{{short description|2018 Indian Bengali film by Joydip Mukherjee}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2020}} {{Use Indian English|date=August 2020}} {{Infobox film | name = Chalbaaz | image = Chalbaaz film poster.jpg | caption = Official Poster | director = Joydip Mukherjee | producer = {{ubl|Ashok Dhanuka || Himanshu Dhanuka}} | writer = Harish Shankar | screenplay = Pele Bhattacharya | starring = {{ubl|Shakib Khan || Subhashree || Ashish Vidyarthi || Rajatabha Dutta || }} | music = Savvy | editing = Ravi Ranjan Maitra | cinematography = Gargay Trivedi | studio = Eskay Movies | distributor = Eskay Movies | released = {{film date|df=yes|2018|4|20|ref1=<ref>{{cite news |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |title=Chaalbaaz |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movie-details/chaalbaaz/movieshow/63200347.cms |newspaper=The Times of India |date=20 April 2018 |access-date=3 May 2018}}</ref>}} | runtime = 152 minutes | country = India | language = Bengali | budget = <!--Must be attributed to a reliable published source with an established reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb.--> | gross = <!--Must be attributed to a reliable published source with an established reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb.--> }}
'''''Chalbaaz''''' ({{Translation|Trickster}}) is a 2018 Indian Bengali action comedy film directed by Joydip Mukherjee.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.prothomalo.com/entertainment/article/1316256/%E0%A6%B6%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AC-%E0%A6%B6%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%AD%E0%A6%B6%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%80%E0%A6%B0-%E2%80%98%E0%A6%9A%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%9C%E2%80%99-%E0%A6%B6%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%81 |script-title=bn:শাকিব-শুভশ্রীর 'চালবাজ' শুরু |work=Prothom Alo |language=bn |access-date=16 January 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.kalerkantho.com/online/entertainment/2017/05/23/500527 |script-title=bn:শাকিব-শুভশ্রীর নতুন ছবি 'চালবাজ' |work=Kaler Kantho |language=bn |access-date=11 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bn.bangla.report/post/15333-%E0%A6%AD%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%B9%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%BC%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%B6%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AC-%E0%A6%B6%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%AD%E0%A6%B6%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%80%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%9A%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%BF |script-title=bn:ভারতের হায়দ্রাবাদে শাকিব-শুভশ্রীর চালবাজি |website=bangla.report.com |language=bn |access-date=11 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212004943/http://www.bn.bangla.report/post/15333-%E0%A6%AD%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%B9%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%BC%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%B6%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AC-%E0%A6%B6%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%AD%E0%A6%B6%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%80%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%9A%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%BF |archive-date=12 February 2018 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.jagonews24.com/entertainment/news/275950 |script-title=bn:শুভশ্রীকে নিয়ে এবার শাকিবের চালবাজ |work=Jago News 24 |language=bn |access-date=11 February 2018}}</ref> The film stars Bangladeshi Superstar Shakib Khan and Subhashree in the lead roles.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://thedhakatimes.com/89281/shakib-shuvashris-chalabaj-shooting-started/ |script-title=bn:শুরু হয়েছে শাকিব-শুভশ্রীর 'চালবাজ' এর শুটিং |date=11 January 2018 |work=Dhaka Times |language=bn |access-date=16 January 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.poriborton.com/dhallywood/51801 |script-title=bn:শাকিব খান 'চালবাজ' |date=11 January 2018 |work=poriborton.com |language=bn |access-date=16 January 2018}}</ref> The cast also includes Rajatabha Dutta, Kharaj Mukherjee, Syed Hasan Imam, Atul Sharma and Ashish Vidyarthi. The film is produced by OT Ltd Productions The film is a remake of 2015 Telugu movie ''Subramanyam for Sale''. The film was released in India on 20 April 2018. And Released in Bangladesh on 27 April 2018. The film received generally positive reviews from critics.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.jugantor.com/entertainment/43276/%E0%A6%9A%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%9C-%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AD%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%89-%E0%A6%B9%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%9C%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%8B%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%9F%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%95-%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%A1%E0%A6%BF-%E0%A6%9B%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BF |script-title=bn:চালবাজ রিভিউ: হালকা মেজাজের রোমান্টিক কমেডি ছবি |date=28 April 2018 |work=Jugantor |language=bn |access-date=2 May 2018}}</ref> It topped the box office in its opening week.<ref>{{cite news |title='Chalbaaz' storms box office |url=http://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/news/174974/Chalbaaz-storms-box-office/ |work=Prothom Alo |date=3 May 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Chaalbaaz making moves! |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/showbiz/deshi-grapevine/shakib-khan-latest-film-chaalbaaz-making-moves-1571599/ |work=The Daily Star |date=5 May 2018}}</ref>
The film was also the third collaboration between Shakib Khan and Joydeep Mukherjee pair after huge success of the films ''Shikari'' and ''Nabab'' and the third collaboration between Shakib Khan and Eskay Movies, second time pairing with Shakib-Subhashree and director Joydeep Mukherjee with Subhashree Ganguly after successful ''Nabab''.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.pbd.news/entertainment/13890/%E0%A6%B6%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AC-%E0%A6%B6%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%AD%E0%A6%B6%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%80%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%9A%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%9C |script-title=bn:শাকিব-শুভশ্রীর নতুন 'চালবাজ' |date=11 January 2018 |work=pbd.news |language=bn |access-date=16 January 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212083156/http://www.pbd.news/entertainment/13890/%E0%A6%B6%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AC-%E0%A6%B6%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%AD%E0%A6%B6%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%80%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%9A%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%9C |archive-date=12 February 2018 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
==Plot== Raja (Shakib Khan) is a money minded youth who goes to the UK to earn big bucks. One fine day, he comes across Srijata (Subhashree) who ditches her family for her long time boyfriend. As time passes by, Srijata gets cheated on by her boyfriend big time and is left stranded in London. A twist in the tale arises when Srijata requests Raja to come along with her to Kolkata to clear the chaos which was created by her elopement. What will Raja do now ? That forms the rest of the story.
==Cast== * Shakib Khan as Raja Chowdhury * Subhashree as Srijata * Ashish Vidyarthi as Adinath Mallick, Srijata's paternal uncle; Who is currently the head of the Mallick family * Rajatava Dutta as Bhojohori Manna / Bhoja Da, Raja's assistant; chef of Indian Standard Institute (currently known as Bureau of Indian Standards) * Shantilal Mukherjee - Pappu Mallick, Mallick family's enemy * Sagnik Chatterjee as Bikram, Priya's brother; who went to keep his father's word, became desperate to marry his sister to Raja * Joydip Mukherjee as Rajshekhar Dutt, Vinay's father and competition organiser; Later he came to India from UK to marry his son to Sunita, the youngest daughter of the Mallick family. * Subrata as Thakurbabu; Raja's father * Rebeka Rouf as Raja's step mother * Shiba Shanu as Tota, Vikram's gang * Mahamudul Islam Mithu * Rajdeep Ghosh * Shikha Khan Mou as Aruna Mallick, Adinath Mallick's wife * Shahed Ali * Jadu Azad * Honey Bafna * Amit Ganguly * Jayanta Hore * Panchanan Ghatak * Manosi Sengupta as Priya, Vikram's sister and Raja's fiańcee * Rumpa * Esha Bhattacharjee * Momo Shiuly * Reshma * Priyanti Gomes * Papiya * Dhiman * Mridul Sen * Atul Sharma as Competition Judge * Rene Costa as Airport Security * Kumud Pant as Chef * Charlotte Dunnico as Marie * Mousumi Saha * Tatiana Zarubova as Competition Participant
<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/subhashree-starrer-chalbaaz-in-a-spot/articleshow/59204844.cms |title=Subhasree starrer Chalbaaz in a spot |work=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |title='Chaalbaaz' new song: Enjoy the tune of love with 'Tor Premer Brishtite' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/chaalbaaz-new-song-enjoy-the-tune-of-love-with-tor-premer-brishtite/articleshow/63568424.cms |newspaper=The Times of India |date=1 April 2018 |access-date=30 April 2018}}</ref>
== Soundtrack == The soundtrack of ''Chalbaaz'' is composed by Savvy, while lyrics of the film songs are penned by Priyo Chattopadhyay. The first song from the movie, the title song "Chalbaaz", is sung by Shadaab Hashmi. The Title song "Chalbaaz" was released as a promotional single on 8 March 2018.<ref>{{cite news |title='Chaalbaaz' title track: Shakib Khan burns the dance floor with his stunning dance moves |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/chaalbaaz-title-track-shakib-khan-burns-the-dance-floor-with-his-stunning-dance-moves/articleshow/63266012.cms |newspaper=The Times of India |date=12 March 2018 |access-date=29 March 2018}}</ref> the Video Song "Aish Kori" was released on YouTube on 15 March 2018 and was well received by Critics and Audiences.<ref>{{cite news |title='Chaalbaaz' new song: Shakib and Subhashree show off their amazing dance moves in 'Chal Aish Kori' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/chaalbaaz-new-song-shakib-and-subhashree-show-off-their-amazing-dance-moves-in-chal-aish-kori/articleshow/63333812.cms |newspaper=The Times of India |date=12 March 2018 |access-date=29 March 2018}}</ref> The Third Video Song "Projapoti Mon" was released on YouTube on 23 March 2018 and ''Tor Premer Brishtite'' sung by Armaan Malik and Madhubanti Bagchi Released on 29 March 2018.
{{Infobox album | name = Chalbaaz | type = soundtrack | artist = Savvy | cover = | alt = | released = 2018 | recorded = | venue = | studio = | genre = Film soundtrack | length = {{duration|m=15|s=39}} | label = Eskay Movies | prev_title = Bizli | prev_year = 2018 | next_title = Sultan: The Saviour | next_year = 2018 }}
{{Track listing | headline = Track listing | all_writing = | extra_column = Artist(s) | title1 = Chalbaaz (Title Song) | length1 = 4:00 | lyrics1 = Priyo Chattopadhyay | music1 = Savvy | extra1 = Shadaab Hashmi | title2 = Aish Kori | lyrics2 = Savvy | music2 = Savvy | extra2 = Savvy, Madhubanti Bagchi | length2 = 3:33 | title3 = Projapoti Mon | length3 = 4:16 | lyrics3 = Priyo Chattaopadhyay | music3 = Savvy | extra3 = Madhushree | title4 = Tor Premer Brishtite | length4 = 3:50 | lyrics4 = Anyaman | music4 = Savvy | extra4 = Armaan Malik, Madhubanti Bagchi | total_length = 15:39 }} {{Clear}}
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== External links == * {{IMDb title|id=tt6923834|title=Chalbaaz}}
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Chalbaaz}} Category:2018 films Category:2018 romantic comedy films Category:Indian romantic comedy films Category:Bengali remakes of Telugu films Category:Bengali-language Indian films Category:2018 Bengali-language films Category:Films directed by Joydip Mukherjee