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Chachi 420

  • 1997
  • 2h 35m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
14K
YOUR RATING
Tabu and Kamal Haasan in Chachi 420 (1997)
ComedyDramaMusicalRomance

Desperation to be with his only child forces a divorced man to take the guise of the child's nanny. Situations get really messy when the child's grandfather (the man's ex-father-in-law) fall... Read allDesperation to be with his only child forces a divorced man to take the guise of the child's nanny. Situations get really messy when the child's grandfather (the man's ex-father-in-law) falls in love with his disguised ex-son-in-law.Desperation to be with his only child forces a divorced man to take the guise of the child's nanny. Situations get really messy when the child's grandfather (the man's ex-father-in-law) falls in love with his disguised ex-son-in-law.

  • Director
    • Kamal Haasan
  • Writers
    • Gulzar
    • Kamal Haasan
    • Crazy Mohan
  • Stars
    • Kamal Haasan
    • Amrish Puri
    • Om Puri
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    14K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Kamal Haasan
    • Writers
      • Gulzar
      • Kamal Haasan
      • Crazy Mohan
    • Stars
      • Kamal Haasan
      • Amrish Puri
      • Om Puri
    • 9User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 6 nominations total

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    Kamal Haasan
    Kamal Haasan
    • Jaiprakash Paswan
    • (as Padmashri Kamal Haasan)
    • …
    Amrish Puri
    Amrish Puri
    • Durgaprasad Bhardwaj
    Om Puri
    Om Puri
    • Banwarilal Pandey
    Tabu
    Tabu
    • Janki Paswan
    Johnny Walker
    Johnny Walker
    • Joseph
    • (as Johny Walker)
    Paresh Rawal
    Paresh Rawal
    • Hariharan 'Haribhai'
    Nassar
    Nassar
    • Siraj Akhtar
    • (as Nasser)
    Ayesha Jhulka
    Ayesha Jhulka
    • Ratna
    Atul Agnihotri
    Atul Agnihotri
    • Self (in song "Gare Dore")
    Ritu Shivpuri
    Ritu Shivpuri
    • Self (in song "Gare Dore")
    Raj Zutshi
    Raj Zutshi
    • Dr. Rohit
    • (as Raj Zutchi)
    Raghuram
    Abaswaram Ramjhi
    Madhan Bob
      R.S. Shivaji
      R.S. Shivaji
      • Driver
      Bobby Bedi
      • Market Goon
      Laxmi Ratan
      Chandramohan
        • Director
          • Kamal Haasan
        • Writers
          • Gulzar
          • Kamal Haasan
          • Crazy Mohan
        • All cast & crew
        • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

        User reviews9

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        10MandalBros-5

        CHILDHOOD Revisit.

        No doubt it's one of the best films of our childhood. Then, many of us didn't know who Kamal Haasan was. While growing we get to know more and more about this legend. This is the official remake of Tamil film Avvai Shanmughi, Kamal Haasan was also there in the lead role. The Hindi remake was to be directed by Shantanu Sheorey, but it's good that Kamal took over as director and we get to introduce with the Director Kamal Haasan.

        Many may say that this type of concept will not work nowadays. But, without any doubt I can say that this film would've been same hit what it was back then because of its brilliant portrayal and writing. Lyrics by Gulzar and music of Vishal Bhardwaj were easily lovable and now nostalgic. Loved the entire cast specially Om Puri, Paresh Rawal and little Fatima. Really miss this type of comedies nowadays.

        Available on YouTube.

        © MandalBros.
        9thyssenbot

        One of the funniest hindi movie ever made

        Well scripted, superbly acted and absolutely funny. I don't remember a movie in which legends of Indian cinema, Amrish Puri, Om Puri, Paresh Rawal, Johny Walker, Nasser and Kamal Hassan came together in a comedy.

        It is a laugh riot, and it will make you forget all your worries for a moment.
        9activatebhargav

        An exciting watch ...Full of fun and laughter

        Kamal Haasan has directed this superb movie where he disguises as a woman to win back his ex-wife and daughter from the father in law. It has many funny and extremely hilarious moments throughout the movie and is my go to movie multiple number of times. The music by Vishal Bhardwaj is like a breath of fresh air and add to it the lyrics of Gulzaar sahab provide an subtle touche. Kamal Hassan has excelled in the titular character and is a complete genius. The support cast with their perfect comic timing are a treat to watch.. Kudos to Om Puri, Amrish Puri, Nassar and Paresh Rawal. They keep the humor going throughout. Worth repeat watching!
        8silvan-desouza

        Good remake of MRS DOUBTFIRE

        Kamal Hassan one of the most talented actors we have This is one of his most remembered films after EK DUJJE KE LIYE(1981)

        The film was also directed by him and the film is a good movie to watch In fact Kamal Hassan looked so perfect as a women that he was unrecognisable

        The film starts off well but actually kick starts when kamal becomes a women the film has several hilarious scenes like the entire revelation of the servant, Om Puri's lines The escapades by kamal Hassan and the confusion

        Till the climax the film keeps you entertained

        Direction by kamal Hassan is very good Music is good

        Kamal Hassan is flawless in his role as a women and even as a lover the role got him immense popularity Tabu too does well Amrish Puri is superb always in deadpan humour and he rocks here as well Om Puri too is hilarious in a comic role Johny Walker is good Ayesha Jhukla is okay Paresh Rawal lends some funny moments
        8jubsdu

        Worst movie ever!

        Absolute Entertainment!! Full of comedy and absolutely the best remake of MRS DOUBTFIRE.

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        • Trivia
          Johny Walker's last role.
        • Quotes

          [about the new mute chef]

          Banwarilal Pandey: Can he cook whatever we write to him?

          Laxmi: Why would you want to write it to him?

          Banwarilal Pandey: Because he is mute.

        • Connections
          Remake of Madame Doubtfire (1993)
        • Soundtracks
          Macarena
          (uncredited)

          Performed by Los del Río

          Licensed by Sony BMG Music Entertainment

          Written by Antonio Romero Monge, Rafael Ruiz Perdigones, Carlos De Yarza and Mike Triay

          © 1993 Warner Chappell Music Spain, S.A (SGAE) BMG Music Publishing Spain S.A (SGAE) and Nuevas Ediciones,

          S.A (SGAE)

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        • Release date
          • December 19, 1997 (India)
        • Country of origin
          • India
        • Language
          • Hindi
        • Also known as
          • The Trickster Aunt
        • Production company
          • Jhamu Sughand Productions
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        • Gross worldwide
          • ₹200,706,250
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        • Runtime
          2 hours 35 minutes
        • Color
          • Color

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