Cholai (2016)
Cholai is a black comedy based on the 2011 hooch fatalities in Bengal, India. Country liquor, commonly known as 'Cholai' is a flourishing business in rural Bengal It is cheap and highly addictive. A sudden turn of events is triggered when a batch of Cholai gets toxic during the brewing process. Soon people who had consumed the Cholai start falling ill and the death toll rises to 172. Media turns the incident into a political drama. To pacify the outrage, the Government launches compensation for the family members of the victims. A gold-rush ensues following the announcement, everyone wants their share. Deaths due to other causes could be become 'entitled' for compensation if the right palms are greased with their share. The mourning soon transforms into greed and corruption.
Cast
- Saswata Chatterjee - Minister
- Kharaj Mukherjee - Bus Passenger
- Sandeep Ghosh - Nimai
- Sumit Samaddar - Bishu
- Shankar Chakraborty - Doctor
- Arup Achariya
- Joba Baidya
- Bablu Banerjee
- Prabir Banerjee
- Arun Guhatharkurta
Screenplay
- Arun Roy (Screenplay)
- Subhamoy Chatterjee (Dialogue)
Keywords
alcohol
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cholai about?
- Cholai is a black comedy based on the 2011 hooch fatalities in Bengal, India. Country liquor, commonly known as 'Cholai' is a flourishing business in rural Bengal It is cheap and highly addictive. A sudden turn of events is triggered when a batch of Cholai gets toxic during the brewing process. Soon people who had consumed the Cholai start falling ill and the death toll rises to 172. Media turns the incident into a political drama. To pacify the outrage, the Government launches compensation for the family members of the victims. A gold-rush ensues following the announcement, everyone wants their share. Deaths due to other causes could be become 'entitled' for compensation if the right palms are greased with their share. The mourning soon transforms into greed and corruption.
- Who directed Cholai?
- Cholai was directed by Arun Roy.
- Who stars in Cholai?
- Cholai stars Saswata Chatterjee, Kharaj Mukherjee, Sandeep Ghosh, Sumit Samaddar, Shankar Chakraborty, Arup Achariya.
- How long is Cholai?
- Cholai has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Cholai?
- Cholai is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was Cholai produced?
- Cholai was produced in India.