Chamatkar (1992)

 ●  Hindi ● 3 hrs 40 mins

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'Chamatkar' which literally translates to miracle, is a fantastic and magical tale of one man's unique relationship with a ghost, that takes his life on a life-altering path in life. Sunder Srivastava (Shahrukh Khan) is a young graduate whose main ambition in life is to fulfill his father's dream of starting a school on his half-acre property in his village, though he has no funds to execute his plans. Sunder's childhood friend Prem, a seasoned conman who operates in Bombay, convinces the gullible Sunder to mortgage his land to the village Zamindar (landlord), and fly to Dubai. Prem promises Sunder a handsomely paying teacher's job in Dubai that would give Sunder enough money to start his school within two years. Sunder does as told and arrives in Bombay to meet Prem; not only is there no sign of his friend at the station, but Sunder also gets unwittingly involved with a petty thief who robs him of all his luggage and money. To make matters worse, when Sunder reaches Prem's lodge, he finds an apologetic letter from Prem informing him that he has used his Rs.10,000 to get himself to Dubai instead and will one day repay him. At the end of his tether, Sunder wanders into an old Christian cemetery. Sitting on an old grave, Sunder gives vent to his frustrations and strikes the tombstone in helplessness, but immediately apologizes to the deceased. This amuses the ghost of Amar Kumar, alias Marco (Naseeruddin Shah), who was killed and thrown into the grave 20 years ago, only to rise at Sunder's apology. Marco explains to a frightened Sunder that he was a notorious Crime Don, who at the behest of his romantic partner Savitri (Malvika Tiwari), had resolved to give up crime, but was shot by his protégé Kunta the day after the wedding. Marco seeks Sunder's help in getting even with his killers, and promises Sunder a job and a place to stay, in return. Marco manages to get Sunder a post in a school run by his father-in-law (Shammi Kapoor). Everyone grows fond of the new games teacher, including Marco's daughter (Urmila Matondkar). She is a vivacious girl of an age with Sunder, who has been courting a man at least twice her age, obsessively followed by her largely invisible father. Kunta (Tinnu Anand) makes an attempt to capture the playing ground on the college campus. The college is starved of funds and proposes a cricket match to collect funds. Sunder and his team are helped by the invisible Marco, who cheats on their behalf and ensures victory. When Sunder tries to tell the others that he can see and talk to Marco, nobody believes him. In a final bid for victory, Kunta captures Sunder, Marco's daughter, and Marco's father-in-law, and attempts to bury them alive. Marco rescues them and gives all the criminals, led by Kunta a royal and well-deserved beating. He is about to kill Kunta but Sunder pleads with him not to do so. Marco forgives his enemy and lets him go. In time, Sunder marries Marco's daughter while Marco ascends to heaven. As he goes, Marco warns the children that although he came back to life for a second chance to do the right thing, they will not have the same chance; they therefore must make the best of what chances they have now, in this mortal lifetime.

Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Urmila Matondkar

Crew: Rajiv Mehra (Director), Carlton D Mello (Director of Photography), Anu Malik (Music Director)

Rating: U/A (India)

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

Release Dates: 08 Jul 1992 (India)

Hindi Name: चमत्कार

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Did you know? Naseeruddin Shah had played Urmila Matondkar's father in Masoom (1983) when she was a kid. Read More
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as Sunder Srivastava
as Mala Kumar
as Ticket checker
as Kunta's Chamcha
as Rakesh
as Police Inspector I.M. Tripathi
as Mrs. Kaushalya Raj Mehta
as Upmire
as Police Inspector P.K. Sant
as Goonga
Supporting Actress
as Lodge Owner
as Battery - Clerk / Cricket commentator
Supporting Actor
as Savitri Kaul
as Conman
Supporting Actor
as Amar Kumar alias Marco
as Godown Keeper
as Sheikh
as Neelima
Supporting Actor
as Moti
as Langdu
as Money Lender
as Lady in Police Station
as Dayal Principal
as Mr. Kaul
as Bhuneshwar
Supporting Actor
as Kunta
as Dayal Coach

Direction

Director

Production

Producer
Production Company
Production Manager

Writers

Screenplay Writer
Story Writer

Camera and Electrical

Director of Photography
Assistant Cameraman

Sound

Dubbing Coordinator
Audio Assistant

Animation

Animator
Assistant Animator

Art

Art Director

Choreography

Choreographer
Assistant Choreographer

Costume and Wardrobe

Costume Designer
Costume Assistant

Editorial

Editor
Assistant Editor

Makeup and Hair

Stunts

Stunt Coordinator
Stunt Coordinator Assistant

Visual Effects

Visual Effects Artist
Film Type:
Feature
Language:
Hindi
Colour Info:
Color
Frame Rate:
24 fps
Aspect Ratio:
2.35:1
Stereoscopy:
No
Tracklist
Music Label: Tips Music

Music Director: Anu Malik
Lyricist: Anand Bakshi
Playback Singer: Kumar Sanu

Music Director: Anu Malik
Lyricist: Anand Bakshi
Playback Singer: Asha Bhosle, Kumar Sanu

Music Director: Anu Malik
Lyricist: Anand Bakshi
Playback Singer: Kumar Sanu, Alka Yagnik

Music Director: Anu Malik
Lyricist: Anand Bakshi
Playback Singer: Asha Bhosle

Music Director: Anu Malik
Lyricist: Anand Bakshi
Playback Singer: Nandu Bhende, Kumar Sanu

Music Director: Anu Malik
Lyricist: Anand Bakshi
Playback Singer: Sushma Shreshtha, Udit Narayan
Movie Connection(s):
Reference: Pehla Nasha (Hindi)
Trivia:
The film is inspired by the American movie Blackbeard's Ghost (1968).

Govinda was offered the film but turned it down due to date issues. That's when Shah Rukh Khan was signed.

Naseeruddin Shah had played Urmila Matondkar's father in Masoom (1983) when she was a kid.