Nov. 15, 2019|India|150 Min.|R
Genre: Bollywood;Drama;Romance
Description: Motichoor Chaknachoor is a 2019 Indian comedy-drama film directed by Debamitra Biswal in her debut. The movie was produced by Rajesh Bhatia and Kiran Bhatia under Woodpecker Movies Private Limited, in collaboration with Viacom 18 Studios. It features Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Athiya Shetty in the lead roles, with a supporting cast including Vibha Chibber, Navni Parihar, Vivek Mishra, Karuna Pandey, Sanjeev Vats, Abhishek Rawat, Sapna Sand, and Usha Nagar.
The story revolves around Pushpinder Tyagi, a 36-year-old man working in Dubai, who returns to his hometown of Bhopal in search of a bride. During his quest, he crosses paths with his young neighbor, Anita “Annie” Awasthi, who dreams of marrying someone settled abroad to fulfill her desire to leave India. While Pushpinder is eager to find a wife regardless of appearance or personality, Annie is determined to escape her middle-class life, causing tension for her family.
The film hit theaters on November 15, 2019, and received mixed reviews, though Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s performance was widely praised. It later premiered on Netflix on January 24, 2020, where it became a hit, trending in the Top 10 movies for six weeks.
Interestingly, director Debamitra Biswal faced legal issues shortly after the film’s release. She was accused of a Rs 32 lakh fraud related to the unauthorized sale of the film’s rights, as detailed in a petition filed in November 2019.
The movie captures the cultural nuances of marriage and family dynamics in India, blending humor with drama to explore themes of love, ambition, and societal expectations.
Cast director: Debamitra Biswal
Cast actor: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Athiya Shetty, Vibha Chibber, Abhishek Rawat, Devanshu Singh, Karuna Pandey, Navni Parihar, Vivek Mishra
Original name: मोतीचूर चकनाचूर