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Overview
The tragic-comic story of Chhalia, a naive, simple-minded young man who comes to the city and witnesses the harsh side of life; and falls in love with a young woman named Shanti, only to find out that she is married but separated from her husband, Kewal, and adopted son, Anwar. He puts all he can in an effort to locate Kewal and re-unite the family.
A closer look
Chhalia (1960) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Romance. Directed by Manmohan Desai. The cast includes Raj Kapoor, Pran, Rehman, Shobhna Samarth. Runtime: 135 minutes.
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Chhalia FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Chhalia?
Chhalia is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Chhalia?
Our source metadata lists 1 January 1960. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Chhalia?
The listed director is Manmohan Desai.
Who is in the cast of Chhalia?
The available cast credits include Raj Kapoor, Pran, Rehman, Shobhna Samarth, Bupet Raja. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Chhalia?
The recorded runtime is 135 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Chhalia?
The source lists these genres: Romance.
What is the original title of Chhalia?
The original title in our source data is छलिया. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Chhalia about?
The tragic-comic story of Chhalia, a naive, simple-minded young man who comes to the city and witnesses the harsh side of life; and falls in love with a young woman named Shanti, only to find out that she is married but separated from her husband, Kewal, and adopted son, Anwar. He puts all he can in an effort to locate Kewal and re-unite the family.
Is a trailer available for Chhalia?
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