Nov. 13, 2020|India|136 Min.|TV-14
Genre: Bollywood;Comedy;Drama
Description: “Chhalaang,” released in 2020, is a film that humorously yet meaningfully highlights the significance of sports education within the school curriculum. The story revolves around Montu, a laid-back physical training (PT) instructor at a semi-government-funded school in Northern India. For Montu, teaching PT is merely a job, and he approaches it with little seriousness. However, circumstances push him to step up and take his role seriously, something he has never done before.
Montu’s life takes a turn when he falls for Neelima “Neelu” Mehra, the school’s new computer teacher. Their budding relationship faces challenges, especially when a new senior PT instructor, Inder Mohan Singh, arrives. Singh excels in areas where Montu struggles, creating tension between the two. The rivalry escalates to a point where they decide to settle their differences by having their student teams compete against each other. Interestingly, Montu’s younger brother, Monty, is part of Singh’s team.
Despite the odds, Montu’s team emerges victorious, leading to a resolution between the two instructors. Singh and Montu agree to work together, and Montu earns Neelu’s approval for their relationship. Through Montu’s journey, the film underscores the transformative power of sports education and its role in shaping character.
The movie also touches upon themes of personal growth and overcoming challenges. Montu’s character evolves from being a carefree individual to someone who realizes his potential and the impact he can have on his students’ lives. Directed by Hansal Mehta, “Chhalaang” combines humor, inspiration, and a heartfelt message about the importance of sports in education.
Cast director: Hansal Mehta
Cast actor: Rajkummar Rao, Nushrratt Bharuccha, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Saurabh Shukla, Satish Kaushik, Ila Arun, Jatin Sarna, Baljinder Kaur, Naman Jain, Rajiv Gupta
Original name: छलांग