Young Krishna struggles to survive among the drug dealers, pimps, and prostitutes in the back alleys and gutters of India.Young Krishna struggles to survive among the drug dealers, pimps, and prostitutes in the back alleys and gutters of India.Young Krishna struggles to survive among the drug dealers, pimps, and prostitutes in the back alleys and gutters of India.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 13 wins & 8 nominations total
Ram Murthy
- Mad Man
- (as Ram Moorti)
Sarfuddin Qureshi
- Koyla
- (as Sarfuddin Quarassi)
Anita Kanwar
- Rekha Golub
- (as Aneeta Kanwar)
Krishna Thapa
- Nepali Middleman
- (as Kishan Thapa)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaIrrfan Khan made an appearance in this film as a writer, one of his first appearances.
- GoofsThe day Chaipav escapes the Child Reformation Home, the Superintendent and his assistant are watching the Semi-Final of the 1987 Cricket World Cup (as evident from the commentary), which was held on 5th November, 1987. But when Chaipav returns to the red-light district the same day, a procession can be seen carrying a huge Ganpati idol, so the day must be Ganesh Chaturthi (installation day) or Anant Chaturdashi (Ganpati Visarjan- immersion day). However, in 1987, the dates for Ganesh Chaturthi and Anant Chaturdashi were 28th August and 6th September, respectively. Thus, the semi-final and Ganesh Chaturthi/Visarjan did not take place on the same day.
- Quotes
Rekha Golub: [To Baba] Just like a customer.
- Crazy creditsEnding credits: no guts no glory 52 locations 52 days what problem? no problem
Featured review
A masterpiece.
The story of Chaipu, a youngster thrown on the streets of Bombay, and his struggle to keep it all together. Excellent performances all around. I especially liked Chanda Sharma as 'Solasaal' and Hansa Vithal as her daughter 'Manju'.
This film gives the creepy feeling you aren't watching actors but a movie made of people going about their daily life.
Even if you don't like the story the cinematography is stunning. Filmed on location in Bombay the movie gives an unvarnished glimpse of many places you'd be unlikely to visit on a vacation there.
The credits state 43 locations in 43 days.
I've seen this movie so many times I don't need to read the sub-titles anymore as I know the dialogue by heart.
A masterpiece. Easily one of the top 100 films of the last 50 years.
This film gives the creepy feeling you aren't watching actors but a movie made of people going about their daily life.
Even if you don't like the story the cinematography is stunning. Filmed on location in Bombay the movie gives an unvarnished glimpse of many places you'd be unlikely to visit on a vacation there.
The credits state 43 locations in 43 days.
I've seen this movie so many times I don't need to read the sub-titles anymore as I know the dialogue by heart.
A masterpiece. Easily one of the top 100 films of the last 50 years.
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- Jan 9, 2001
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- Gross US & Canada
- $2,080,046
- Gross worldwide
- $2,080,758
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