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Kai po che!

  • 2013
  • Not Rated
  • 2h 10m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
39K
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Amit Sadh, Sushant Singh Rajput, and Rajkummar Rao in Kai po che! (2013)
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Three friends growing up in India at the turn of the millennium set out to open a training academy to produce the country's next cricket stars.Three friends growing up in India at the turn of the millennium set out to open a training academy to produce the country's next cricket stars.Three friends growing up in India at the turn of the millennium set out to open a training academy to produce the country's next cricket stars.

  • Director
    • Abhishek Kapoor
  • Writers
    • Chetan Bhagat
    • Abhishek Kapoor
    • Supratik Sen
  • Stars
    • Amit Sadh
    • Sushant Singh Rajput
    • Rajkummar Rao
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    39K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Abhishek Kapoor
    • Writers
      • Chetan Bhagat
      • Abhishek Kapoor
      • Supratik Sen
    • Stars
      • Amit Sadh
      • Sushant Singh Rajput
      • Rajkummar Rao
    • 147User reviews
    • 37Critic reviews
    • 40Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 12 wins & 36 nominations total

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    Amit Sadh
    Amit Sadh
    • Omi Shastri
    Sushant Singh Rajput
    Sushant Singh Rajput
    • Ishaan Bhatt
    Rajkummar Rao
    Rajkummar Rao
    • Govind
    • (as Raj Kumar)
    Amrita Puri
    Amrita Puri
    • Vidya Bhatt
    Digvijay Deshmukh
    • Ali Hashmi
    Asif Basra
    Asif Basra
    • Naseer Hashmi
    Manav Kaul
    Manav Kaul
    • Bittoo Joshi
    Ashish Kakkad
    Ashish Kakkad
    • Vishwas
    Muni Jha
    • Ishaan's father
    Morli Patel
    • Govind's mother
    Amitabh Srivastava
    • Omi's father
    Bina Shah
    • Omi's mother
    Amit Kumar Bhagat 4U
    Backagaindancer
    • Amit
    Alok Gagdekar
    Alok Gagdekar
    Irfan Khan
    Irfan Khan
    • Javed
    Sujeet Kumar Sharma
    Deependra Singh
    • Cricketer
    • Director
      • Abhishek Kapoor
    • Writers
      • Chetan Bhagat
      • Abhishek Kapoor
      • Supratik Sen
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews147

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    9ashishgautam87

    My oh My!!!!

    This movie exceeded my expectations.Kai Po Che! does not redefines Indian cinema and brings nothing new to the table but still it ranks among the best films made in recent times just because it gets the essentials right.The acting by all lead stars and the supporting cast is excellent,editing is good ,direction is commendable and so is the story(much much better than the novel). Speaking of acting Sushant Singh deserves all the praise but one has to agree his role was the most likable of the three.Amit and Raj's role was challenging as well which they have played with due diligence.Even the support cast of Omi's "mama" and Vidya were brilliant and did justice to their role.But the real beauty of this movie lies in its simplicity.I never felt a scene overdone in the movie.The fight scenes (among the friend and riots)specially don't look pacified as in most of the Hindi movies for censor certificates.There is enough use of abuse in the movie but it never looks overdone and out of context.At the end of the day Kai Po Che! makes you feel nostalgic ,gives you heartwarming moments and heart breaking moments as well but then you realize that good cinema does not necessarily needs to be ground breaking,you can make a good movie just by following simple rule of good story,good acting and good direction.
    8budhrajavishal

    This kite will fly very in the sky

    This Kite is very high in the sky. An ordinary story with extraordinary acting, screenplay & direction. This flick has once again proved that start cast should be the last ingredient. It is an adaptation of 3 Mistakes Of My Life, with much fresh content. All the characters are well placed and every single part is believable. Sushant Rajput delivers one of the best debut performance of Bollywood. Yadav plays his role with expression with minimum dialogues. Govind & Amrita is just perfect in their roles. Abhishek Kapoor is brilliant as he knows his job very well. Cinematography is awesome using very fine detail. Screenplay has a novelist touch(Bhagat's touch). Last words: Bollywood is going in right direction. Go and appreciate this perfect job.
    8nair-vinith

    a 'good slice of life' type film

    'Kai Po Che' chronicles the life of 3 friends in Gujarat(India) & how their dreams, passion, friendship and brotherhood undergo various upheavals thereby changing the dynamics of their relationship in the face of natural disaster, religious strife's & politics of Gujarat. The lead actors in the film are new & young but has given a terrific performance.

    Kai Po Che's script is more like a chapter of book rather than a story in whole but nevertheless the director is successful in showcasing chetan bhagat's book in a fluid manner. At no point the film becomes monotonous nor the script is dragging but it keeps you interested the whole time wanting for more. Audiences will surely recall '3 idiots' when the film begins.
    8rahulturbo

    Watch it for the direction, intensity and simplicity! A treat.

    Kai Po Che- Magnificent direction and excellent performance by each one of the cast member, you will find it hard to get a loophole there. The film is based on 'The Three Mistakes of My Life', more than the story it is the execution that sets this film apart. On account of direction this movie has set some high standards, it's a through and through professional job; priorities, preferences, perspectives and lives of people are so beautifully gelled that it is a treat to the senses. Music has been used to touch this movie just enough to keep it untouched, yet it has provided the desired effect- may be a notch less you can say This is mostly a single paced film, that in no way means that it is on a lower level; actually whole film has been set up on a higher platform. It is not an outright feel-good thing like DCH or RDB, and it is intense even in it's lightest of moments. The climax is short, fitting and crisp - a message has been delivered without going in disputed territories So, don't go in with any presumptions and watch it for some exceptional stuff but at the same time there is no guarantee for everyone's satisfaction
    9bharat047

    The Best Movie Of The Year So Far..

    Set against the backdrop of the Gujarat riots of a decade ago, Kai Po Che tells the story of three best friends - Ishaan Bhatt (Sushant Singh Rajput), Omkar Shastri (Amit Sadh) and Govind Patel (Rajkumar Yadav), who are trying to chase their dreams in the advent of the new millennium. This was a time when India's nuclear power was ostensibly shining - a perfect place for the three Ahmedabad boys to start a business that could be their ticket to fame and riches.

    In a country like that of ours, where cricket is a religion, they hit upon a brilliant plan to start a training academy that could produce India's next sporting superstars. But, destiny plays cruel joke in the lives of three boys whose equations with each other are thrown into severe turmoil by calamitous event of the Godhra riots. This is when Ishaan, Omi and Govind struggle to keep their friendship intact, but on the other hand, their dreams are shattered as it pushes their grand plan of building a sports academy off the rails.

    Positives : Kai Po Che is a refreshing tale of friendship, dreams and passion that might leave you with a mild dose of reality. The movie unravels the madness that the common citizen of the country has about cricket, cinema and politics, and the effects that it is making on the process of growth and the ethos of the country. There's no over-the-top, filmy, dramatic dialogues, instead, those in the film sound very realistic and genuine.

    Verdict : Kai Po Che is an ode to true friendship. The movie works wonder on every sphere, say it brilliant acting, realistic plot or heart-touching dialogues. Hence, this one is sure to make a prominent place to the year's Best film award nominations. So, go and grab your tickets at the earliest and relish the beauty of the flick.

    Ratings : 9/10 !!

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    • Trivia
      "Kai Po Che!" is a Gujarati phrase which means "I've cut the kite!," which a kite-flyer screams victoriously after cutting the rope of a kite of an adversary, mostly in a competition.
    • Goofs
      The movie is set during the years 2001-2002. The cast uses cellphones like Nokia 1100 and Nokia 1110, which were released in 2003 and 2005 respectively.
    • Connections
      References Chaalbaaz (1989)
    • Soundtracks
      Manjha
      Vocals by Amit Trivedi

      Lyrics by Swanand Kirkire

      Music by Amit Trivedi

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    • Release date
      • February 22, 2013 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Official site
      • Stream Kai Po Che officially on Disney+ Hotstar Indonesia
    • Language
      • Hindi
    • Also known as
      • Kai Po Che
    • Filming locations
      • Diu Fort, Diu, Daman and Diu, India(Meethi Boliyaan Song)
    • Production companies
      • Live Forever Productions(India)
      • UTV Motion Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,122,527
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $522,765
      • Feb 24, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,435,272
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 10 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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