Madam Chief Minister

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Madam Chief Minister
Madam Chief Minister film poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Subhash Kapoor
Written bySubhash Kapoor
Produced by Bhushan Kumar
Krishan Kumar
Naren Kumar
Dimple Kharbanda
Starring Richa Chadda
Manav Kaul
Cinematography Jayesh Nair
Edited byChandrashekhar Prajapati
Music byMangesh Dhakde
Production
companies
T-Series Films
Kangra Talkies
Distributed by AA Films
Release date
  • 22 January 2021 (2021-01-22)
Running time
122 minutes [1]
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Box officeest.₹0.5 million [2]

Madam Chief Minister is a 2021 Indian Hindi-language political drama film directed by Subhash Kapoor. The film stars Richa Chadda in the lead role. The film's official announcement was made by Chadda on 12 February 2020. The film was shot in Lucknow all through November and December 2019 in a start-to-finish 40-day schedule. [3] [4] The film was theatrically released on 2 January 2021. [5]

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Plot

The movie Madam Chief Minister tells the story of Tara, a young woman from a lower caste who dreams of making a difference in her community. She was betrayed and left by her political boyfriend Indu when she was pregnant with his child. She joins a political party and works her way up through the ranks, eventually becoming a trusted aide to a senior leader. Despite her intelligence and hard work, Tara faces discrimination and prejudice from those around her, who view her caste as a barrier to success.

Despite the challenges, Tara is undeterred, and when the opportunity arises, she seizes it with both hands. She stands for elections in her constituency and wins, becoming the youngest Chief minister in the state’s history. However, her ascent to power is not without its challenges. She faces opposition from within her own party, from other political parties, and the media. She also faces personal challenges, including her relationship with her boyfriend, who is from a higher caste.

The film explores the complexities and contradictions of Indian politics, including the pervasive influence of caste and the rampant corruption that is often a feature of political life. It also highlights the struggles of women in positions of power, who must navigate a male-dominated world and overcome entrenched biases and discrimination. [6]

Cast

Music

The film's music was composed by Mangesh Dhakde, while lyrics were written by Dushyant.

Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Chidi Chidi" Swanand Kirkire 2:15

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 40% of 5 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.3/10. [7]

The film received three stars out of five from The Times of India 's Ronak Kotecha and wrote, "Madam Chief Minister gets our vote for being an entertaining political drama, set in the crime-infested corridors of power." [8]

Controversy

The movie’s portrayal of the lead was criticized for not choosing a Dalit woman. The actor responded, “Regrettable and a completely unintentional oversight”. [9] [10]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Madam Chief Minister (2021)". British Board of Film Classification . Retrieved 20 July 2021.
  2. ↑ "Madam Chief Minister Box Office". Bollywood Hungama. 22 January 2021. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
  3. ↑ "Richa Chadha plays politician in Subhash Kapoor's next Madam Chief Minister". Bollywood Hungama . 12 February 2020. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  4. ↑ "Richa Chadha announces her next 'Madam Chief Minister', calls it her 'toughest' part". The Times of India . 12 February 2019. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  5. ↑ "Richa Chadha wields a broom as she turns Madam Chief Minister, see new poster". Hindustan Times . 4 January 2021. Archived from the original on 4 January 2021. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
  6. ↑ Cinemas, Trending (18 February 2023). "Madam Chief Minister Movie Review & Watch Full Movie Online free". Trending Cinemas. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
  7. ↑ "Madam Chief Minister". Rotten Tomatoes .
  8. ↑ "Madam Chief Minister Movie Review: Richa Chadha powers this unpredictable political drama". The Times of India .
  9. ↑ "'Regrettable, unintentional oversight: Richa Chadha on 'Madam Chief Minister' poster row". The Week. Press Trust of India. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
  10. ↑ HT, Entertainment Desk (15 January 2021). "Richa Chadha apologises for controversial Madam Chief Minister poster: 'A completely unintentional oversight'". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
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