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Chupke Chupke
Why this pick
A warm, impeccably timed comedy of elaborate impersonations and language-based mischief, with the same affectionate, unhurried charm and ensemble precision that make Gol Maal so buoyant.
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MOVIE1979 2h 24m IND
IF THIS ONE STAYED WITH YOU
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Keep the feeling.
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Why this pick
A playful clash between rigid rules and irrepressible spontaneity, delivered with the same cosy domestic atmosphere, comic timing and emotional generosity.
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Why this pick
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Why this pick
A joyous, broad musical farce built around performance, romantic scheming and comic rivalry; its exuberant ensemble play complements Gol Maal’s love of theatrical pretence.
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01 / THE STORY
A little about the film.
Ramprasad Dashrathprasad Sharma (Amol Palekar), a qualified CA, is looking for a job. He and his sister Ratna (Manju Singh) have no relatives or acquaintances except Dr. Kedar (David (actor)). Dr. Kedar tells him about Bhavani Shankar's (Utpal Dutt) firm known as Urmila Traders. Ramprasad is shown to possess many qualities. He is very good in accounting, is fond of sports and music, is a very good singer and also a very good actor (which he uses to get the job at Shankar's office).
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
The people who bring it to life.
Utpal Dutt
Bhavani Shankar
Dina Pathak
Mrs. Kamala Srivastava (as Dina Phathak)
Amitabh Bachchan
Himself
Amol Palekar
Ram Prasad / Lakshman Prasad
Rekha
Herself