Cheeni Kum
“A Sugar Free Romance”
Synopsis
Buddhadev Gupta, a 64-year-old chef, falls in love with a 34-year-old software engineer, Nina. However, their future becomes uncertain when he discovers that her father is six years his junior.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 25, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- R. Balki
- Screenplay & Story
- Manoj Tapadia, Sameer Anjaan, R. Balki
- Original Score
- Ilaiyaraaja
- Original Title
- Cheeni Kum
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Production Studios
- Eros International, People Tree Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
R. Balki
Manoj Tapadia, Sameer Anjaan, R. Balki
Ilaiyaraaja
P. C. Sreeram
Sunil Manchanda
Department Leadership Roster
R. Balki
Director
Sunil Manchanda
Producer
P. C. Sreeram
Director of Photography
R. Balki
Writer
Ilaiyaraaja
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cheeni Kum
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cheeni Kum about?
Buddhadev Gupta, a 64-year-old chef, falls in love with a 34-year-old software engineer, Nina. However, their future becomes uncertain when he discovers that her father is six years his junior.
Who directed Cheeni Kum?
Cheeni Kum was directed by R. Balki.
Who stars in Cheeni Kum?
The principal cast of Cheeni Kum includes Amitabh Bachchan, Tabu, Paresh Rawal, Swini Khara, Vinay Jain.
When was Cheeni Kum released and how long is it?
Cheeni Kum was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 2h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Cheeni Kum?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cheeni Kum was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cheeni Kum?
Cheeni Kum holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).