Chameli Ki Shaadi
चमेली की शादी
Synopsis
Charandas, a young man in a village has no aim in life except to be a pehelwaan (wrestler). He takes an oath that he will not court or marry a girl until he hits the age of forty. But things changes when Charandas meets Chameli and falls in love with her. A hilarious take on the caste system of India, as both of them come from different castes and try hard to marry each other.
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Anil Kapoor
Charandas
Amrita Singh
Chameli
Amjad Khan
Adv. Harish
Om Prakash
Ustad Mastram Pahelwan
Bharati Achrekar
Champa, Chameli's Mother
Annu Kapoor
Chhadam Lal / Chhadami
Ram Sethi
Nathulal
Jayshree Talpade
Gulabo, Nathulal's Wife
Shail Chaturvedi
Lachchuram Kaphanchi, Makhkhan's Father
Rupini
Anita, Chameli's Friend
Pankaj Kapur
Kallumal 'Koylewala', Chameli's Father
Satyendra Kapoor
Bhajandas
Tabassum
Bhajandas' wife
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Basu Chatterjee
- Screenplay & Story
- Anjaan, Prakash Mehra
- Original Score
- Anandji Veerji Shah, Kalyanji Veerji Shah
- Original Title
- चमेली की शादी
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Basu Chatterjee
Anjaan, Prakash Mehra
Anandji Veerji Shah, Kalyanji Veerji Shah
Sushil Gaur, Ramesh Ningo
Department Leadership Roster
Anandji Veerji Shah
Original Music Composer
Kalyanji Veerji Shah
Original Music Composer
Basu Chatterjee
Director
Sushil Gaur
Producer
Ramesh Ningo
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chameli Ki Shaadi
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Chameli Ki Shaadi about?
Charandas, a young man in a village has no aim in life except to be a pehelwaan (wrestler). He takes an oath that he will not court or marry a girl until he hits the age of forty. But things changes when Charandas meets Chameli and falls in love with her. A hilarious take on the caste system of India, as both of them come from different castes and try hard to marry each other.
Who directed Chameli Ki Shaadi?
Chameli Ki Shaadi was directed by Basu Chatterjee.
Who stars in Chameli Ki Shaadi?
The principal cast of Chameli Ki Shaadi includes Anil Kapoor, Amrita Singh, Amjad Khan, Om Prakash, Bharati Achrekar.
When was Chameli Ki Shaadi released and how long is it?
Chameli Ki Shaadi was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 2h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Chameli Ki Shaadi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chameli Ki Shaadi was composed by Anandji Veerji Shah, Kalyanji Veerji Shah.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Chameli Ki Shaadi?
Chameli Ki Shaadi holds official age classifications: IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.).