Chhello Divas

2015 Indian film From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Chhello Divas – A New Beginning (transl. The Last Day – A New Beginning) is a Gujarati coming of age comedy film, written and directed by Krishnadev Yagnik. The film stars Malhar Thakar, Yash Soni, Mitra Gadhavi, Aarjav Trivedi, Rahul Raval, Janki Bodiwala, Kinjal Rajpriya, and Netri Trivedi. The plot revolves around the lives of eight friends in their last year of college.

Produced by
  • Vaishal Shah
  • Aayush Mehta
  • Bhaumik Gondaliya
  • Sharad Patel
  • Nilay Chotai
  • Pranay Kabra
  • Sandil Dang
  • Krunal Vyas
Starring
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Chhello Divas
Official poster
Directed byKrishnadev Yagnik
Written byKrishnadev Yagnik
Produced by
  • Vaishal Shah
  • Aayush Mehta
  • Bhaumik Gondaliya
  • Sharad Patel
  • Nilay Chotai
  • Pranay Kabra
  • Sandil Dang
  • Krunal Vyas
Starring
CinematographyAlex Mecwan
Edited byNirav Panchal
Music byMeghdhanush
Harsh Trivedi
Parth Bharat Thakkar
Production
company
Release date
  • 20 November 2015 (2015-11-20)
Running time
132 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageGujarati
Budget2.8 crore (US$330,000)[1]
Box office18 crore (US$2.1 million)[2]
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The film premiered on 20 November 2015 and garnered critical acclaim.[3] The film was remade in Hindi as Days of Tafree.[4]

Plot

Chhello Divas begins after the friends finish their final-year exams, when Vicky and his college friends go out together and are involved in a car accident that leaves Vicky hospitalized. The film then shifts into an extended flashback showing the group’s last phase of college life.

In the flashback, Vicky’s chronic lateness triggers a phone argument with his friend Nikhil (Nick), who is waiting for him at college. A misunderstanding during the call leads to a confrontation between the two friends, after which they regroup and are joined by their wider circle, including Loy, Dev, Dhula, and the talkative Naresh. Their days revolve around lectures, pranks, and escalating personal dramas as graduation approaches.

Romances develop within the group. Nikhil becomes interested in Pooja but hesitates because of her connection to his former girlfriend Vandana. Meanwhile, Dhula’s aggressive behavior draws Isha into an uncomfortable relationship dynamic.

A separate track begins when Loy’s family starts arranging his marriage meeting with Nisha. Loy and his friends initially try to derail the proposal, but events take a different turn, and Nisha later seeks admission to HD College. With help from Vicky’s family connection, she is admitted, and Vicky and Nisha grow closer and begin a relationship.

Back in the present, Vicky recovers from the accident. As the friends face the “last day” reality, Dev pushes Nikhil to stop overthinking and finally speak openly to Pooja. The film closes on the group’s final burst of chaos and emotion, with confessions and interruptions colliding as their college life comes to an end.

Cast

  • Malhar Thakar as Vicky
  • Yash Soni as Nikhil/Nick
  • Mitra Gadhavi as Loy
  • Aarjav Trivedi as Dhula
  • Rahul Raval as Dev
  • Janki Bodiwala as Pooja
  • Kinjal Rajpriya as Nisha
  • Netri Trivedi as Isha
  • Mayur Chauhan as Naresh
  • Prapti Ajwalia as Vandana
  • Prashant Barot as Nikhil's Father
  • Beena Shah as Nikhil's Mother
  • Jeetendra Thakkar as Vicky's Father
  • Harsha Bhavsar as Vicky's Mother
  • Jignesh Modi as Ghanshyam
  • Jay Rathod as Loy's Father
  • Ratilal Parmar as Nisha's Father
  • Dipika Ajwalia as Nisha's Mother
  • Jay Bhatt as Angry Professor
  • Kartavya Shah as Drama Professor
  • Ridham Bhat as Sheetal, Tuition Teacher
  • Anita Pursawani as Tel No Dabbo

Production

The film was shot in various locations across Ahmedabad and Vadodara, including Shanti Business School and Sabarmati Riverfront.[5]

Release

The film was released on 20 November 2015[6][7][8] in 231 screens worldwide.[9]

Soundtrack

Quick facts Soundtrack album by Meghdhanush (band), Released ...
Chhello Divas
Soundtrack album by
Released20 September 2015 (2015-09-20) (Film)
Recorded2015
StudioSangeet Music Studio
GenreFeature Film soundtrack
Length7:41
LabelSangeet Music
Official audio
Chhello Divas - Jukebox on YouTube
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All lyrics are written by Tushar Shukla.

More information No., Title ...
Chhello Divas (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Kehvu Ghanu Ghanu Che"Parthiv Ghohil04:20
2."Canteen Time"Jeffery Iqbal
Neil Chakravarthy
03:21
Total length:07:41
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Reception

The film had more than 50-day run.[3] The film was a commercial success[3] and grossed 18 crore (US$2.1 million) on box office[2][10][11]

Piracy

Before the release of the film, a copy of the film meant for the Central Board of Film Certification leaked online. The producers claimed they faced loss of 5 crore (US$590,000) due to the piracy.[12] Two clerks in the Entertainment Tax Commissioner office in Gandhinagar were arrested in the case.[10][13]

Remake

The film was remade in Hindi as the Days of Tafree (2016).

See also

References

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