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Movie Review | 'Chak De! India'

‘You Go, Girl,’ as Translated Into Hindi

By Andy Webster

• Aug. 11, 2007

The making-of-a-team sports movie is a timeworn genre, and yet “Chak De! India” (“Go, India!”) finds new variations. Though the game here is field hockey, those fondly recalling the United States soccer team’s first-place finish in the 1991 Women’s World Cup will find a lot to like.

Of course, there are conventions. Kabir Khan (the assured Bollywood veteran Shahrukh Khan) is a former player for India’s national field hockey team who missed a fateful play against Pakistan, costing a championship and making him a pariah. Seven years later, he is hired to coach the nation’s women’s hockey team, giving him one more shot at a title.

The players, from states all over India, are a fractious lot, including a tomboy (Chitrashi Rawat) whose father fears she will never marry; a forward (Sagarika Ghatge) whose boyfriend, a cricket superstar, wants her to quit the team and live in his shadow; a newlywed goalie (Vidya Malavade) whose in-laws expect her to stay at home; and a haughty, seasoned player (Shilpa Shukla) who needles the coach.

When leering boys at a McDonald’s harass them, a girls-against-boys melee erupts, but the coach doesn’t interfere, knowing the team will prevail — and find its spirit. From there, it’s on to the women’s hockey championships in Melbourne, Australia.

The director, Shimit Amin, strikes a buoyant, propulsive tone, replacing the customary Bollywood production numbers with exhilarating musical montages of team practice. For his part, Mr. Khan, to his credit, lets his co-stars’ youthful charisma carry the movie. He also laudably portrays a man who vigorously and unabashedly advocates the advancement of women.

In fact, the film’s greatest merit is its commentary on sexism in India. As it should, “Chak De! India” gives the women, in the closing credits, the last word.

CHAK DE! INDIA

Opened yesterday nationwide.

Directed by Shimit Amin; written (in Hindi, with English subtitles) by Jaideep Sahni; edited by Amitabh Shukla; music by Salim Merchant and Sulaiman Merchant; art director, Sukant Panigrahy; produced by Aditya Chopra; released by Yash Raj Films. In Manhattan at the Imaginasian Theater, 239 East 59th Street. Running time: 152 minutes. This film is not rated.

WITH: Shahrukh Khan (Kabir Khan), Vidya Malavade (Vidya Sharma), Chitrashi Rawat (Komal), Sagarika Ghatge (Preeti) and Shilpa Shukla (Bindia Naik).

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Chak de india, common sense media reviewers.

Indian underdog sports film will make American girls cheer.

A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this movie.

There's plenty here about overcoming racism an

In trying to mold his team the coach tows a hard l

The girl athletes beat up sexist boys at a food co

Sexist banter and cat-calls, especially toward the

Subtitles reveal a few bad words like, "s--t,

A big scene takes place at McDonald's. As the

Girls are offered drinks at a reception.

Parents need to know that Chak De! India is a feel-good underdog sports movie featuring girl athletes from India overcoming sexism and some racism to compete and excel. There's a little fighting (the girls get the upper hand), some sexual innuendo, and big plugs for McDonald's and Puma. A sprinkling…

Positive Messages

There's plenty here about overcoming racism and sexism. There's also a poke at the media spin and what impact it can have, here turning a heroic sports figure into a traitor in his country's eyes. The coach says, "it's not strength but spirit that makes a team." Unfortunately he tries to unify and bring out the spirit in his team by letting them beat up some sexist boys in a food court.

Positive Role Models

In trying to mold his team the coach tows a hard line but gets the best out of his players. The girl athletes from states all around India start out divided, calling each other racist names like "Junglees" for the girls from the jungle and "Chow Mein" for girls with more Chinese features. They come along way as a team, especially considering the sexism they're up against. Even the head of the field hockey club barely wants to give them a chance, saying Indian women are better suited to cook and clean.

Violence & Scariness

The girl athletes beat up sexist boys at a food court -- the soundtrack-heavy fight is meant to be comical but boys are ganged up on and hit with sticks and other objects. Girls get some bloody injuries in a few matches and one girl is instructed to rough up an aggressive team with lots of tripping and running them down. The coach raises his hand to one of his players like he's ready to strike her, then doesn't. Objects are burned in protest after a lost game.

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Sex, Romance & Nudity

Sexist banter and cat-calls, especially toward the Indian women who look more Chinese; they're asked, "How much for those melons?" One girl athlete makes a clumsy seduction attempt toward her coach that goes nowhere. One player is seen in bed with her boyfriend but they mostly talk onscreen.

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Subtitles reveal a few bad words like, "s--t," "bloody hell," bulls--t," "dammit," "damn," and "son of a." Sexist banter and cat-calls. Please some ethnic insults.

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Products & Purchases

A big scene takes place at McDonald's. As the girls progress in the tournament they get a big Puma sponsorship; a ton of Puma boxes arrive and the girls, in awe, dig in.

Drinking, Drugs & Smoking

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Parents Need to Know

Parents need to know that Chak De! India is a feel-good underdog sports movie featuring girl athletes from India overcoming sexism and some racism to compete and excel. There's a little fighting (the girls get the upper hand), some sexual innuendo, and big plugs for McDonald's and Puma. A sprinkling of strong language doesn't go beyond the "s--t" in subtitles. You don't need to know much about field hockey to enjoy this movie, but you do need to be a fast enough reader to keep up with the subtitles. To stay in the loop on more movies like this, you can sign up for weekly Family Movie Night emails .

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Chak de India

What's the story.

Seven years after field hockey star Kabir Kahn (Bollywood heartthrob staple Shah Rukh Khan) is deemed a traitor for his big loss against Pakistan he's given another chance to show his true colors. He's asked to coach the India women's national field hockey team. He has three months to mold players from states all around India into a team ready for the world cup in Australia -- and he's got his work cut out for him. The girls are divided by prejudice and haughtiness and lack any kind of camaraderie. And after Kahn works hard to bring the girls together, the team's funding is cut off. The sexist head of the field hockey club is giving the money to the men's team instead. In a last-ditch effort to get the girls to Australia, Coach Kahn has them play against the men's team to decide their fate.

Is It Any Good?

Girls especially will dig into this decent underdog tale and root for the players facing sexism, family expectations, and other obstacles. It'll remind you of A League of Their Own in many ways. Don't worry if you don't know much about field hockey. It's pretty easy to follow (and the training montages are lengthy enough you can probably put together your own neighborhood team by film's end). Despite the cultural divide, guaranteed you'll be cheering "Chak de India!" (meaning "go for it, India") through the exciting conclusion.

It can be hard to get kids to sit through a more typical Bollywood movie. They're very long, usually subtitled, lean toward the melodramatic, and are full of song and dance numbers in a musical style American kids don't hear on the radio. CHAK DE! INDIA is subtitled and a little long, yes, but there are no dance numbers -- the limited soundtrack is more peppy and modern -- and most of the drama takes place on the field.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

Families can talk about their favorite underdog sports movies and how Chak De! India compares.

What do these Indian girls overcome that other athletes don't have to?

In the beginning of the movie how does the media turn Coach Kabir Kahn from someone who lost a game for his country into someone who turned traitor? Do we experience media spin to the same extent in the U.S.?

Movie Details

• In theaters : August 10, 2007
• On DVD or streaming : September 25, 2007
• Cast : Shah Rukh Khan , Tanya Abrol , Vidya Malvade
• Director : Shimit Amin
• Inclusion Information : Indian/South Asian actors, Female actors
• Studio : Yash Raj Films
• Genre : Drama
• Topics : Sports and Martial Arts , Great Girl Role Models
• Run time : 140 minutes
• MPAA rating : NR
• Last updated : October 6, 2022

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Review: Chak De India

Shah rukh khan is outstanding – it’s a performance that is comparable to and at points even more internalised than the one in swades, writes khalid mohamed..

Chak De! India Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Chitrashi Rawat Direction: Shimit Amin Rating: ***1/2

Milk shake, rattle and roll. Sporty girls are bashing up a bunch of eve-teasers in a fast-food restaurant. The hockey coach doesn’t intervene, whips on his dark glasses and smiles lightly. His girls have scored a hit.

Cheers for Chak De! India , which may be predictable but compels you to root for a team of losers whom only an earth-angel can save from disastrous defeat. Written by Jaideep Saini and directed by Shimit Amin, this inspirational effort echoes Hollywood’s Hardball, The Replacements , and Escape to Victory whose influence has already been evidenced in Lagaan .

But what the hell? If a story is retold with varying riffs, a sliver of imagination and sufficient skill, just chill.

Over to Kabir Khan (Shah Rukh Khan), the disgraced captain of the Indian hockey team, who’s out to redeem himself after seven years of vanvas. He lands the assignment, just by a whisker, of coaching the raggedy Indian women’s hockey team. So far, so hopeful.

The 16 girls from various states are a mess – either too raw or too cocksure. Begins the training which does get far too protracted, what with the girls snarling, whining and ready to tear one’s eyes out. Slowly but surely, Khan makes them understand their strengths and above all, their Indianness which alone can get them to the winning goal.

Obstinately perhaps, the focus remains on Kabir as the coach. There’s no backstory, no glimpses into his heart and mind. Only his mother pops up at the outset and at the end, full stop. In addition, the introduction of the girls – through hideously antiquated wipes – doesn’t make you connect to them, except with the ones who’re either too nice or too much spice. And pray, why linger unduly over the kabhi-bedroom-kabhi-ignore routine of one of the girls with a creepy cricketer?

Chalo Australia, then. Now, you’re hooked as the team takes on the Goliaths, thanks to the coach’s psychological jugglery. The sequences showing Kabir Khan losing his cool, his request to two competitive players to see the larger picture and the finale’s clarion call, are marvellously done, often making your eyes moist. And then, you’re at the edge of the seat for the decisive showdown intricately crafted by sports action director Rob Miller.

Auspiciously, the director fits in strong comments on national unity, gender equality, secularism and team spirit.

Shah Rukh Khan is outstanding – it’s a performance that is comparable and at points even more internalised than the one in Swades . He carries the proverbial burden of the project on his shoulders. Intense and steel-like, he stays in character throughout, shunning any traces of glamour.

Of the girls, the little stick of dynamite Chitrashi Rawat, the independent-minded Sagarika Ghatge, the team’s zip-unzip vamp Shilpa Shukla and the anger-spewing Tania Abrol are marvellous discoveries.

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Chak De India Reviews

Do you remember the days when patriotic fervour was so much more wholesome? The Shah Rukh Khan led film takes you on the classic sports film rollercoaster but with the spotlight on multiple diverse, layered characters.

Full Review | Mar 29, 2021

It's a career-defining performance in a film that has lost none of its impact.

Full Review | Nov 7, 2019

I think that Shahrukh Khan is phenomenal.

Full Review | Original Score: B+ | May 9, 2019

Shah Rukh Khan is outstanding -- it's a performance that is comparable and at points even more internalised than the one in Swades.

Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/5 | May 4, 2015

It's a fairy-tale told with utmost conviction, realism and logic. Shah Rukh Khan, the star, is a delight to watch.

Full Review | May 4, 2015

Great performances by a bunch of unknowns, a gritty pace and a marvellous restraint make Chakde India an unbridled ode to patriotism without any hysterical chest-beating.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | May 4, 2015

Chak De, India is by far the most authentic, meticulously researched sports movie India has made.

This is exceptionally well written (Jaideep Sahni take a bow), well acted and put together.

The plot contains no surprises, but the matches are deftly shot and the film is a buoyant expression of girl power.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | May 4, 2015

[It's] proudly old-fashioned but still manages to feel fresh.

Indian underdog sports film will make American girls cheer.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Aug 3, 2012

India is definitely Bollywood, ashamed of neither sentimentality nor predictability. Yet its sharp-eyed view of Indian society makes for a world of difference from old-style, sugar-coated Bollywood films.

Full Review | Sep 4, 2007

The film's greatest merit is its commentary on sexism in India. As it should, Chak De! India gives the women, in the closing credits, the last word.

Full Review | Aug 25, 2007

While the tale of the sporting underdog is hardly new, Jaideep Sahni's screenplay offers a rare look at a popular Indian sport often overshadowed by cricket.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Aug 21, 2007

A very familiar, very formula underdog sports movie with nothing to distinguish it from similar, equally slick Hollywood product--except for maybe a Bollywood-norm run time of 150 minutes.

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/4 | Aug 19, 2007

Weaves its familiar story with some fresh textures and even manages to invest the conflict on the field with a resonance that transcends the tick-tock turnover of the numerals on the scoreboard.

Full Review | Aug 16, 2007

Director Shimit Amin and his cast bring considerable conviction to familiar characters and situations.

A patriotic heartwarmer that scores some old-fashioned entertainment goals despite its flaws.

Full Review | Aug 15, 2007

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Chak De! India

• Kabir Khan, the coach of the Indian Women's National Hockey Team, dreams of making his all-girls team emerge victorious against all odds.
• Kabir Khan (Shahrukh Khan) knows what it's like to come back from the dead. The ex Indian Captain has now come back in the avatar of the Coach of the Indian Women's National Hockey team. A team that exists more on paper and less in reality. The team is a rag-tag bunch of girls with their own agenda. A bunch of girls who have forgotten what it is like to play for the love of the game. Of playing because you want glory for your country. Not because you want a pensioned job or a government flat. They have all forgotten the sharp thrill of just holding the hockey stick, keeping their eyes on the ball and playing for all they are worth. They have played every game but hockey to make sure they get selected every year in the Indian National team. But what does it really mean to play for the Indian National team? To play for India? The girls have never known the thrilling energy of being Team India. Of giving their all to see their country's name on a trophy. But Kabir Khan, once a captain, now forgotten, does. He knows what it takes to get there. And what it means to return empty handed. This time, he wants to make sure that it's different. He knows there are no second chances. Despite his past, he believes that if only the girls played as one, anything would be possible. Because Kabir Khan believes that it is not that we can't win. It's just that we have never believed we can. CHAK DE INDIA is the story of a coach's fight of making his team, Team India by overcoming their diverse backgrounds, by learning to use everything that life hurls on them as a secret weapon. It's a story about honesty, sincerity and integrity. The Film became a cult classic and won its leading man the National Award and put the Indian National Sport "Hockey", back on the map. — Official Source
• Kabir Khan is termed a traitor after loosing a match to rival Pakistan he goes on missing for years, seven years later he resurfaces to take up the job of coach for Indian women hockey team which the association believes is of no use.Kabir takes charge of sixteen member team which is divided in between competitive,district and seniority but Kabir's aim is that we are not playing for any of these but India. The team isn't happy with his tough coaching and strict discipline and want to sack him finally he resigns.During Kabir's farewell the women get in scuffle with men trying to get smart with the team and bash them badly and Kabir sees his team unity.The team accepts their mistake and ask him to remain their coach now Kabir's only aim is to take the team to World Cup in Australia. — [email protected]
• Chak De! India opens in Delhi during the final minutes of a (fictional) Hockey World Cup match between Pakistan and India, with Pakistan leading, 1-0. When the Indian team captain, Kabir Khan (Shah Rukh Khan) is fouled, he elects to take the penalty stroke himself. His strike, however, flies just above the goal and India suffers a crushing defeat. Soon after the match ends, the media begins to circulate a photograph of Khan accepting a handshake from the captain of the Pakistan team. This action leads to a nation-wide smear campaign which alleged that Khan (who is a Muslim) might have "thrown" the game in an act of sympathy towards Pakistan. The religious prejudice exhibited towards Khan by the entire society at large forces him and his mother (Joyoshree Arora) out of their ancestral home and into exile. Seven years later, Mr. Tripathi (Anjan Srivastav), the head of India's Hockey association, meets with Khan's friend and hockey advocate Uttamaji (Mohit Chauhan), to discuss the Indian women's hockey team. Tripathi argues the team has no future since, the only long term role for women is to "cook and clean." Uttamaji, however, informs him that Kabir Khan (whom no one has seen for seven years) wants to coach the team. Though initially skeptical, Tripathi ultimately agrees to this arrangement. Khan thus finds himself in charge of a group of 16 young women from various sections of India, who are divided by their own competitive natures and individual prejudices. While Komal Chautala (Chitrashi Rawat) from Haryana, conflicts with Preeti Sabarwal (Sagarika Ghatge) from Chandigarh, Balbir Kaur (Tanya Abrol) from Punjab has an extremely short temper and bullies Rani Dispotta (Seema Azmi) and Soimoi Kerketa (Nisha Nair), belonging to the remote villages in Jharkhand. Mary Ralte (Kimi Laldawla) from Mizoram and Molly Zimik (Masochon "Chon Chon" Zimik) from Manipur (in North-East India) are both treated as "foreigners" by virtually everyone they meet and face repeated sexual harassment. The team's captain, Vidya Sharma (Vidya Malvade), is forced to choose between hockey and the wishes of her husband Rakesh's (Nakul Vaid) family, while Preeti's fiance, Abhimanyu Singh (Vivan Bhatena), the (fictional) vice captain of the India national cricket team, is deeply threatened by her involvement with the team. Khan realizes that he can only unite the girls if they develop the discipline to work as a team. This leads him to have his assistant Krishnaji (Vibha Chhibber) bench a number of players during the first few days, including the most experienced player, Bindia Naik (Shilpa Shukla). In response, Bindia engineers a revolt which leads Khan to resign. As a gesture of good will, Khan, however, invites Krishnaji, the team manager Sukhlal (Javed Khan), and the girls to a farewell lunch. During the lunch, a few boys start teasing Mary, leading to a large brawl between the girls and the boys. The quarrel, however, unites the girls and destroys their anger towards Khan. They request him to remain as their coach. Khan, impressed by the display of their team spirit, eventually agrees and further trains them on various aspects. Their newly found unity is, however, challenged by Tripathi who suddenly decides that the women's team will not go to Australia for "The World Championship." Khan, however, forces him to agree to a challenge match with the men's team on condition that if the girls win, they will be allowed to go to Australia. The girls eventually lose the match, but their courageous performance is well praised by the men's team and forces Tripathi to change his mind and send them to Australia. During "The World Cup", the girls compete against teams such as the Hockeyroos (Australia), the Black Sticks Women (New Zealand), the Las Leonas (Argentina), and the South Korean team among others. While still working to overcome their differences, the girls eventually learn to act as a single unit, leading them to win the Championship. In doing so, they not only destroyed the prejudices which once separated them, but also proved to their families and country the merits of women's hockey. Khan, restoring his reputation and proving his mettle, returns his ancestral home with his mother, welcomed by the once angry neighbors.

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Chak De! India

Chak De! India: Release Date, Trailer, Songs, Cast

• Release Date 10 August 2007
• Language Hindi
• Genre Drama
• Duration 2h 29min
• Cast Shah Rukh Khan , Vidya Malvade, Shilpa Shukla, Sagarika Ghatge, Chitrashi Rawat, Tanya Abrol, Shubhi Mehta, Anaitha Nair, Arya Menon, Kimi Laldawla, Masochon Zimik, Sandia Furtado, Nichola Sequeira, Kimberly Miranda, Seema Azmi, Raynia Mascerhanas, Nisha Nair, Nakul Vaid, Anjan Srivastav, Vibha Chibber, Javed Khan, Mohit Chauhan, Vivan Bhatena, Joyshree Arora
• Director Shimit Amin
• Writer Jaideep Sahni
• Cinematography Sudeep Chatterjee
• Music Salim–Sulaiman
• Producer Aditya Chopra
• Production Yash Raj Films

About Chak De! India Movie (2007)

The coach of the women’s Indian hockey team Kabir Khan (Shah Rukh Khan) fights hard to keep a broken team together, build it for better and bring home the World Cup — all while trying to undo the bad against his name.

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5 Life Lessons We Learnt From Shah Rukh Khan’s Chak De! India

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Chak De India

Empower young hearts: 'chak de india' – a tale of teamwork, resilience, and patriotism, perfect for young teens, recommended for age, editor rating:.

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Shimit amin, prime video, synopsis: follow the journey of a diverse group of girls as they unite to chase their dreams and bring glory to india through field hockey., what parents should be aware of, "chak de india" is an inspiring sports drama suitable for young teens (12-14 years). parents should be aware of the following aspects:the film revolves around the sport of field hockey and focuses on teamwork, resilience, and patriotism. while it's suitable for young teens, some scenes may be emotionally intense as characters face challenges and discrimination.there are instances of gender bias and prejudice against the female hockey team, which can serve as discussion points for parents to address issues of equality and empowerment with their young teenagers.the film's central theme is empowerment through sports, emphasizing the importance of determination and hard work in achieving one's goals. parents can encourage their young teens to pursue their passions after watching this movie.while there are no explicit scenes of intimacy or romance, there is a subplot involving the coach's past, which may require parental guidance for context."chak de india" contains scenes of intense sports competition and pressure, which may be emotionally charged for some young teens. parents should ensure their child is comfortable with such situations.there are no instances of drinking, drugs, smoking, profanity, or excessive violence in the film, making it suitable for young teens..

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"chak de india" is a sports drama film directed by shimit amin, starring shah rukh khan as kabir khan, a former men's hockey team captain turned coach of the indian women's hockey team.the film follows kabir khan's journey as he takes on the challenging task of coaching an eclectic group of young women from different parts of india. these players face not only the pressure of competition but also societal prejudices and gender bias.as the team faces numerous hurdles and struggles to find unity, kabir khan instills in them the values of teamwork, discipline, and resilience. he encourages the players to break through stereotypes and prove themselves on the hockey field."chak de india" is not just about hockey; it's about breaking barriers and challenging societal norms. the diverse team of players comes together, putting aside their differences to chase a common dream – to win the world cup and bring glory to india.the film's emotional core lies in the individual journeys of the players, each with her own backstory, dreams, and battles to fight. their struggles against discrimination and self-doubt resonate deeply, making the movie both inspiring and relatable.the climax of the film, the final match against australia, is a heart-pounding sequence that captures the essence of sportsmanship and patriotism. it is here that the players display their growth, resilience, and determination."chak de india" is a celebration of the human spirit and the power of sports to unite and empower. it encourages young teens to pursue their passions, stand up against discrimination, and work together as a team., how good is it, chak de india is a sports drama film that was released in the year 2007. the movie was directed by shimit amin, produced by aditya chopra, and written by jaideep sahni. the film features shah rukh khan in the lead role, who plays the character of a former national hockey player and current coach of the indian women's hockey team. the movie revolves around the struggles and triumphs of the women's team as they prepare for the world cup.the movie is a great watch for kids as it portrays several important life lessons that can inspire and motivate them in their personal lives. one of the main themes of the movie is that of teamwork. the indian women's hockey team in the movie is portrayed as a team struggling with internal conflicts and lack of coordination. however, as their coach, kabir khan (played by shah rukh khan) works with them, the team learns the value of working together for a common goal. the movie conveys this message through several heartwarming scenes where the team members overcome their differences and work together as a united force.another important theme of the movie is that of overcoming obstacles. the indian women's hockey team faces several obstacles throughout the movie, including societal prejudices, gender discrimination, and personal conflicts. however, with hard work and determination, the team manages to overcome all these obstacles and emerges victorious in the end. the movie illustrates the importance of perseverance and self-belief in achieving one's goals.the movie also reflects the importance of gender equality and women empowerment. the indian women's hockey team in the movie faces several challenges because of their gender, including lack of support from the authorities and societal prejudices. however, they manage to overcome these challenges and emerge as champions, thereby breaking the societal norms and proving their worth. the movie inspires kids, especially girls, to follow their dreams and not let societal prejudices hold them back.the movie also provides great insights into the world of sports. the movie showcases the physical and mental preparation required for professional sports, especially at the national/international level. the movie portrays the discipline, hard work, and perseverance that is required to achieve success in sports. the movie also conveys the message that success in sports is not just about winning, but also about the journey and the lessons learned along the way.overall, chak de india is a must-watch movie for kids, especially those who are interested in sports. the movie provides great insights into the world of sports, while also conveying important life lessons related to teamwork, perseverance, gender equality, and women empowerment. the movie is visually stunning, with great performances from the cast, especially shah rukh khan. the movie has a great storyline that is both engaging and inspiring. the movie is suitable for kids of all ages, and parents can watch it with their kids to initiate meaningful conversations around the themes and messages conveyed in the movie..

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• Vidya Malavade reveals Shah Rukh Khan did ‘Sattar Minute’ dialogue from 'Chak De! India' in one take: 'That is the real magic of SRK'

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Bollywood actress Vidya Malavade is best known for her work in the Shah Rukh Khan hit Chak De! India . Over the years, the actress has been seen in various roles, across formats. In a recent interview with Bollywood Bubble , the actress opened up about her career, including the rejections she has faced along the way. Vidya Malavade shared that she had lost opportunities on grounds of being “too young, too old, too pretty, not-so-pretty, too glamorous, not glamorous”. She also spoke about a “weird” role she was offered – to play actor Sidharth Malhotra's mother. Vidya, 51, is only 12 years older than the Shershaah actor. Recounting the experience, Vidya said, “I remember I got this call for… This is really weird… Some casting people who were casting for Sidharth Malhotra's mother in some… I am not going to say where but in something and they called me and I was just… Really? Do you have no clue about what you must do? Some casting person, she was probably a new assistant or whatever. But I am like, ‘How? What is it? How is the brain working?'”

In the same interview, Vidya Malavade also revealed that Imtiaz Ali once almost rejected her for being “too glamorous”. Referring to her role as Vaishali in Dr Arora , Vidya said, “When Imtiaz's casting team – when they were casting, he kept saying, ‘No she can't do it. She's too glamorous for this part.' He wanted somebody to look like a housewife from the heartland of the country. He was like, ‘How will she carry it off? I don't think she will.'”

Explaining how she convinced the filmmaker to not “take the part away from” her because of her looks, Vidya Malavade added: “I remember Mukesh Chabbra's team was casting and he's like do you have any photos like the character they want so I can show it to the team and show. And I sent pictures. He was like, ‘Not these, I want something more.' I was at a shoot. I packed up early, called my house help and told her I needed a saree and blouse of hers. I wore that saree, wore some kajal and styled my hair. I made her only take pictures. I sent the picture and a message to Imtiaz Ali sir telling him, ‘Sir, please don't take a part away from me because of the way I look. Because I know I can transform and do what it takes to be Vaishali. And he said just give me a few days. A couple of days later I got a call saying that you're on. For me, that was a transformation.”

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Vidya Malvade Says Chak De India Makers Tracked Their Periods To Avoid Running Shots: 'Could Get A Breather'

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Vidya Malvade will soon be seen in Ruslaan.

Vidya Malvade lauded the makers of Chak De India and said that they scheduled the shoot beautifully.

Actress Vidya Malvade became a household name after she starred in Shah Rukh Khan starter Chak De India. She played the team’s captain, Vidya Sharma, who ventured to prove her worth in hockey after she got married. Recently, Vidya was asked how her experience was working as a team of 16 actresses. Vidya lauded the makers of the film was their detailed scheduling.

Speaking to Bollywood Hungama, Vidya said, “I think I have to give this to Yash Raj because there could have been a lot of chaos, we were 16 girls, not easy to handle us. There was detailing to the point where they had one aunty for us who knew when our periods would come, where we could not maybe do the shots of running around in the field, where one could get a breather because they are on their period and they could do something else… It was so beautifully planned like that. That needs to be given to Yash Raj.”

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Meanwhile, on the work front, Vidya was last seen in Mismatched seasons one and two on Netflix. The show stars Prakajta Koli and Rohit Saraf as leads. The third season of the franchise has been wrapped recently.

Vidya will next be seen in Ruslaan, starring Aayush Sharma in the lead. Directed by Karan L Butani and produced by Sri Sathya Sai Arts, Ruslaan stars Aayush Sharma, Sushrii Mishraa, Jagapathi Babu, and Vidya Malvade. It’s scheduled to be released on April 26. With Ruslaan, Aayush Sharma is venturing outside Salman Khan Productions for the first time.

Vidya is leaving no stone unturned to promote the Aayush Sharma starrer. Vidya Malavade is still remembered for playing India’s Women’s Hockey Team’s captain Vidya Sharma in the Shah Rukh Khan starrer Chak De India. The film marked Vidya’s breakthrough performance and now fans are excited to see what she brings to the screen with Aayush Sharma’s Ruslaan.

The film’s star-studded screening was held last night. It was attended by big names in Bollywood like Salman Khan, Arpita Khan, Baba Siddique, Pulkit Samrat and Kriti Kharbanda among others. It will be exciting to see how the film performs at the box office today.

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Vidya Malavade: 'We would call SRK 'papa' on Chak De India sets' | Exclusive

Vidya malavade, who played vidya sharma in the 2007 film 'chak de india', shared her experience of working with shah rukh khan. speaking to indiatoday.in, she fondly recalled how the girls' team would call srk 'papa' behind his back..

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• Vidya Malavade said that the girls' team in 'Chak De India' would call SRK 'papa' behind his back
• Malavade said that she admired SRK's generosity, guidance, and high energy levels during shoot
• Malavade will be next seen in Aayush Sharma’s ‘Ruslaan’

Vidya Malavade, who played Vidya Sharma in the 2007 film 'Chak De India', exclusively told IndiaToday.in that the girls' team would call Shah Rukh Khan 'papa' (father) behind his back. The actor also spoke about the qualities she wishes to imbibe from the superstar.

Vidya Malavade played a pivotal role in 'Chak De India' . Ahead of her upcoming film, 'Ruslaan' release, the actor reminisced her days on sets with SRK. She also told us that SRK would be called 'papa' by the girls' team.

Vidya recounted her experience of meeting Shah Rukh Khan during her ‘Chak De India’ days. Describing him as remarkably warm and charming, she said, "SRK is always very warm and welcoming. At the time when we were shooting ‘Chak De India’, he was always very nice. Most of the girls were rather new, young, and had no idea about the camera setup, and he would always be there. One thing that one takes away from him is his generosity, as an actor as well in front of the camera. It's not just about him, it's about everyone around him as well. He believes that a film is never about one person, it has to be about the team."

She continued, "He would always guide us during the shoot, he always did that with all of us which is why we used to call him 'Papa' behind his back. It was a girls’ thing because he was playing our coach and in general, you have so much respect for a coach, he was like a father figure, and also he was very sweet. We would know that he is on the set, we would follow his perfume, and we would be like 'Okay Papa is coming on set'. He always smelt so fresh and nice."

Further praising SRK, Vidya said, "His energy level is so high, he doesn't stop. On our day off, he took us girls out one evening. We watched his film, ‘Don’, then partied at a club. Post that, we partied again in our hotel. It was six in the morning and he still had the energy. He wanted to go for breakfast post the party and I was like what about sleep? Being around him is very uplifting. He just brings everybody up with the amount of energy that he has and he exudes. We can learn and take so much from him. Also, he has a great presence of mind, he is razor-sharp. That's what I would like to imbibe from him."

Vidya Malavade will be next seen in Aayush Sharma’s ‘Ruslaan’. The film will release on April 26. Published By: Anindita Mukhopadhyay Published On: Apr 24, 2024 ALSO READ | Revisiting 'Chak De India': When SRK waved the flag of women empowerment high