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Kaanchi

  • 2014
  • Not Rated
  • 2h 31m
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4.2/10
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Kaanchi (2014)
The inner power of a woman who represents over one million suppressed youth against injustice in the country.
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The inner power of a woman who represents over one million suppressed youth against injustice in the country.The inner power of a woman who represents over one million suppressed youth against injustice in the country.The inner power of a woman who represents over one million suppressed youth against injustice in the country.

  • Director
    • Subhash Ghai
  • Writer
    • Subhash Ghai
  • Stars
    • Mishti Chakravarty
    • Kartik Aaryan
    • Rishi Kapoor
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.2/10
    722
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Subhash Ghai
    • Writer
      • Subhash Ghai
    • Stars
      • Mishti Chakravarty
      • Kartik Aaryan
      • Rishi Kapoor
    • 14User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Mishti Chakravarty
    Mishti Chakravarty
    • Kaanchi
    • (as Mishti)
    Kartik Aaryan
    Kartik Aaryan
    • Binda
    • (as Kartik Tiwari)
    Rishi Kapoor
    Rishi Kapoor
    • Jumar B. Kakda
    Mithun Chakraborty
    Mithun Chakraborty
    • Shyam Kakda
    Sahil Vaid
    Sahil Vaid
    • Sanjay Pathare
    Mukesh Bhatt
    • Pannalal
    Anil Charanjeett
    Anil Charanjeett
    • Subhedhar
    • (as Anil Mange)
    Mahima Chaudhry
    Mahima Chaudhry
    • Special Appearance
    Chaitanya Chinchlikar
    • CBI Officer
    Swati Chitnis
    Swati Chitnis
    • Mrs. Braganza
    Akash Dhar
    Akash Dhar
    • Satyakam
    Naresh Gosain
    Naresh Gosain
    • Inspector bhagwat
    Ege Güner
    • Ege Güner
    Imran Hasnee
    Imran Hasnee
    • Sajjad Bhai
    Adil Hussain
    Adil Hussain
    • CBI officer Arun Roy
    Amardeep Jha
    Amardeep Jha
    • Meena Devi
    Anant Jog
    Anant Jog
    • Vedant
    Nissar Khan
    Nissar Khan
    • Bhavesh
    • Director
      • Subhash Ghai
    • Writer
      • Subhash Ghai
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    User reviews14

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    1jetkot

    Boring

    I am a huge movie buff and I can sit through any movie. I usually find the silver lining in any crap movie. I am a big movie analyst. But this film left me zapped. It offers nothing. Poorly acted, same old concept of revenge. Famous actors given filthy roles. Dialogue is pathetic. Did not expect this from Subhash Ghai
    8twotwo16

    Kaanchi is a great confidence booster

    As a woman and sometimes feeling the need to gain that all too often missing feeling of confidence, especially with so many men trying to control and dismiss me, this movie helps to reassert and give confidence back, especially the performance of the Kaanchi, who is played newcomer actress Mishti. I won't go into the details of the story so much and other actors as this movie importantly for me goes beyond the story and shows that a woman can if willing make a difference where it counts. Lets be honest here, for too long half the population of women are taken for granted, patronized and only given credence when it is in the interests of men. Kaanchi for me expresses some kind of example of hope that change not just for the world of injustices to us all, but to women can be addressed. It is important for me that each generation feel like they are on the cusp of a revolution so go and see Kaanchi and do it without the need for anyone else's permission. Thoroughly entertaining.
    2dineshprakash

    An old school film unsuccessfully tried hard to be presented in modern way

    Director approach towards film is completely confusing. Sometimes he tries to make it love story then takes turn to political drama then revenge and eventually landed in a mess. Story has nothing new. It is typical like old movie. Screenplay is jerky. They tried to stuff comedy in emotional scenes. A mother slaps her daughter for her rebelling nature but massages her feet in night, while she is sleeping. This scene has an emotional note but suddenly daughter awakes and in lieu of adoring her mother's care, she starts laughing. Was she mad or mentally challenged to understand such type of basic human emotions? Characterization is bad. Few scenes are so old fashioned. A boy died and his father melodramatically calls him to respond. The days are gone of such scenes. A romantic intense scene is going on and suddenly some girls appear from nowhere and start giggling, this way they just crush the romance. In a scene, girl is shown with a water bottle but in next voice over about her informs that she has been roaming hungry and thirsty. They deliberately ignored such type of mistakes or even they were unable to figure it out? Second half of film is very boring and climax is unbearable. Performance wise Kartik Tiwari as Binda is OK. Lead girl Mishti as Kaanchi looks good as well as act but she literally shrieks in intense scenes. Mithun Da had given plump face look, which does not suit him at all and it was not required even. Rishi Kapoor is fine. Chandan Roy Sanyal as Inspector Bagula is fantastic. His acting is an only relief in this film. Music is OK. Track of fast song are good but lyrics does not support it well.
    1shivajidc

    Lead actress is the poorest performer in Bollywood

    By far, Subhash Ghai's worst movie. Very poor story and screenplay. Performances of seasoned actors like Rishi Kapoor, Mithun Chakraborty very average. The lead actress Mishti brought down the entire movie - very poor actress, below average in looks; dialogue delivery extremely poor. What was Subhash Ghai thinking when he casted her. Not sure if people will cast her in sitcoms. One of the bigbest mistakes in careers of Kartik Aryan, Rishi Kapoor and Mithun Chakraborty. No wonder the movie was a washout in theatres.
    khyati-madaan

    Subhash Ghai is back with his film making style

    The showman re-creates his magic of powerful cinema again. But this time with issue of women-empowerment.

    Beautifully captured scenes.

    Songs, especially Tu Hi Sab Kuch Re are melodious.

    Debut performances are excellent. Mishti's varied spectrum of acting is just worth applauds.

    Chandan Roy Sanyal again shines and its good that he gets a meaty role especially in 2nd half, almost of a 2nd lead.

    Rishi Kapoor and Mithun are decent. Rishi Kapoor is uninhibited in his Vijay Mallya inspired corrupt businessman character. Mithun Chakrobarthy again shines. Beautiful cinematography. Crisp editing.

    Worth watching for sake of old times!

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      Mithun Chakraborthy and Rishi Kapoor worked together after 2 years since House Full 2 - 2012. The very first time they worked in a film was in Hawalaat 1987.

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    • Release date
      • April 25, 2014 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
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    • Language
      • Hindi
    • Also known as
      • Каанчи
    • Production company
      • Mukta Arts
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      • $708,373
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 31m(151 min)
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