The movie has every thing that a hindi movie has; a tearjerking story, a utopian joint family, a beyond-dreams-rich business family where no body seems to work, and a lady that could not bear children. There is angle of surrogate mother which is new for bollywood. Every one is exceedingly nice, and every one is trying to please everyone else. The story, however, fails to convince the need for a surrogate mother when adoption can be a better, nicer, and far less complicating option. This movie has a infamous side as well. the producer Bharat Shah is supposed to be neck deep in money-laundry for Mumbai Mafia and he is still incarcerated ( or at least I hope he still is!!)
17 Reviews
nonsense
ddasedEn21 April 2006
I wonder if there is any sense of sense in this movie. Its a big joke. Good.. Its entertaining .. You get to see the most stupid plot played very seriously in the form of a film .. I wonder which audience group this movie is basically targeted to.
Priety (a pros) plays a surrogate mom for a happy couple Salman/Rani who want a child but can't. I wonder how it would be if this drama was a real-life take-off from a real couple's life.
Rani appears happy with another pretty lady in her house who has been brought in to make a child for her & Salman. She cares for Priety and tries pushing her husband Salman to Preity so they may have some romance. When will the audience get fed up of Salman's nakhras.
Though a good past-time, this movie is unbearable. Absurd.
Priety (a pros) plays a surrogate mom for a happy couple Salman/Rani who want a child but can't. I wonder how it would be if this drama was a real-life take-off from a real couple's life.
Rani appears happy with another pretty lady in her house who has been brought in to make a child for her & Salman. She cares for Priety and tries pushing her husband Salman to Preity so they may have some romance. When will the audience get fed up of Salman's nakhras.
Though a good past-time, this movie is unbearable. Absurd.
A plain romantic film made on the background of surrogacy.
sauravjoshi8527 June 2022
Warning: Spoilers
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke is a romantic drama film directed by Abbas-Mustan. The film stars Salman Khan, Rani Mukerji and Preity Zinta.
A married couple, hires a prostitute, as surrogate mother of their child. Trouble brews when she falls in loves with the man and insists on keeping the child.
A romantic film made on the background of surrogacy showcases how Indian film industry is insensitive or immature towards such a sensitive topic. The film is full of baseless scenes which makes no sense whatsoever. In the film it's shown the the prostitute has to sleep with the man in order to conceive the child however the science suggests otherwise. The makers should have made this film intelligently considering that the film is made on such a sensitive topic.
Acting is decent and a very special mention for Preity Zinta for her stunning performance. Screenplay of the film is predictable and simple so as the climax of the film. Few of the scenes are directly lifted from Julia Roberts starrer Pretty Woman. Music of the film is good. Can be watched once.
A married couple, hires a prostitute, as surrogate mother of their child. Trouble brews when she falls in loves with the man and insists on keeping the child.
A romantic film made on the background of surrogacy showcases how Indian film industry is insensitive or immature towards such a sensitive topic. The film is full of baseless scenes which makes no sense whatsoever. In the film it's shown the the prostitute has to sleep with the man in order to conceive the child however the science suggests otherwise. The makers should have made this film intelligently considering that the film is made on such a sensitive topic.
Acting is decent and a very special mention for Preity Zinta for her stunning performance. Screenplay of the film is predictable and simple so as the climax of the film. Few of the scenes are directly lifted from Julia Roberts starrer Pretty Woman. Music of the film is good. Can be watched once.
Pretty Woman with a lemon twist
Ace_of_Hearts17 February 2004
Warning: Spoilers
SPOILERS
In Chori Chori Chupke Chupke we see the love of a close family. Amrish Puri plays the patriarch of the Malhotra family. His health is ailing and his one desire before he dies is for his grandson Salman Khan to give him a great grandson. Reluctant at first he eventually gives in to his grandfather and agrees to get married. His family arranges for him to wed Rani Mukherjee and before long they are expecting their first child. Unfortunately Rani miscarries and is told by her doctor that she can't have any children anymore. For fear of disappointing their grandfather they decide to find a surrogate mother, which they do in the prostitute Preity. Things go horribly wrong when Preity falls in love with Salman and her maternal instincts start kicking in...
The premise of 4C is quite innovating but too bad it is badly executed. It remains a nice story but it has inconsistencies that have a similar effect as nails on a blackboard. The first half of the story is about the romance between Salman and Rani. Or should I say lack of? Salman and Rani fleetingly meet at a party and promptly her family makes an offer for marriage. What a coincidence... Is this destiny at work? Or does her family make offers to all relatively handsome wealthy men?
Her miscarriage forms the turnpoint of the movie. Ofcourse this is a very tragic tearjerky moment that the viewer saw coming miles away. It's kind of like watching Final Destination and wondering which kitchen utensil or household appliance will prove to be 'fatal'. It was sort or reminiscent of the miscarriage scene in Dil Kya Kare except for the actual means.
Then Preity enters the frame. Which is also where the nails hit the blackboard. Although adoption seems to be the most obvious alternative, it is certainly understandable that they both want the child to be 'fathered' by Salman. But why a prostitute? I suppose there is a certain truth that in traditional Indian culture an unwed woman would not be willing to get pregnant. But does that mean that there are no such women? Maybe not in India, but what about the rest of the world? Even without taking all this in account, a prostitute is hardly the obvious choice given the time we live in. Ever heard of AIDS or other STD's?
What really makes my hair stand at end, however, is the actual getting pregnant bit. There was absolutely no need for Salman to sleep with Preity. Artificial insemination is a complicated procedure which I'm sure the Swiss (where they are staying) have heard of. And even not being interested in AI, there are more primitive methods. For a long time I thought that the turkey baster method was a myth, but if they can do it in If These Walls Could Talk 2 and Popcorn and Chutney, I have two words for our three musketeers... turkey baster.
Nonetheless, if ignoring these DETAILS it is still entertaining to watch Rani and Preity at work. You can almost taste Rani's desire to become a mother even if her motives are a little skewed. The star however is Preity. She really is Pretty Woman in her transformation from working girl to... to what? ... herself, I suppose. It's hardly surprising to watch her fall in love with the first man who has ever shown her true affection and respect. In Salman and his family she finally finds the love she has been craving for. Which makes her sacrifice even more noble and touching. Well done Preity. Her love interest is another matter. Salman Khan is a great actor. Unfortunately his character lacks depth. He gets married because his grandfather wants him to. He wants a child because his grandfather wants a great grandchild. He finds a surrogate because his wife wants him to. The makers should have take an extra page out of Pretty Woman and given Salman Richard Gere's spine.
Finally the dance sequences and songs are wonderful. Especially No. 1 Punjabi and ofcourse the title song Chori Chori Chupke Chupke.
***/5 stars
In Chori Chori Chupke Chupke we see the love of a close family. Amrish Puri plays the patriarch of the Malhotra family. His health is ailing and his one desire before he dies is for his grandson Salman Khan to give him a great grandson. Reluctant at first he eventually gives in to his grandfather and agrees to get married. His family arranges for him to wed Rani Mukherjee and before long they are expecting their first child. Unfortunately Rani miscarries and is told by her doctor that she can't have any children anymore. For fear of disappointing their grandfather they decide to find a surrogate mother, which they do in the prostitute Preity. Things go horribly wrong when Preity falls in love with Salman and her maternal instincts start kicking in...
The premise of 4C is quite innovating but too bad it is badly executed. It remains a nice story but it has inconsistencies that have a similar effect as nails on a blackboard. The first half of the story is about the romance between Salman and Rani. Or should I say lack of? Salman and Rani fleetingly meet at a party and promptly her family makes an offer for marriage. What a coincidence... Is this destiny at work? Or does her family make offers to all relatively handsome wealthy men?
Her miscarriage forms the turnpoint of the movie. Ofcourse this is a very tragic tearjerky moment that the viewer saw coming miles away. It's kind of like watching Final Destination and wondering which kitchen utensil or household appliance will prove to be 'fatal'. It was sort or reminiscent of the miscarriage scene in Dil Kya Kare except for the actual means.
Then Preity enters the frame. Which is also where the nails hit the blackboard. Although adoption seems to be the most obvious alternative, it is certainly understandable that they both want the child to be 'fathered' by Salman. But why a prostitute? I suppose there is a certain truth that in traditional Indian culture an unwed woman would not be willing to get pregnant. But does that mean that there are no such women? Maybe not in India, but what about the rest of the world? Even without taking all this in account, a prostitute is hardly the obvious choice given the time we live in. Ever heard of AIDS or other STD's?
What really makes my hair stand at end, however, is the actual getting pregnant bit. There was absolutely no need for Salman to sleep with Preity. Artificial insemination is a complicated procedure which I'm sure the Swiss (where they are staying) have heard of. And even not being interested in AI, there are more primitive methods. For a long time I thought that the turkey baster method was a myth, but if they can do it in If These Walls Could Talk 2 and Popcorn and Chutney, I have two words for our three musketeers... turkey baster.
Nonetheless, if ignoring these DETAILS it is still entertaining to watch Rani and Preity at work. You can almost taste Rani's desire to become a mother even if her motives are a little skewed. The star however is Preity. She really is Pretty Woman in her transformation from working girl to... to what? ... herself, I suppose. It's hardly surprising to watch her fall in love with the first man who has ever shown her true affection and respect. In Salman and his family she finally finds the love she has been craving for. Which makes her sacrifice even more noble and touching. Well done Preity. Her love interest is another matter. Salman Khan is a great actor. Unfortunately his character lacks depth. He gets married because his grandfather wants him to. He wants a child because his grandfather wants a great grandchild. He finds a surrogate because his wife wants him to. The makers should have take an extra page out of Pretty Woman and given Salman Richard Gere's spine.
Finally the dance sequences and songs are wonderful. Especially No. 1 Punjabi and ofcourse the title song Chori Chori Chupke Chupke.
***/5 stars
This is not surrogacy.
srikanth73118 September 2005
This movie is traditional bollywood fare as far as the star power, sentimentality and love triangle of emotions. What really bothered me about this movie was the makers' absurd notion of surrogate mother. A whore who conceives a child with someone after have sex with the man (of the family desiring a child) is not a surrogate mother. Neither is she a good candidate for a surrogate mother. I have seen Indian movies and television shows that made 10 to 15 years ago that dealt with this issue more intelligently. The whole concept of the movie is ridiculous and absolutely implausible. I realize that most bollywood movies aren't meant to be plausible, but they don't pretend to be either. This movie wants us to emote along with the characters, but this can't done with such a ridiculous, contrived conflict. I would have expected better from Abbas and Mustan.
Preity Zinta all the way!
Peter_Young15 February 2008
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke is about a newly married couple, Raj and Priya (Salman Khan and Rani Mukherjee). Priya cannot conceive after an accident which made her miscarry a previous pregnancy, and they finally decide to use a surrogate mother, who will carry their child. They pick Madhubala, a vulgar prostitute (Preity Zinta). This element in the film is obviously not very realistic. I mean, isn't it easier to adopt? And even if they pick a girl, does it mean the man has to sleep with her? I guess the writers have not heard of artificial insemination, but I guess if they had, the film wouldn't have been made, so anyway let's get on. So yes, they hire the services of this young, crude woman, who knows nothing about anything but has good intentions and a kind heart deep within. She agrees to help them, but what about her? Will she ever realise what she's doing?
The film is generally a nice watch. Despite its flaws, it has an engaging story, many familiar faces, and great songs. The big family thing is evidently a take-off on Hum Aapke Hain Koun, which is not a bad thing, since audiences must love this concept. That the film relies on a host of character actors and not a single villain is quite nice; actors who are often made to play the bad guys, find themselves here as nice uncles or grandpas; in particular Amrish Puri shines in his wholesome, kind grandpa avatar. The cinematography is quite bad, and so is the lack of originality in the script. Particularly annoying is the chain of sequences lifted straight off Pretty Woman. Why? Does it hurt to attempt some originality, Abbas? Mustan? Anyone? Those watching will likely find these portions quite distracting especially because of how poor they are, compared to the original.
Similarly, the lead pair struggle with poorly written parts, although their chemistry isn't very bad. Khan plays his part pretty well. It's nice to see him take a serious character for once, although he tends to underplay it a tad too much. Moreover, the cheap dialogues about his great love for his wife and how hard he finds it to sleep with another woman were quite cheesy and redundant. Mukherjee, who is pretty and radiant, is just about okay acting-wise; this isn't entirely her fault because the part is really just another derivative manifestation of numerous previous prototypical female roles of the sort, serving age-old ideas and lacking depth and complexity. Still, she is generally effective and tries her best to somehow enhance an otherwise stereotypical part of the traditional, ever-giving wife. Eventually, both take a back seat to make room for the entrance of Preity Zinta.
And indeed, the film belongs to Preity Zinta, who steals the show with what gradually emerges as THE performance of the film. Even within a less credible film, and despite some faulty instances early on where she is made to scream a little too much, she manages to make the transformation from the loud prostitute to a sensitive woman most naturally, presenting a convincing and touching portrait of awakening and self-discovery. Due credit goes to Zinta, who is totally unaffected and free of pretense. She appears to live the role and makes you wish for her character's best interest, partly because of how the role is etched out, but mainly because of Zinta's magnetic and positive personality. This performance is easily the main reason to watch the film, and by the end, her Madhubala is the one you end up feeling the most for, more than you could initially imagine.
The film's poignant ending only highlights Zinta's position as the star of the show, and the directors probably realised right through the process that focus should be placed entirely on her character. It is therefore not very surprising that she gets to be the one on whom the film's beautiful title track is pictured. This number, where she is clearly positioned as the leading lady rather than a supporting character, is handled very well. It is also interesting that, except for one brief moment, we don't get to know much of her story and how she had wound up doing what she did. This was actually a very refreshing and welcome change that isn't usually employed by filmmakers in mainstream Hindi films. Madhubala is never a victim, and that is a half-achievement for this film. Watch Chori Chori Chupke Chupke for Preity Zinta. My high rating is easily for her sincere and moving performance.
The film is generally a nice watch. Despite its flaws, it has an engaging story, many familiar faces, and great songs. The big family thing is evidently a take-off on Hum Aapke Hain Koun, which is not a bad thing, since audiences must love this concept. That the film relies on a host of character actors and not a single villain is quite nice; actors who are often made to play the bad guys, find themselves here as nice uncles or grandpas; in particular Amrish Puri shines in his wholesome, kind grandpa avatar. The cinematography is quite bad, and so is the lack of originality in the script. Particularly annoying is the chain of sequences lifted straight off Pretty Woman. Why? Does it hurt to attempt some originality, Abbas? Mustan? Anyone? Those watching will likely find these portions quite distracting especially because of how poor they are, compared to the original.
Similarly, the lead pair struggle with poorly written parts, although their chemistry isn't very bad. Khan plays his part pretty well. It's nice to see him take a serious character for once, although he tends to underplay it a tad too much. Moreover, the cheap dialogues about his great love for his wife and how hard he finds it to sleep with another woman were quite cheesy and redundant. Mukherjee, who is pretty and radiant, is just about okay acting-wise; this isn't entirely her fault because the part is really just another derivative manifestation of numerous previous prototypical female roles of the sort, serving age-old ideas and lacking depth and complexity. Still, she is generally effective and tries her best to somehow enhance an otherwise stereotypical part of the traditional, ever-giving wife. Eventually, both take a back seat to make room for the entrance of Preity Zinta.
And indeed, the film belongs to Preity Zinta, who steals the show with what gradually emerges as THE performance of the film. Even within a less credible film, and despite some faulty instances early on where she is made to scream a little too much, she manages to make the transformation from the loud prostitute to a sensitive woman most naturally, presenting a convincing and touching portrait of awakening and self-discovery. Due credit goes to Zinta, who is totally unaffected and free of pretense. She appears to live the role and makes you wish for her character's best interest, partly because of how the role is etched out, but mainly because of Zinta's magnetic and positive personality. This performance is easily the main reason to watch the film, and by the end, her Madhubala is the one you end up feeling the most for, more than you could initially imagine.
The film's poignant ending only highlights Zinta's position as the star of the show, and the directors probably realised right through the process that focus should be placed entirely on her character. It is therefore not very surprising that she gets to be the one on whom the film's beautiful title track is pictured. This number, where she is clearly positioned as the leading lady rather than a supporting character, is handled very well. It is also interesting that, except for one brief moment, we don't get to know much of her story and how she had wound up doing what she did. This was actually a very refreshing and welcome change that isn't usually employed by filmmakers in mainstream Hindi films. Madhubala is never a victim, and that is a half-achievement for this film. Watch Chori Chori Chupke Chupke for Preity Zinta. My high rating is easily for her sincere and moving performance.
...which means :Stealthily - hidingly
aparna-122 July 2005
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Hail Bollywood and men Directors !
Really this is the ultimate limit in utter sacrifice made by Indian Woman !!
Viewing the current state of affairs in India where The wives are becoming more vicious day by day and are very possessive about their husbands - the Directors ..also can be called Uncle Scars (refer movie The Lion King) came up with a very new concept on how both the kept and the wife can live together happily ever after sharing everything between themselves ...including the spermikins !!
Story line : Married couple - very happy - but accidentally a mishap happens and wife has a miscarriage - lost the foetus along with the capacity of ever becoming a mother !
Now in in India, the in- laws usually drive away the daughter- in- law if she fails to give them an heir ! So the wife hits upon a major plan - surrogate mother...but the scientists intervened - "Sure artificial insemination" - NO said the artist (Director actually) - "Neighbourhood will come to know that the daughter - in - law is barren so they are going for surrogate mother !!
Neighbours ! society !! gosh the same ones who watch Fashion TV day and night - watching girls between the age group of 14 to 40 ...al in bras and panties - well those neighbors suddenly take an upper hand in family planning and decision making !!
SO the wife sends away her husband to a beer bar where girls are dancing on the stage - all mostly uneducated and illiterate - but men love such women as they can satisfy their egos a lot !
He hires the lead dancer in the pub - asks her to bear his baby - in exchange for money - she agrees - she comes home - becomes pregnant - wife and kept - both co-exist in the same house - in the mean time the prostitute also gets a taste of household life - so much caring people around - she misses them all and cries silently !! In the mean time - no one in the family comes to know that the real daughter in law is roaming around with a pillow beneath her petticoat !!- the mother or other elderly people never took her for check-ups - nor did they try to feel the baby's movements in the womb !!
Really this is the ultimate limit in utter sacrifice made by Indian Woman !!
Viewing the current state of affairs in India where The wives are becoming more vicious day by day and are very possessive about their husbands - the Directors ..also can be called Uncle Scars (refer movie The Lion King) came up with a very new concept on how both the kept and the wife can live together happily ever after sharing everything between themselves ...including the spermikins !!
Story line : Married couple - very happy - but accidentally a mishap happens and wife has a miscarriage - lost the foetus along with the capacity of ever becoming a mother !
Now in in India, the in- laws usually drive away the daughter- in- law if she fails to give them an heir ! So the wife hits upon a major plan - surrogate mother...but the scientists intervened - "Sure artificial insemination" - NO said the artist (Director actually) - "Neighbourhood will come to know that the daughter - in - law is barren so they are going for surrogate mother !!
Neighbours ! society !! gosh the same ones who watch Fashion TV day and night - watching girls between the age group of 14 to 40 ...al in bras and panties - well those neighbors suddenly take an upper hand in family planning and decision making !!
SO the wife sends away her husband to a beer bar where girls are dancing on the stage - all mostly uneducated and illiterate - but men love such women as they can satisfy their egos a lot !
He hires the lead dancer in the pub - asks her to bear his baby - in exchange for money - she agrees - she comes home - becomes pregnant - wife and kept - both co-exist in the same house - in the mean time the prostitute also gets a taste of household life - so much caring people around - she misses them all and cries silently !! In the mean time - no one in the family comes to know that the real daughter in law is roaming around with a pillow beneath her petticoat !!- the mother or other elderly people never took her for check-ups - nor did they try to feel the baby's movements in the womb !!
A good effort after all the hype!
awaisyboy12 March 2001
Warning: Spoilers
The year 2000 had been a bad year for indian films due to lack of quality and imagination from film directors. Other than Mohabbatein and Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai nothing stood out. CCCC had lot of contraversy due to the financing of the film and this with not really knowing what the film is about has generated good publicity and advanced ticket sales for the film around India and Abroad. The only information given was that it was a suspense thriller. The film is now been released in 2001 and the film was surprisingly quite good. The main plot is to do with surrogacy and is well handled. Salman And Preiti give a good performance where Salman doesn't actually take is shirt off at all..must be special effects!! Rani plays Salmans wife but it is slightly a less demanding role compared with Preiti who plays Prostitute who eventually becomes the surrogate mother. The three main leads confirm, after Har Di Jo Pyar Karega, they have a solid on screen and off screen chemistry(apparently). Salman Khan who is excellent plays a serious role in the film as a successful business man and is a pity is being exploited as a wannabe comedian in his other films as he is quite underrated in the Mumbai film industry partly due to the films he chooses. Rani's Character does not know Preiti is a prostitute until the end...this kept from her and the rest of the family...the rest you should find out as it will ruin the film if i told you. The songs are all picturised well especially dekhne walon and the main title song. The other supporting actors do a minimal but fine effort as Salmans loving family. Abbas Mastan has produced a hit and handled the film subject tactfully..I say go and watch it or rent it whatever you prefer!
It's a mystery all right
trixter-227 July 2003
The TV guide calls this movie a mystery. What is a mystery to me is how is it possible that a culture that can produce such intricate and complex classical music and brilliant mathematicians cannot produce a single film that would rise above the despicable trash level this film so perfectly represents. This is Bollywood at its best/worst, I honestly cannot tell the difference. Nauseatingly sweet, kitschy clichés on every level, story-line, situations, dialog, music and choreography. To put it bluntly, you must be a retard to enjoy it. I watched it to satisfy my cultural curiosity, but there were times when I had to walk away from it, because I could not take it any more. The only redeeming quality of the movie is the exquisite beauty of the leading actresses.
Preity shined through...!
azetkhataieva21 May 2019
It is said that some of the scenes from this movie are borrowed from the Hollywood movie "Pretty Woman",which i think is a interesting fact. The love-triangle between the characters of Salman Khan, Preity Zinta and Rani Mukerji was a very interesting one as it was not so very original. To want a child so much that you would be willing to share your man to another woman just to have a child-are insane in my opinion. Watched this movie very long time ago, but i found that Zinta overshadowed everyone with her bubbly character as a prostitute. Even if i wished for her to get her man,i was satisfied with the ending anyway. Everyone got somehow what they wanted.
Want to see Salman in a cool and serious role? Catch this...
cybersupam30 March 2008
After a love triangle story in Har Dil Jo Pyaar Karega these 3 stars were again chosen in this controversial flick. The film would have been considered as hit if there was not a controversy with the production values from Bharat Shah. Here director duo Abbas-Mustan did a very different and unique job as compared with their previous and after directorial ventures. They are considered as thriller makers of Bollywood. But in this CCCC they proved that they can equally handle to make a romantic family drama. Hardly there is a single action scene when Preity was being raped by Salman's colleague in her apartment, Salman slapped him.
The movie has almost all the standards and ingredients like song, story, casting, performances etc. which are required to make a movie hit. But of course for Salman's fan this was something a surprise gift from him. Why? Because for so long he has been doing roles where he has a scene to show his open body and dance la-la-la all around. His role as a rich young businessman who has no-nonsense nature and of normal attitude is really impressive. After all Madhubala, a prostitute role performed by Preity is amazing. Later when she too turns out thoughtful about her life she deserve proper attention. Her facial expressions and body language become more attractive, and focus mainly goes to her. Her previous role as a pregnant woman in Kya Kehna was not that heart-touching as it is here. Of course, this can be termed as improvement. Then Priya, a very innocent and helpless wife of Raj who only depends on him for a better result. She has nothing powerful influence in the story as the main ingredients are in the hands of Preity.
Finally, the main point of the story which is something rare and unique in itself. In real world of this age it is not totally impossible to happen such step of searching for a surrogate mother. Perhaps, many are happening in this large world where these are kept secret. And in this way the scriptwriter of CCCC has uncovered a hidden truth which is taking place in others daily lives. But still then it is a doubt.
The movie has almost all the standards and ingredients like song, story, casting, performances etc. which are required to make a movie hit. But of course for Salman's fan this was something a surprise gift from him. Why? Because for so long he has been doing roles where he has a scene to show his open body and dance la-la-la all around. His role as a rich young businessman who has no-nonsense nature and of normal attitude is really impressive. After all Madhubala, a prostitute role performed by Preity is amazing. Later when she too turns out thoughtful about her life she deserve proper attention. Her facial expressions and body language become more attractive, and focus mainly goes to her. Her previous role as a pregnant woman in Kya Kehna was not that heart-touching as it is here. Of course, this can be termed as improvement. Then Priya, a very innocent and helpless wife of Raj who only depends on him for a better result. She has nothing powerful influence in the story as the main ingredients are in the hands of Preity.
Finally, the main point of the story which is something rare and unique in itself. In real world of this age it is not totally impossible to happen such step of searching for a surrogate mother. Perhaps, many are happening in this large world where these are kept secret. And in this way the scriptwriter of CCCC has uncovered a hidden truth which is taking place in others daily lives. But still then it is a doubt.
Mostly Solid Drama
GypsiB17 March 2018
In this drama, happily married Raj (Salman Khan) and Priya (Rani Mukerji) are devastated to learn that Priya can not have children. She considers adoption, but for certain reasons, settles on the idea of a secret surrogate pregnancy. Raj finds a young prostitute, Madhubala (Preity Zinta) who is willing to carry a child for the couple. As can be expected, the path chosen by Raj and Priya is not a smooth one.
For the most part, this is a solidly good film, that has the viewer uncertain as to what will be the eventual outcome. Those familiar with Hollywood's Pretty Woman, will recognize certain scenes, but they work quite well in this setting, too. Khan seems to have only one emotion in this movie, and Mukerji spends most of her time weeping. However, they are generally convincing in their roles, especially as they are the backdrop for Zinta's exceptional performance as Madhu. Regardless of how one feels about the topic, the movie is worth watching for her alone.
The cast also includes Amrish Puri, Farida Jalal, Prem Chopra, and Johnny Lever.
For the most part, this is a solidly good film, that has the viewer uncertain as to what will be the eventual outcome. Those familiar with Hollywood's Pretty Woman, will recognize certain scenes, but they work quite well in this setting, too. Khan seems to have only one emotion in this movie, and Mukerji spends most of her time weeping. However, they are generally convincing in their roles, especially as they are the backdrop for Zinta's exceptional performance as Madhu. Regardless of how one feels about the topic, the movie is worth watching for her alone.
The cast also includes Amrish Puri, Farida Jalal, Prem Chopra, and Johnny Lever.
Great Movie
vanitymercede928 January 2005
I love this movie very much i watched it over and over. I don't see why anyone would think this movie wasn't good. Maybe you have seen better or whatever it is i personally love it. It is one of my favorite movies and I am not Hindi at all but i do love it. It might be a little like "Pretty Woman" but i haven't seen that and I don't think it's any better than this. I don't know why you are all trashing about it but maybe you have a good reason but I think i have said it enough but i absolutely love this movie, and to those who say it's not good at all well then I wonder why you watched it and what movies you consider good. As for everyone else that i watched it with they enjoyed it too so it surprises me that this many people don't like it. As for Rani Mukherjee ( i think thats how you spell her last name) she is very beautiful and my favorite actress ever!
Chori chori chupke chupke
shivakumarvishwa15 June 2008
This film is a very good movie.The way how the everybody portrayed their roles was great.The story is nice.It tells us about Raj who is in love with Priya.They get married.She later becomes pregnant.But shortly their is a problem.Sadly they wont get the child.Raj later meets Madhu.He bribes her.She later becomes pregnant but she is not married to him.The movie is very good.The dialogues are wonderful.The songs are melodious to listen.The picturisations are good.The wedding song is very colourful.Salman,Rani,Preity were excellent. .The cinematography is excellent.The film is beautifully pictured in Swiztertland.The cast makes the movie great to watch.Worth the money and time.. Rating-8/10
An Entertainer with fine performances & music.
SalmanAkhter26 March 2001
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke has all the ingredients to be a success of 2001 after "Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai", which was the huge success of 2000.
This is a remake of "Doosri Dulhan" which starred Sharmila Tagore, Shabana Azmi and Victor Bannerjee, where all the three performers delivered excellent performances. The visible difference with that movie is its presentation and youthful lively characterization with Anu Malik's music.
The film begins with some light moments with some songs well filmed on abroad locations, later takes an emotional turn with the entry of Priety Zinta, as a prostitute, who is chosen by Salman Khan to conceive his baby.
All the three characters have done a splendid job, but the winner is undoubtedly Priety Zinta, the film belongs to her, she has performed very well as a prostitute who encounters a different world after entering in the life of Salman Khan.
Even though getting less scope Salman Khan performs lively and underplays the character as per demand, Rani Mukerjee too has done her part of job pretty well.Rest Johny Lever, Amrish Puri & Farida Jalal did as usual.
Abbas Mustan, the director brothers has a good grip on script, especially in the second half of the movie,Music Director Anu Malik has come up with one of the catchy title song "Rag rag main is tarah...", dialogues by Javed Siddiqui are also worth appreciation with some meaningful lines.
The only draw back is its unacceptable story idea, but the positive aspects are enough to make it a box office success.
This is a remake of "Doosri Dulhan" which starred Sharmila Tagore, Shabana Azmi and Victor Bannerjee, where all the three performers delivered excellent performances. The visible difference with that movie is its presentation and youthful lively characterization with Anu Malik's music.
The film begins with some light moments with some songs well filmed on abroad locations, later takes an emotional turn with the entry of Priety Zinta, as a prostitute, who is chosen by Salman Khan to conceive his baby.
All the three characters have done a splendid job, but the winner is undoubtedly Priety Zinta, the film belongs to her, she has performed very well as a prostitute who encounters a different world after entering in the life of Salman Khan.
Even though getting less scope Salman Khan performs lively and underplays the character as per demand, Rani Mukerjee too has done her part of job pretty well.Rest Johny Lever, Amrish Puri & Farida Jalal did as usual.
Abbas Mustan, the director brothers has a good grip on script, especially in the second half of the movie,Music Director Anu Malik has come up with one of the catchy title song "Rag rag main is tarah...", dialogues by Javed Siddiqui are also worth appreciation with some meaningful lines.
The only draw back is its unacceptable story idea, but the positive aspects are enough to make it a box office success.
Good enough for me. *ONE SPOILER*
rajivgill17 August 2001
Warning: Spoilers
The plot is fine enough, but let's admit that surrogate mothers type of stories has been done to death. So it's really fortunate that this film has terrific performances to bank on. There's no questioning Preity and Rani's capabilities. They're among Bollywood's best performers and they certainly help to liven up CCCC. Surprise, surprise, Salman comes with a good performance himself. His restrained acting is a fresh change (for the better!). For once, he doesn't take his shirt off and I thank God for that. It would have done damaged to the film. One thing I like about CCCC is that it doesn't drag. It comes straight to the point. Rani and Salman's courtship is short and sweet. They don't take ages to introduce Preity's character. And I especially love the scene where a pregnant Rani dances in her room. There are subtle suggestions of impending doom and I truly commend directors Abbas-Mustan for executing that particular scene with style! All said and done, CCCC makes for good entertainment and hopefully, Rani and Preity will get Filmfare Award nominations (if not the Awards themselves) for their roles.
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