Cholai
চোলাই
Synopsis
Cholai is a black comedy based on the 2011 hooch fatalities in Bengal, India. Country liquor, commonly known as 'Cholai' is a flourishing business in rural Bengal It is cheap and highly addictive. A sudden turn of events is triggered when a batch of Cholai gets toxic during the brewing process. Soon people who had consumed the Cholai start falling ill and the death toll rises to 172. Media turns the incident into a political drama. To pacify the outrage, the Government launches compensation for the family members of the victims. A gold-rush ensues following the announcement, everyone wants their share. Deaths due to other causes could be become 'entitled' for compensation if the right palms are greased with their share. The mourning soon transforms into greed and corruption.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arun Roy
- Screenplay & Story
- Arun Roy
- Original Score
- Mayukh-Mainak
- Original Title
- চোলাই
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Bengali
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- KR Movies & Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arun Roy
Arun Roy, Subhamoy Chatterjee
Mayukh-Mainak
Gopi Bhagat
Sanglap Bhowmik
Jaspreet Kaur
Department Leadership Roster
Arun Roy
Screenplay
Jaspreet Kaur
Producer
Gopi Bhagat
Director of Photography
Gobinda Mondal
Costume Design
Sanglap Bhowmik
Editor
Arun Roy
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cholai
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What is Cholai about?
Cholai is a black comedy based on the 2011 hooch fatalities in Bengal, India. Country liquor, commonly known as 'Cholai' is a flourishing business in rural Bengal It is cheap and highly addictive. A sudden turn of events is triggered when a batch of Cholai gets toxic during the brewing process. Soon people who had consumed the Cholai start falling ill and the death toll rises to 172. Media turns the incident into a political drama. To pacify the outrage, the Government launches compensation for the family members of the victims. A gold-rush ensues following the announcement, everyone wants their share. Deaths due to other causes could be become 'entitled' for compensation if the right palms are greased with their share. The mourning soon transforms into greed and corruption.
Who directed Cholai?
Cholai was directed by Arun Roy.
Who stars in Cholai?
The principal cast of Cholai includes Saswata Chatterjee, Kharaj Mukherjee, Sandeep Ghosh, Sumit Samaddar, Shankar Chakraborty.
When was Cholai released and how long is it?
Cholai was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Cholai?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cholai was composed by Mayukh-Mainak.