May. 25, 2007|India | United Kingdom|136 Min.|n/A
Genre: Drama;Romance
Description: Cheeni Kum is a 2007 Indian film that tells the story of Buddhadev Gupta, portrayed by Amitabh Bachchan. A 64-year-old chef and owner of London’s renowned Indian restaurant, Spice 6, Buddhadev lives with his 85-year-old mother and shares a close bond with his 9-year-old neighbor, ‘Sexy’ (Swini Khara), who battles cancer. Known for his arrogance and self-centered nature, Buddhadev is deeply passionate about cooking and has remained a bachelor, never experiencing love until he meets Nina Verma (Tabu), a 34-year-old independent and strong-willed woman.
Despite their differences in age, personality, and outlook, the two fall in love and decide to marry. Buddhadev, following tradition, seeks the approval of Nina’s father, Omprakash Verma (Paresh Rawal), a staunch Gandhian. However, the fact that Buddhadev is older than Nina’s father shocks Omprakash, who initially refuses the union. In an attempt to dissuade his daughter, Omprakash goes on a hunger strike but eventually realizes his mistake and allows Nina to follow her heart.
The film received positive reviews from critics. Martin D’Souza of Glamsham awarded it 4 out of 5 stars, praising it as a clean family entertainer with well-balanced performances. Raja Sen of Rediff gave it 3.5 out of 5 stars, highlighting its mature writing, strong characters, and memorable moments, despite a somewhat flawed ending. The chemistry between the cast, particularly Amitabh Bachchan and Tabu, was widely appreciated.
Cheeni Kum is a heartfelt tale of love, societal norms, and the power of change, offering a refreshing take on relationships and family dynamics.
Cast director: R. Balki
Cast actor: Amitabh Bachchan, Tabu, Paresh Rawal, Swini Khera, Vinay Jain, Zohra Sehgal
Original name: Cheeni Kum