Genre: Comedy
Director: Ranjit Kapoor
Producer: Kaleidoscope Entertainment
Music Director: Sukhwinder Singh, Siddharth-Suhas
Lyricist: Shabbir Ahmed, Sameer, Ranjit Kapoor
Star Cast: Rishi Kapoor, Kulraj Randhawa, Saurabh Shukla, Priyanshu Chatterjee, Sophie Choudhary
Release Date: September 4, 2009
Chintu Ji Pre-release Review
It is said that ‘good things come in small packages’. Sometime into the movie ‘Chintu Ji’ and you feel that the adage is totally right. Devoid of any highbrow star cast and released with extremely low-key 
promotion, this movie was expected to be a below-than-average flick. However, it turned out to be a surprise package. Based on a simple story, which has been effortlessly narrated, Chintu Ji brings us across the people of Hadbahedi village, which are quire real in nature. Reminiscent of the villagers of old times, they are good at heart and honest in their conduct, to an extent that you can relate with them easily.
promotion, this movie was expected to be a below-than-average flick. However, it turned out to be a surprise package. Based on a simple story, which has been effortlessly narrated, Chintu Ji brings us across the people of Hadbahedi village, which are quire real in nature. Reminiscent of the villagers of old times, they are good at heart and honest in their conduct, to an extent that you can relate with them easily. The part-factual and part-fictional ‘Chintu Ji’ woos your with its simplicity. The humor is quite subtle, at times even satirical, but it surely makes you smile freely. In fact, the majority of the humor came from the dialogues only, unlike many Bollywood films today. The movie takes a snipe at the Hindi film industry as well, whether it is in the form of money-motivated filmmakers or the void behind the larger-than-life image of many stars. There are some faults in the movie as well. The dark past of Priyanhsu was uncalled for, while the love angle as well as the power pact (between Rishi and Annu Kapoor) was not exploited fully.
The best part of ‘Chintu Ji’ is that the humor has been scattered throughout the movie. Though its pace towards the end is a bit slow, the engaging climax more than makes up for the same. When it comes to performances, Rishi Kapoor is the actor you want to applaud for. He has played his part brilliantly. Hats off to him, for playing such an unappealing version of himself! As to the rest of th estar cast, all of them played their parts well, so no complaints! If you want to watch a different and refreshing film, and don’t mind some lack of technical finesse, ‘Chintu Ji’ is surely the flick for you!
Chintu Ji Pre-release Review
If you thought you had enough of village-based movies with 'Billoo' and 'Kissan' doing not-so-good in the theatres, here's another flick, set against a village backdrop, to try its luck on Filmy Friday!! Director Ranjit Kapoor's 'Chintu Ji' has been produced by Kaleidoscope Entertainment and is set for a release on September 4. With the likes of Rishi Kapoor, Kulraj Randhawa, Saurabh Shukla, Priyanshu Chatterjee and Sophie Choudhary in its star cast, the movie looks interesting and dramatic. The music of the film has been given by Sukhwinder Singh and Siddharth-Suhas.
Coming to the narrative of the movie, Chintu Ji is primarily based on a small, but beautiful village/town, Hadbahedi. The village is in constant contest and rivalry with its neighboring town, Triphla. While honesty and integrity define the village of Hadbahedi, Triphla is a place of corruption and bribery. Feeling dejected and disheartened by the neglect meted out by the state government, Hadbahedians seek an identity under Arun Bakshi’s (Priyanshu Chatterjee) leadership. It is then that Arun discovers that Rishi/Chintu Kapoor (Rishi Kapoor) was actually born in their village, 55 years back. To get the limelight and attention, the villagers send an invite to the one-time superstar.
Chintu Kapoor, on the other hand, is looking forward to a future as a politician, to make a comeback. Upon receiving the invitation, he immediately agrees, thinking that Hadbahedi might just provide him with a constituency. Along with Devika Malhotra (Kulraj Randhawa), Chintu comes to Hadbahedi. However, the star-attitude, coupled with tantrums, get better off him, as Chintu becomes nothing more than a nuisance. An accident worsens the matters, as Chintu is forced to extend his stay. Devika, however, makes up for his tantrums, as she gels with the people of Hadbahedi, especially Arun. While cupid is striking the two, Chintu gets allured by the tempting monetary and political offer made by Triphla.
Meanwhile, Malkhani, a producer comes to the scene, looking forward to complete his film, featuring Chintu, in Hadbahedi. As the movie unfolds, Arun's distressing past starts to haunt him. To make matter worse, a person from his past comes to the village. Amidst all such happenings, the main reason behind calling the ace actor gets fulfilled, as the town starts getting media attention. As affluence and richness step in the village, they bring with them a lot of urban vices as well. In the meantime, Arun witnesses the secret meeting of Chintu with Triphla, but does not speak ill of Chintu. Moved by this gesture, Devika leaves her boss and teams up with Arun and the Hadbahedians.
Now, with Rishi and the tempting offer from Triphla on one side and Arun, Devika and the Hadbahedians on the other side, the question is who is going to win the situation? What is Arun's past that is bothering him so much? Why did he come to Hadbahedi six years back? The answer will come to the fore, with the release of Chintu Ji. So, gear yourself for moments of pleasure, coupled with a jiffy of laughter and dollops of smile, all the ingredients that are is sure to set the stage for a rolling comedy. Hope this flick has a box office climax better than its counterparts.
