Checkmate
Turup
Synopsis
Chess is a popular pastime in this neighbourhood, with roadside games bringing together men, to challenge each other in friendly and sometimes unfriendly matches. But for some, the pawns include morality and religion causing tensions to erupt when a tournament gets underway. Against this backdrop, a domestic worker with a secret hobby, a former journalist struggling with married life and a young woman in love, find themselves pushing boundaries and challenging the rules of the game.
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TURUP - बिसात तैयार है, आप सब आमंत्रित हैं इस बाज़ी में (Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-07-16
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- Director
- Ektara Collective
- Screenplay & Story
- Rinchin, Maheen Mirza
- Original Title
- Turup
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Ektara Collective
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ektara Collective
Rinchin, Maheen Mirza
Maheen Mirza
Puloma Pal
Department Leadership Roster
Rinchin
Writer
Maheen Mirza
Director of Photography
Puloma Pal
Editor
Maheen Mirza
Writer
Ektara Collective
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Checkmate
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What is Checkmate about?
Chess is a popular pastime in this neighbourhood, with roadside games bringing together men, to challenge each other in friendly and sometimes unfriendly matches. But for some, the pawns include morality and religion causing tensions to erupt when a tournament gets underway. Against this backdrop, a domestic worker with a secret hobby, a former journalist struggling with married life and a young woman in love, find themselves pushing boundaries and challenging the rules of the game.
Who directed Checkmate?
Checkmate was directed by Ektara Collective.
Who stars in Checkmate?
The principal cast of Checkmate includes Moulina Midde, Sheela Rawat, Madhu Bhagat, Syed Saim Ali, Anil Singh.
When was Checkmate released and how long is it?
Checkmate was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.