Champion (2003 film)

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Champion
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The poster for the film Champion
Directed by Rabi Kinagi
Written by Rabi Kinagi
Produced by Shree Venkatesh Films
Starring Jeet
Srabanti Chatterjee
CinematographyV. Probhakar
Edited byAtish Chandra Sarkar
Music by S P Venkatesh
Distributed byAshadeep Entertainment
Release date
  • 6 June 2003 (2003-06-06)
Running time
166 mins [1]
Country India
Language Bengali

Champion is a 2003 Bengali sports-drama film directed by Rabi Kinagi. The movie features Jeet and Srabanti Chatterjee. [2] It is Jeet's third movie and Srabanti Chatterjee's debut as a heroine. [3] The film is a remake of the 1999 Telugu film Thammudu . [4]

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Synopsis

The main theme of the film depicts how an irresponsible boy can be very responsible at a particular stage of life. Raja is a college student who is forever committing mischief. He and his peers Bhola, Dhonu & Kanu always stay on the top of the list of failures. Raja has an elder brother, Rohit, who is the exact opposite of the infamous Raja. Rohit works at their father's cafe and is bright in his studies. Their father is fed up with the restless Raja. Even after repeated whacking from his father, he doesn't change. Raja's only support is his childhood friend Kavita who is secretly in love with him. But the flirtatious Raja finds solace in the spoilt brat Riya, the daughter of a rich businessman. Raja saves Riya from the playboy rich student Ronny. But Riya dumps Raja & patches up with the affluent Rony. In the meanwhile, Rohit starts rigorously practicing for the upcoming kickboxing championship final against Rony. But all preparations went in vain as Rohit is beaten by Rony & his mates. Rohit is hospitalized in a critical condition. Raja approaches Rohit's coach and begs him to train Raja. Thus a vigorous practice schedule begins. Raja, with support from Kavita gets himself ready for the match. In the match, he emerges victorious and dedicates the trophy to Rohit and then celebrates his love with Kavita.

Cast

Soundtrack

Singers are Kavita Krishnamurthy, Babul Supriyo, Mano, Jojo, Reema Mukherjee.

All lyrics are written by Gautam Sushmit; all music is composed by S. P. Venkatesh

Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Mone Pore Koto Kotha" Kavita Krishnamurthy 04:42
2."Travelling Soldier" Ramana Gogula 03:38
3."Srimoti Ektu Darao" Mano 05:43
4."Chokhe Lage Nesha" Babul Supriyo, Kavita Krishnamurthy05:20
5."Cholo Na Prem Kori" Mano, Kavita Krishnamurthy04:06
6."Kobe Je Amar Naam" Babul Supriyo 03:02
7."Bondhu Bole Dako Jare (Male)"Mano05:03

Reception

Champion was a high critically and commercially successful. Mainly Jeet's comic timing and acting were praised.

Awards

Best Actor nomination (Jeet) Best Playback singer and Best Supporting Actor Nomination (Siddhartha Banerjee)

References

  1. "Champion 2003 Movie". Archived from the original on 9 November 2019. Retrieved 14 November 2008.
  2. Champion (2003) , retrieved 28 October 2021
  3. "Dream Pair : Heroine Hunt". The Telegraph. Calcutta, India. 18 June 2008. Archived from the original on 26 May 2011. Retrieved 15 November 2008.
  4. "We list down 7 Bollywood films inspired from Hollywood".