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Chupke Chupke

A little mischief. A lot of laughter.

Botanist Parimal decides to challenge the flawless reputation of his wife’s brother-in-law. Disguises, elaborate wordplay, and a friend’s reluctant participation turn his prank into a wonderfully tangled comedy.

1975HindiHrishikesh Mukherjee
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Chupke Chupke is a treasured 1975 Indian comedy directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, celebrated as one of the pinnacle achievements in classic Hindi situational humor and witty screenwriting. The film earned enduring critical acclaim and widespread adoration in the mid-1970s for its lighthearted charm, sophisticated linguistic wordplay, and spotless ensemble performances that continue to delight movie lovers across the globe.

Early Life

The story follows Dr. Parimal Tripathi, an amiable professor of botany who meets and falls in love with Sulekha, leading to a quick marriage. However, Parimal soon finds himself playfully exasperated by Sulekha's ceaseless admiration for her scholarly brother-in-law Raghavendra Sharma, whom she considers an infallible judge of character. To playfully challenge Raghavendra's sharp intellect and indulge in good-natured deception, Parimal devises a mischievous plan before formally introducing himself to the family.

Career

Adopting the persona of a driver named Pyaremohan who speaks only excessively formalized Hindi, Parimal infiltrates the Sharma household to serve as their personal chauffeur. The prank deepens into a comedy of errors when Parimal’s trusted friend Sukumar, an English professor, is roped in to impersonate Parimal himself, accidentally falling for Sulekha's companion Vasudha along the way. Driven by masterful comic timing and unforgettable banter, Chupke Chupke achieved major box-office and critical success, remaining an irreplaceable masterpiece of evergreen Bollywood cinema.

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Size guide

  LENGTH (inches) WIDTH (inches) CHEST (inches)
XS 27 16 ½ 31-34
S 28 18 34-37
M 29 20 38-41
L 30 22 42-45
XL 31 24 46-49
2XL 32 26 50-53
3XL 33 28 54-57
4XL 34 30 58-61
5XL 35 31 62-65

The story

A little mischief. A lot of laughter.

Botanist Parimal decides to challenge the flawless reputation of his wife’s brother-in-law. Disguises, elaborate wordplay, and a friend’s reluctant participation turn his prank into a wonderfully tangled comedy.

The faces you remember

Dharmendra

Sharmila Tagore

Amitabh Bachchan

Jaya Bachchan

Om Prakash

A few things worth knowing

The film remakes the Bengali comedy Chhadmabeshi.

S. D. Burman composed its music.

Hrishikesh Mukherjee directed this ensemble comedy.

Film notes & sources

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