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Bengali CINEMA · 2016
Cholai
চোলাই
Overview
Cholai is a black comedy based on the 2011 hooch fatalities in Bengal, India. Country liquor, commonly known as 'Cholai' is a flourishing business in rural Bengal It is cheap and highly addictive. A sudden turn of events is triggered when a batch of Cholai gets toxic during the brewing process. Soon people who had consumed the Cholai start falling ill and the death toll rises to 172. Media turns the incident into a political drama. To pacify the outrage, the Government launches compensation for the family members of the victims. A gold-rush ensues following the announcement, everyone wants their share. Deaths due to other causes could be become 'entitled' for compensation if the right palms are greased with their share. The mourning soon transforms into greed and corruption.
A closer look
Cholai (2016) is a Bengali-language Indian movie. Genres: Comedy, Drama. Directed by Arun Roy. The cast includes Saswata Chatterjee, Kharaj Mukherjee, Sandeep Ghosh, Sumit Samaddar. Runtime: 97 minutes.
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Cholai FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Cholai?
Cholai is listed as a Bengali-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Cholai?
Our source metadata lists 2 December 2016. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Cholai?
The listed director is Arun Roy.
Who is in the cast of Cholai?
The available cast credits include Saswata Chatterjee, Kharaj Mukherjee, Sandeep Ghosh, Sumit Samaddar, Shankar Chakraborty. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Cholai?
The recorded runtime is 97 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Cholai?
The source lists these genres: Comedy, Drama.
What is the original title of Cholai?
The original title in our source data is চোলাই. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Cholai about?
Cholai is a black comedy based on the 2011 hooch fatalities in Bengal, India. Country liquor, commonly known as 'Cholai' is a flourishing business in rural Bengal It is cheap and highly addictive. A sudden turn of events is triggered when a batch of Cholai gets toxic during the brewing process. Soon people who had consumed the Cholai start falling ill and the death toll rises to 172. Media turns the incident into a political drama. To pacify the outrage, the Government launches compensation for the family members of the victims. A gold-rush ensues following the announcement, everyone wants their share. Deaths due to other causes could be become 'entitled' for compensation if the right palms are greased with their share. The mourning soon transforms into greed and corruption.
