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Chale Chalo: The Lunacy of Film Making

  • 2003
  • 2h 30m
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
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Chale Chalo: The Lunacy of Film Making (2003)
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An account of the making of the Lagaan, by director Satyajit Bhatkal, who served as a production assistant on the film.An account of the making of the Lagaan, by director Satyajit Bhatkal, who served as a production assistant on the film.An account of the making of the Lagaan, by director Satyajit Bhatkal, who served as a production assistant on the film.

  • Director
    • Satyajit Bhatkal
  • Writer
    • Vipin Bhati
  • Stars
    • Ashutosh Gowariker
    • Aamir Khan
    • Gracy Singh
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.4/10
    447
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Satyajit Bhatkal
    • Writer
      • Vipin Bhati
    • Stars
      • Ashutosh Gowariker
      • Aamir Khan
      • Gracy Singh
    • 9User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Ashutosh Gowariker
    Ashutosh Gowariker
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    Aamir Khan
    Aamir Khan
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    Gracy Singh
    Gracy Singh
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    • Director
      • Satyajit Bhatkal
    • Writer
      • Vipin Bhati
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    9Oorun6

    Must watch.

    I enjoyed this as much as I enjoyed the film. The challenges of making a brilliant movie is beautifully depicted. There are many good things about this. I have not given 9/10 liberally. So that sums up whatever I am trying to express. This making reinforced my belief that the Indian film industry is awesome. Thank you for making the making of Lagaan.
    10imdbfan-3467274619

    Absolute masterpiece

    Movie 🎥 masterpiece❤ Documentary masterpiece❤

    As an cinema lover I am proud of this masterpiece one of the finest example of Indian movies

    This documentary realizes the hardwork,problems, in the making of this movie

    You will realize that how difficult is film making And the hard work of film makers

    I loved this documentary more than the movie I am not saying that lagaan was bad it was an masterpiece movie if I have to rate lagaan from 10 i will rate it 10 out of 10 but as an cinema lover it was an first experience for me seeing the hardwork and. Dedication behind the movie

    If you also like movie making documentary you should watch it.
    8A_FORTY_SEVEN

    Engaging and Inspiring Behind-The-Scenes documentary.

    My Rating : 8/10

    Wonderfully put-together by Satyajit Bhatkal (Aamir Khan's friend) who captures the spirit of one of the most unconventional Bollywood movies ever made.

    I enjoyed this documentary just as much as the film - it's a journey and has the passionate genius of Ashutosh Gowariker with the pragmatic and calm approach of Aamir Khan - together it's magic!

    A must-watch for Bollywood cinephiles, a work of intense love and dedication.
    10sahilrocks-19974

    "Year 1893, Champaner, A small village in the heart of India"

    I saw this documentary today itself and I must tell you that it was an experience which I will cherish forever. This documentary showcases what actually went through in making a movie worth an academy award nomination. It starts off with the vision of Gowariker and his attempts to convince aamir khan to be on-board with the project. This documentary was made with the very intensity the actual film was made and is captured brilliantly by Sanjay Bhatkal. I was in complete awe after watching what goes through a team of people to go to an isolated place for 6 months trying to bring a script of paper on a celluloid. Hats off to the production team of Lagaan (Lagaanites) of creating a millennial movie which will remain in the hearts of every Indian for generations to come.
    10psaxen

    A journey of human evolution and unity

    I have always loved Lagaan as a movie but after watching this documentary, you can't help but see and appreciate the efforts the team goes through to make a piece of cinema possible. The kind of impact cinema has on viewers is well known but this is perhaps the first time where you see impact on the artists and technical crew behind the screen. While it's easier to critic and comment on a movie. Cinema and the people behind the screen (not just the actors but almost everyone) should be considered while making any judgement. Cinema as a whole needs to be viewed more empathetically and address all these unsung heroes in creating one hell of a saga.

    Kudos to everyone who were involved on the project and thank you for making this dream of a project happen.

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    • Release date
      • June 1, 2004 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Languages
      • English
      • Hindi
    • Also known as
      • Madness in the Desert
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      • 2h 30m(150 min)
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