As the baseline of the movie says winning is really everything and this movie is a winner. Written by Jaideep Sahni produced by Aditya Chopra directed by Shimit Amin starring Shahrukh Khan and a bunch of endearing young women. I watched this movie twice before writing this. I watched it twice because I wanted to. The movie is awesome in all means !
The tale of a disgraced player taking on an underdog team to redeem himself and make a point is no new storyline (in Indian cinema it could be) but what holds this movie together is its sense of purpose. The movie is made to tell a tale and that’s what it does. Shimit Amin has a talent for tight storytelling which was evident in his Ab Tak Chappan. Jaideep Sahni’s writing goes absolutely in sync with Shimit Amin’s style. Salim Suleiman’s score is memorable and adds soul to an already tight narrative and of course the production values are taken care of by Yash Raj films. Let’s not forget this movie does for Hockey what a Lagaan could not do for Indian cricket (yup…that’s’ because the cricket team’s not doing too great is it while the hockey team in reaching the top spot once again)
The latest is that this movie is being included in some management school curriculum and I can see why. The movie is a lesson for any kind of team oriented existence be it in sports or even in corporate life. After Lagaan this is one movie which again instills the feeling of passion purpose conviction and teaming in spite of surmounting challenges opposition politics and everything else put together. Being in the corporate world myself I couldn’t help but relate to the situations in the movie from the conviction to the politics the support to the dissent the oldies in the team resenting change to the newbies being unsure there’s everything you want in this movie. You want a situation you will find it you want a learning you will get it. Its to teaming and winning what The Godfather is to life answering every question you can ask.
The movie takes you a on a roller coaster ride which is impeccably predictable knowingly understated but yet…you fall in love with this piece of cinematic brilliance. You know what’s happening you know what’s going to happen but yet you wait with bated breath to watch it unfold.
The girls playing the team of girls are outstanding and Shahrukh Khan is absolutely controlled and a superstar beyond measure for being the star and yet allowing the team to star in this sporty movie. I have always been a fan of Shahrukh Khan the superstar but after this movie. I do believe that he can act act within the confines of a character.
The girls led by the experienced but authority-resistant Bindiya Naik (Shilpa Shukla) the quite Gunjan perky Aliyah Bose(Anaitha Nair ),matured Vidya Sharma (Vidya Malavade) strong and hot-tempered Balbir. Mary Ralte the very cute and endearing Komal Chautala (Chitrashi Rawat) the attractive Preeti Sabharwal (Sagarika Ghagte) and many others who can put some established actresses to shame come together as the Indian Women’s hockey team and rule the screen for over 2.5 hours along with their coach Kabir Khan (Shahrukh).
The story commences with India losing a final to Pakistan in the men’s world cup due to the captain Kabir Khan missing a penalty and then facing the ire of the media and the public. With allegations of being a Pakistan supporter Kabir Khan leaves his locality and goes into obscurity for 7 years. A bunch of bureaucratic never-been-on-the-field administrators of the hockey association are sitting over the coach’s job for the Indian Women’s Hockey team and Kabir Khan takes up the job.
It gets interesting from here on with coach Kabir trying to build a team first rather than teach hockey. There are unforgettable characters in the team take the tiny dynamo Komal Chautala for example. From Haryana this little cutie absolutely holds your attention with her rapid fire dialogue delivery. I can go on and on about the cast because they are brilliant. The team faces many a hurdle right from their practice sessions to getting their chance in the world-championships in Australia but eventually get there. And what unfolds there is a combination of brilliant photography tight scriptwriting some excellent technical support & great production of the hockey scenes. What you get are scenes of absolute natural action yet nail-biting suspense.
The scenes between the girls when they first register for the training camp the scene when they first go to their dormitories the first training session the hockey match with the men’s team and all the championship hockey matches are awesome.
While I do not want to give away the climax although I did mention it is all predictable let me just say that having watched this movie twice I still did not lose out on the thrill because the characters and the story overpowers the action. You want to hear those dialogues again you want to see Kabir Khan’s passion again you want to admire the young expressions again and you will want to watch this movie again and again….
Chak De! india is a very motivational movie…. The film which is based on a real-life story makes a deeper impact on the students of management. They can visualise the concept of the story and apply it in job areas later on. Chak De will help understand concepts like human resource management strategy motivation determination skills leadership ambition and making the most out of the worst kind of situations.
Chak de is a really inspirational movie…jus look at our hockey,footbal n cricket teams…they hav started winning in every field after the release of Chak de…i myself felt the gush of adrenaline while watching the movie…i loved the movie so much that i’ve stored it on my laptop and watch it wenever i require boosting of my self-esteem… its a great movie…. CHAK-DE INDIA…
It was really nice to read a post like this. I am not sure for how long we are going to hold on to this dream created by the director. We currently are victims of the exponentially overgrown and extremely influential stream called MEDIA. We dont get to see what we want to see we only get to see what they want us to see. I am sure nobody will actually bother to set a reminder in their Television for the next Hockey match but we may think of getting the statdium tickets for the next India cricket match. So my question is : Was the director successful in proving his point ? The answer is NO. One recent post in IBN had a photo where we saw SHAHRUKH KHAN ( KABIR KHAN fame ) waving the Indian Flag in the Twenty20 world cup finals. Well I didnt see him visiting any Hockey match recently !! or in that case any other game. My second question is : Why do we need to depend on a film to realise that we are overlooking some sport ? Its sad isnt it !!
I would love to see an article where in we have boasted about the capabilities and incapabilities of our Hockey badminton and chess players… !!I l
A great motivational movie…As u said Chak De is the new principle adopted by students of management and even by corporates… It emphasises the strength of teamwork…. Shahrukh Khan is beyond doubt a great actor. v could see him even during the T20 world cup in South Africa cheering team India…. Now Chak De posters r a common sight everywhere…
Chak Degr8 postI saw this movie the very first show in mumbaigood moviebut as u said was predictable even the climaxrightI think u actually dipped into the moviePeople should look forward for english moviesthere are so manysay The Titans,etc etcThere are many good moviesAs far as Sharuk is considered He is a good actor and the girls did a gr8 jobwhich made this movie good
This movie was real boost to Indian Hockey players as is evident from the results of the both male-female hockey teams. I think the main issue raised by the movie was the maladministration of the hockey association (which still holds) but it showed that how in difficult situations sheer efforts and dedication can really lift our morale and yield results in our favour.
<p>yes this movie really is a big fun…but the point to be noticed is as this movie came at box office,it influenced people of india whether its a coincidence or the wishes of people soon after this movie india won asia cup in hockey n t-20 in cricket. In real sense the whole indian mob is saying “chak de india”<br /> yes india always be like tht…</p>
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