold with varying riffs, a sliver of imagination and sufficient skill, just chill.... full review
Thumbs up by Rajeev Masand, IBN Live ...But what it does have is a very 'clean' screenplay with all the typical elements of a good sports film in place.... full review
So-So by Taran Adarsh, IndiaFM ...The film has all the right elements mixed -- satirical comedy, seriousness and dollops of emotions.... full review
Thumbs up by Vaibhav Wankhede, M TV ...Sure there are some David-Goliath moments and female empowerment speeches but never does it slip into the 'utterly filmi' territory... full review
Thumbs up Movie Talkies ...what matters is that Shimit Amin gives us a reason to celebrate... full review
Thumbs up by aish2kar, MovieWalah ...Great amount of attention has been paid to the players, the diversity in culture, their language and team dynamics.... full review
So-So by Vijay, MovieWalah ...The movie has all the ingredients yet it lacks mass entertainment value. Music is not that encouraging either.... full review
Thumbs up by Vijayendra Mohanty, mypajama.com ...As if to prove the point, there is no India-Pakistan match in the coveted world cup. There are no scores to be settled.... full review
Thumbs up by Ashok Nayak, Now Running.com ...Shahrukh Khan holds the film together, carrying the role with a lot of dignity... full review
Thumbs up by Jahan Bakshi, Now Running.com ...The key here is the fine balance the writer and director manage to strike across the many themes, characters and other elements in the film.... full review
Thumbs up by Phoenixnu, Passion for Cinema ...I always want to see the impossible becoming possible. In life, it doesnt happen always but we still want the magic to work.... full review
Thumbs up by Shruti Bhasin, Planet Bollywood ...In a film with no big stars, he doesn’t overdo his role... full review
Thumbs up by Hanumant Bhansali, Radio Sargam ...The film is fused with the elements of slick storyline, energetic performances and great field emotions.... full review
Thumbs up by Raja Sen, Rediff ...he film is compelling, constant, and leaves little room for filler... full review
Thumbs up by Nikhat Kazmi, Times of India ...notch the inconceivable victory, but it does it with many a tumble and a fall, making the film a winner all the way.... full review
Thumbs up by Saakshi Juneja, To Each Its Own ...However for me the real hero of the film is its screenplay.... full review
Thumbs up Upper Stall ...Sudeep Chatterjee's camerawork which fortunately sticks to being more realistic rather than glossy... full review
Thumbs up by Neha Viswanathan, Within / Without ...Perhaps the even better bit is that the movie doesn’t go into jingoistic overtones.... full review
CHAKDE! INDIA - Movie Details
- Official Sites: Website
- Banner: Yash Raj Films
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- Producer: Aditya Chopra
- Director: Shimit Amin
- Lead Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Sagarika Ghatge, Chitrashi Rawat, Shilpa Shukla, Vidya Malavade, Tanya Abrol
- Supporting Cast: Anaitha Nair, Shubhi Mehta, Seema Azmi, Nisha Nair, Sandia Furtado, Arya Menon, Masochon Zimik, Kimi Laldawla, Kimberley Miranda, Nichola Sequeira, Raynia Fernandes, Aanjjan Srivastav, Vibha Chibber
- Story: Jaideep Sahni
- Screenplay: Jaideep Sahni
- Dialogues: Jaideep Sahni
- Cinematography: Sudeep Chaterjee
- Editor: Amitabh Shukla
- Background Score: Sulaiman Merchant, Salim Merchant
- Action Choreography: Rob Miller
- Choreography: Ganesh Acharya
- Music Director: Salim Merchant, Sulaiman Merchant
- Lyrics: Jaideep Sahni
- Costume Designer: Mandira Shukla
- Art Direction: Sukant Panigrahy
- Running time: 150 minutes
- Reviewer: meetu
- Categories: Hindi Movies
- Genres: Social, Sports
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Comments (37)
Review - CHAKDE! INDIA...
I am not a hockey fan and usually can just about tolerate Shah Rukh Khan. And yet, I enjoyed the movie thoroughly. Brilliant writing by Jaideep Sahni!! ...
[...] is all praise for Chakde! India. I loved Shah Rukh Khan’s acting! There - I said it. Done. (Believe me - It wasn’t [...]
---> get this - no trade-marked raising of hands on the side as if he is waiting for me to hug him
That comes in every movie of his!! Very good review, will most probably watch this movie. Big Hockey fan btw so will be looking to see if they have made any errors :D
Thanks Prashanth! That "raising his hands", really gets to me, but I loved the way took a dig on himself in "Main Hoon Na".
Oh, do watch the movie and let us know how accurately the technical details of the actual game were handled. I have a couple questions in that respect too.
chakde india! is a beautiful film!!!!shah rukh khan has acted really
well…specially when india won …how he controlled his tears ..n he showed his hapiness thru his eyes!!
i m really happiiee …and all the girls have worked awesome too …its reallllyy inspiring
and touching story …
A must watch!!! Will be a hit...actually has to be a hit!!!
Songs are good too...give you inspirations...reminds you, that yes - "Hockey is the national game of India and should not be forgotten"
A must watch for every Indian
What I don't understand about the so called critics of
Shah Rukh Khan is either they don't understand what action
is, or they don't have the guts to accept that
he is a brilliant, versatile actor.
It occurs to me time and again that either they are so
jealous that they cannot accept his evergrowing popularity
globally or they don't have the knowledge and understanding
of what is the meaning of a brilliant performance.
I really don't agree with this reviewer about what he wrote
about shah rukh khan.
((eg: "trade-marked raising of hands on the side
as if he is waiting for me to hug him etc.)).
Even though he maintains that he liked shah rukh in Chak De,
his comments about him are not appropriate.
If Shahrukh has really managed to keep his superstar mannerisms locked away I am willing to
forgive all that happened in the past few years and go back to including him in my list of
watchable actors! Must admit.. he looks good in the promos .... thank goodness the college boy
has grown up finally.
By the by Meeta .. I loved this review ...it flows real easy...
its a pity that kaafila is ignored completely in front of srk's cdi.can u giv me an appropriate reason for this.its a pity state for sunny deol film
chak de is not only a film, it is a tribute to our forgotten national sports as well as negligence of women. srk is as usual brilliant and his eyes say what ever is needed to say. sure shot the best sports movie ever made by bollywood, no masla like(jo jita wahi..),
and please give me a break it was far better than lagaan, its more daring and should be a worth watch for an indian, at least for the sake of 60 th anniversary of independence. so go watch the most brilliant script on sports, and best acting of srk till date.
Good review ! I haven't seen this yet, but look forward to. Everyone gives this one a thumbs-up and SRK acts ? Makes it a must-watch.
I loved this film ..It was one of the best films for SRK ..Hats of to the director for giving a good film
KAMYA, praveen and krishna, thanks for your feedback.
Pratima, has there been an actor/director/artist whose work you have never really liked, but suddenly one movie and that person surprises you. Well, for me Shar Rukh Khan (SRK) is one such person and he has surprised me in Chakde!. Die-hard SRK fans should be ecstatic that even people who have not liked him, have liked him here.
Thanks Deepa. Yeah, it is awesome that we have one more person in the industry who can perform despite having the "star" tag attached to his name.
Rocky, what can I say...wrong timing? :)
Thanks Amodini! Looking forward to your review.
ITS A MUST WATCH MOVIE>............
the cast is simply superb .
v all went on a team n cheering the cast ..
PLZ PLZ WATCH " CHAKDE!INDIA"
IF U DONT WATCH THIS MOVIE U R REALY GONA MISS SOMETHING...
besides the director, etc etc, due credit to the supporting cast who despite being actual hockey players (some of them atleast) did an awesome job at acting...
Everyone should see this movie.....after a long time SRK did gud work...
Shahrukh we are proud of you for giving a very good movie after a long time after kkhh.I wish you all the best for your future.
Ya its very nice movie . shahrukh sir is fantastic in d movie.
i lov movies of srk. In movie a nice combination of patriotism &
sports is made.
Good Review and Good movie...here is our take on the movie...
http://www.showmethecurry.com/2007/08/27/chak-de-india-bollywood-movie-review/
Enjoy!
nice movie with a different story..great piece of acting by mr.SRK n all the hockey team girls
who shows their talent to the country...atlast great.....
one of the best film ever made in india. well about shahrukh i would just like to say --
its shahrukh 'chak de india',without him just don't even dare to think about this film.
even if you had not liked shahrukh uptill now still you wouldn't be able to stop yourself
while clapping and appreciating him on his perfomance, hee is just 'the best'. watch the
movie if you like to do something good in your life.
Chak De is a great work of tight and crisp screenplay, bound story, correct dialogues, right performances and above all a very very focussed direction. Shimit knows what he is making within the given set of tools. And yes do I need to say something about SRK? How brilliantly he has perfoamed need not have any judgement. He was par excellence. Coupled with the other girls and all the other cast act brilliantly under Shimit's direction. A must must watch for the spirit of womanhood and definitely for SRK. Five on Five.
A must movie to be seen by Indian Cricket Team, ICC.
Nice to Watch with groups & collegeous.
Exellent Music..!! The Best Song from this movie is "MAULA MERE LE LE MERI JAAN"
I love Your Music Salim-sulaiman maula bapa is always with you...Aameen.
on sept 5 as a part of our teachers day program our 12thies
demanded to watch chak de india..........and u wont beleive
it was an amazing experience that we had.....watching the movie
together with our teachers and friends.......we used to clap and shout
when the scenes which evoked our patriotic feelings used to come
I just want to thank the directors for directing such an amazing
movies ......HATS OFF to those whose hard work we could see through this film.
chakde india is the best bollywood movie I ever saw!
I really like the way of shahrukh how he represents the feelings of a sports person in his acting.
A movie which must be seen by all of us.
i really like this movie.
Really a great movie without even a single so called "necessary love songs". Other film persons shd learn from it's popularity who stuff their movies with unreasonable love and violence in the name of demand.
I like chak de India movie bcoz I love shahrukh khan and his acting. I love all his movies. there is not a single movie that I didn't like. I love shahrukh alot
just fabulous
the film featured right people
from srk in the laed till all the negative charachters (federation members) deserve an award
hi.this movie is very nice .all have to see this movie because it teaches unity
I don't know whether this is the right time for me to post some comments regarding the movie Chak de India, but i,certainly, do know if i don't write anything about this movie then i shall be a culprit of myself.
The movie has filled my heart with a sense of enthusiasm and a feeling to not to believe the word 'impossible'. I like to thank the entire crew for making this movie.
The key component , without any question, is ShahRukh Khan (And, i don't know why Meeta ji is so skeptic of accepting SRK as the King Khan) Everyone will agree with me when i say SRK wasn't acting at all. His every emotions, movements were as smooth as silk and had that natural touch which looked more like a reality than the acting.
The group of girls has certainly done laudable job.
The entire recipe that this movie has presented to audience like us tastes scrumptious
hey shahrukh i love u.de movie was gr8.i love seein it again nd again.srk is simply superb
This movie is one of the best movies I have ever seen.Shahrukh Khan really rocks!!
Chak De is a great movie and even surprised to know that it has cracked my mains exam for UPSC as well. I had joined Climb First for UPSC preparation and I met Mr. Mukund there who has cleared his examination. He advised me to prepare strategy plan as per Chak De movie. At Climb first, Mukund advised me that to crack upsc mains, 11 things are very important, same like 11 members in a team.
1. General Studies – Prelim,
2. GA – Prelim,
3. English – Mains (Qualifying),
4. Indian Language – Mains,
5. Essay,
6. General Studies – 1,
7. General Studies – 2,
8. Optional Subjects – History 1,
9. Optional Subjects – History 2,
10. Optional Subjects – Political Science -1,
11. Optional Subjects – Political Science – 2.
These are the 11 things. If we can coordinate and club all these 11, then we can make it as a team and can hit the goal. I really appreciate Mukund whom I met at Climb First to give these tips I applied and cleared my Mains in 2011 Civil Services. Somehow I couldn’t clear my Interview in 2011 because my grandmom expired 3 days before my interview and unfortunately I couldn’t read the newspaper 3 days prior to my interview. The panel has discussed half of the times about current issues. But in 2012 I’m quite sure I will place my name in Final list.
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