{{short description|2020 Indian musical drama film directed by Shiv Hare}} {{Use Indian English|date=September 2020}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2021}} {{Infobox film | name = Atkan Chatkan | image = Atkan Chatkan film poster.jpg | caption = Promotional poster | director = Shiv Hare | producer = {{plainlist| * Vishakha Singh * A. R. Rahman }} | writer = Shiv Hare | starring = {{plainlist| * Lydian Nadhaswaram * Amit Riyaan * Spruha Shirish Joshi * Yash Rane * Sachin Chaudhary * Tamanna Dipak * Ayesha Vindhara * Tanmay Chaturvedi }} | music = Sivamani | cinematography = Subhransu Das | editing = Lionel Fernandes | studio = Lokaa Entertainment | distributor = ZEE5 | released = {{Film date|df=y|2020|09|05}} | runtime = 126 minutes | country = India | language = Hindi }}
'''''Atkan Chatkan''''' is a 2020 Indian Hindi-language musical drama film written and directed by Shiv Hare on his directorial debut.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-09-05|title=Atkan Chatkan movie review: Stuck in a time warp|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/atkan-chatkan-movie-review-stuck-in-a-time-warp-6583859/|access-date=2020-09-10|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> It is produced by Vishakha Singh under Lokaa Entertainment and presented by music composer A. R. Rahman.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/ar-rahman-all-set-to-present-upcoming-film-atkan-chatkan-on-zee5/articleshow/77755761.cms|title=AR Rahman all set to present upcoming film 'Atkan Chatkan' on ZEE5|website=The Economic Times}}</ref> The film story revolves around Guddu, a chai delivery boy who eventually teams up with three friends and forms a musical band to take part in a musical competition despite the poor background.<ref>{{Cite web|date=7 September 2020|first=Vibha|last=Maru|title=Atkan Chatkan Movie Review: Shiv Hare's film misses the beat|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/atkan-chatkan-movie-review-shiv-hare-s-film-misses-the-beat-1719487-2020-09-07|access-date=2020-09-10|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> The film stars newcomer Lydian Nadhaswaram along with Amit Riyaan, Yash Rane, Sachin Chaudhary, Tamanna Dipak and Ayesha Vindhara in the lead roles. The film was premiered via ZEE5 on 5 September 2020 and generally opened to positive reviews from critics.<ref>{{Cite web|title='Atkan Chatkan' review: An enjoyable ode to music|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2020/sep/07/atkan-chatkan-review-an-enjoyable-ode-to-music-2193349.html|access-date=2020-09-10|website=The New Indian Express|date=7 September 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Kumar|first=Pradeep|date=2020-09-05|title='Atkan Chatkan' film review: Concoction of old tunes|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/atkan-chatkan-film-review-concoction-of-old-tunes/article32528997.ece|access-date=2020-09-10|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
==Plot== The story revolves around a 13 year old Guddu who works as a helper at a tea stall. His father Vishnu (played by Amit Riyaan), an ex musician is a penniless alcoholic, and his mother a singer has abandoned the family. Therefore, he has to take the responsibility of his family at a tender age. Music is his passion, he loves to observe, listen and create new tunes. On his daily chai delivery visits, he watches a wedding band practice keenly, completely losing the sense of time. He has a desire to join the band one day. Along with Guddu, the film also tells the tale of other street children who work near Guddu’s tea stall. One day while wandering in the city, they come across a carnival where they see an orchestra performing for money which inspires them to form their own band. Atkan Chatkan shows the dreams of millions of young children who do not have the means but only a burning passion that needs careful nurturing to grow and succeed in life.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-09-02|title=Atkan Chatkan trailer: A R Rahman and Sivamani join forces for inspirational film|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/atkan-chatkan-trailer-ar-rahman-and-sivamani-join-forces-for-inspirational-film-6578832/|access-date=2020-09-10|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>
==Cast== {{cast listing| * Lydian Nadhaswaram as Gautam "Guddu" Shivhare ** Taha Shah Badussha as Adult Guddu * Amit Riyaan as Vishnu, Guddu's Father * Spruha Joshi as Mohi Shivhare, Guddu's Mother * Yash Rane as Madhav Kumar * Sachin Chaudhary as Chuttan * Tamanna Dipak as Meethi * Ayesha Vindhara as Lata *Saurabh V Pandey * Ajay Jadhav }}
== Production == The son of music director Varshan Sathish, Lydian Nadhaswaram who rose to prominence as a child prodigy pianist after winning the reality talent show ''The World's Best'' was roped into play the main lead in the film. He eventually made his film acting debut through this project. Lydian whose mother tongue was Tamil began shooting for the film despite his inability to speak Hindi fluently.<ref>{{Citation|title=Atkan Chatkan Review: Music finds a way|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/atkan-chatkan/ottmoviereview/77945155.cms|first=Renuka|last=Vyavahare|newspaper=The Times of India |date=8 September 2020|access-date=2021-01-26}}</ref> The film was shot predominantly in Jhansi which also coincidentally depicts the name of his mother.
== Soundtrack == {{Track listing | headline = Track listing | total_length = 32.65 | extra_column = Singer(s) | title1 = Atkan Chatkan | extra1 = Lydian Nadhaswaram <br> R S Rakthaksh <br> Idazhiga I | music1 = Sivamani | length1 = 4:19 | title2 = Daata Shakti de | extra2 = Amitabh Bachchan<ref>{{cite news|url=https://telanganatoday.com/big-b-sings-in-musical-film-presented-by-ar-rahman|title=Big B sings in musical film presented by AR Rahman|website=Telangana Today}}</ref> | music2 = Sivamani | length2 = 3:39 | title3 = Mann Tu | extra3 = Sonu Nigam | music3 = Sivamani | length3 = 5:59 | title4 = Dil Zara | extra4 = Hari Haran <br> Runa Sivamani | music4 = Sivamani | length4 = 6:18 | title5 = Oh Maa Meri Ma | extra5 = Runa Sivamani | music5 = Sivamani | length5 = 4:38 | title6 = Nar Ho | extra6 = Uthara Unnikrishnan | music6 = Sivamani | length6 = 5:37 | title7 = Kabira | extra7 = Uthara Unnikrishnan | music7 = Sivamani | length7 = 3:55 }}
==Reception== ''Atkan Chatkan'' upon release received mixed responses from the critics.
Renuka Vyavahare of ''Times Of India'' said "In terms of direction and storytelling, Atkan Chatkan is predictable, formulaic and opts for an over-simplistic approach of expression. What makes this film stand out despite its poverty template are the powerful performances of the child actors and Sivamani’s spectacular music" <ref>{{cite news |title=Atkan Chatkan Review: Music finds a way |website=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/atkan-chatkan/ottmoviereview/77945155.cms}}</ref> Pradeep Kumar of ''The Hindu'' wrote "Lydian Nadhaswaram makes a solid debut and ‘Drums’ Sivamani’s soul-lifting tunes are worth checking out, but ‘Atkan Chatkan’ falls flat due to the lack of drama in its storyline" <ref>{{cite news |title='Atkan Chatkan' film review: Concoction of old tunes |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/atkan-chatkan-film-review-concoction-of-old-tunes/article32528997.ece |website=The Hindu |language=en-IN |date=5 September 2020|last1=Kumar |first1=Pradeep }}</ref> Ektaa malik of ''The Indian Express'' wrote "The two-hour-fifteen minute film is the directorial debut of Shiv Hare, and while the earnestness of the attempt was palpable in the trailer, the full-length feature adds nothing more to it" <ref>{{cite web |title=Atkan Chatkan movie review: Stuck in a time warp |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/atkan-chatkan-movie-review-stuck-in-a-time-warp-6583859/ |website=The Indian Express |language=en |date=5 September 2020}}</ref> Vibha Maru of ''India Today'' had just few positives to mention about the film stating "The film's only highlight is when we see Lydian beat the tunes of Sivamani's music, pouring some excitement into the film. Other child actors like Sachin Choudhary and Yash Rane also give notable performances"<ref>{{cite web |title=Atkan Chatkan Movie Review: Shiv Hare's film misses the beat |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/atkan-chatkan-movie-review-shiv-hare-s-film-misses-the-beat-1719487-2020-09-07 |website=India Today |date=7 September 2020 |language=en}}</ref>
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==External links== * {{IMDb title|tt12969078}} * [https://www.zee5.com/movies/details/atkan-chatkan/0-0-214663 Atkan Chatkan] on ZEE5
Category:2020 Hindi-language films Category:2020 Indian films Category:2020 films Category:ZEE5 original films Category:2020s musical drama films Category:Indian musical drama films Category:2020 direct-to-video films Category:2020 directorial debut films Category:Films shot in Uttar Pradesh Category:2020 musical films