Chintu Ji Movie Review
चिंटू जी
4 Sep 2009
What we know
Rishi 'Chintuji' Kapoor, the son of a legendary actor, decides to enter politics and go to Hadbahedi, a remote village. However, he creates havoc by misleading the villagers who trust him simply because he is famous.
Cast and crew
Rishi KapoorChintu
Priyanshu ChatterjeeArun Bakshi
Kulraj RandhawaDevika Malhotra
Saurabh ShuklaMalkani
Grusha KapoorKanta
Sophiya ChaudharyMenka
Kseniya RyabinkinaSpecial AppearanceWhere to watch in India
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Chintu Ji movie review: what critics say (6)
What critics say Critics are mostly positive with reservations: 3 of 6 rated critics gave it 3.5 or more, 1 gave it 2 or less.
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Read the full reviewAt its heart Chintuji is a simple tale about good values. At one level Chintuji is also a comment on the celebrity culture in India, where people idolise their stars blindly. But what makes it special is the writing.
Read the full reviewWhile the movie is slow paced and some of the sequences unnecessary, Chintuji works at most times. The movie reminds you of those innumerable serials on television in the 80s and early 90s.
Read the full reviewA charming little treat of a film, Chintuji, written and directed by Ranjit Kapur, is a clever satire that stars Rishi Kapoor as an exaggerated version of himself.The film falters in its second half when the screenplay deviates…
Read the full reviewWell, none of us have ever underestimated Rishi Kapoor’s acting talent but yes one can’t get over his ‘pullover in summer’ days too. But this fifty something actor is not someone you can ignore.
Read the full reviewSadly, Chintuji is a case of good intentions marred by flawed execution. The first half speaks the language of community; the second half is personality oriented. The switch jars.
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Day-wise India net starts on 4 Sep 2009. Advance booking and every day's figure are on the box office page.
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Questions
Is Chintu Ji worth watching?
Critics rate it good: 3.1 out of 5, with 5 of 6 critics recommending it.
When did Chintu Ji release?
4 Sep 2009.
Who is in the cast of Chintu Ji?
Rishi Kapoor, Priyanshu Chatterjee, Kulraj Randhawa, Saurabh Shukla, Grusha Kapoor, Anu Kapoor, Sophiya Chaudhary, Ashish Ghosh.
Who directs Chintu Ji?
Ranjit Kapoor.
What do critics say about Chintu Ji?
6 critic reviews are on this page, with a Critic Score of 3.1 out of 5. Each one shows the critic, a short excerpt and a link to the full review.