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{{short description|Indian documentary film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2026}}
{{Use Indian English|date=April 2026}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Chhattisgarh ke Bheem Chintaram
| image = Chintaram Documentary Poster.jpg
| caption = Poster
| director = S Anshu Dhurandhar
| narrator = S Anshu Dhurandhar
| music = [[Meer Ali Meer]]
| production_companies =
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|2025|01|06|df=y}}
| runtime = 85 minutes
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget =
| gross =
}}
'''''Chhattisgarh ke Bheem''''' '''Chintaram''' (<abbr>transl.</abbr> ''Chhattisgarh’s Bheem Chintaram'') is an Indian [[documentary film]] directed by S Anshu Dhurandhar.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-08 |title=CG Film: छत्तीसगढ़ के भीम पर बनी फिल्म, कसरत के साथ सिखाएगी संस्कार {{!}} CG Film: A film made on Bheem of Chhattisgarh |url=https://www.patrika.com/baloda-bazar-news/cg-film-a-film-made-on-bheem-of-chhattisgarh-19298370 |access-date=2025-03-04 |website=Patrika News |language=hi}}</ref> It is based on the life of Indian strongman [[Chintaram Tikariha]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-08 |title=CG News: दाऊ चिंताराम टिकरिहा पर बनी फिल्म व पुस्तक का हुआ विमोचन, मंत्री टंकराम वर्मा बोले – कसरत के साथ संस्कार सिखाएगी {{!}} CG News: Film and book made on Bhim Chintaram Tikriha of Chhattisgarh released |url=https://www.patrika.com/baloda-bazar-news/cg-news-film-and-book-made-on-bhim-chintaram-tikriha-of-chhattisgarh-released-19297645 |access-date=2025-03-04 |website=Patrika News |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Khare |first=Basant |date=2025-01-05 |title=चिंताराम टिकरिहा पर बनी फिल्म 6 जनवरी को होगी रिलीज़, तुरतुतिया मंदिर के पुनर्निर्माण में निभाई थी महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका - johar36garh.com |url=https://johar36garh.com/the-film-based-on-chintaram-tikriha-will-be-released-on-january-6-played-an-important-role-in-the-reconstruction-of-turtutiya-temple/ |access-date=2025-03-04 |language=en-US}}</ref> It is the first Chhattisgarhi documentary to contain interviews of over 250 people.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-13 |title=RALFF फिल्म फेस्टिवल में हुई चिंताराम की विशेष स्क्रीनिंग... जानें क्या हुआ! - pradeshvad |url=https://pradeshvad.com/chhattisgarh-ke-bhim-fillm-award/ |access-date=2025-03-04 |language=en-US}}</ref> The film features first-hand accounts by locals, Tikariha's family and interviews from public figures including chief minister of Chhattisgarh [[Bhupesh Baghel]], cabinet minister [[Tank Ram Verma]] and member of parliament [[Vijay Baghel]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=दाऊ चिंताराम टिकरिहा पर बनी फिल्म "छत्तीसगढ़ के भीम चिंताराम" और पुस्तक का हुआ विमोचन, मंत्री टंकराम वर्मा ने कहा- युवाओं को उनके जीवन से लेनी चाहिए प्रेरणा |url=https://www.ramraj.co/state.php?articleid=9107 |access-date=2025-03-04 |website=दाऊ चिंताराम टिकरिहा पर बनी फिल्म “छत्तीसगढ़ के भीम चिंताराम” और पुस्तक का हुआ विमोचन, मंत्री टंकराम वर्मा ने कहा- युवाओं को उनके जीवन से लेनी चाहिए प्रेरणा |language=en-US}}</ref> The documentary was launched at a public event at Budgahan, Baloda Bazar on 6 January 2025. In February the film was screened at [[Raipur Art Literature and Film Festival]] 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Manish |date=2025-02-07 |title=रायपुर में 8 फरवरी को होगा आर्ट, लिट्रेचर और फिल्म फेस्टिवल: इंटरनेशनल फिल्मों की धूम, छत्तीसगढ़ की पहली बायोपिक 'मंदराजी' की स्क्रीनिंग, एंट्री फ्री! |url=https://media24news.in/?p=78148 |access-date=2025-03-04 |website=Media24 News |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Production ==
The research for the documentary started in 2013 after filmmaker S Anshu Dhurandhar noticed the lack of proper documentation of a widely known local figure Chintaram Tikariha. While initially planned to be a short 20 minutes documentary the project was soon expanded to be a long form documentary due to the vastness of the source material gather during the research process. The production team travelled to over 80 locations across Chhattisgarh tracking Tikariha's life. The filming began in 2021 and lasted until late 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |title=समाजसेवी चिंताराम टिकरिहा की जीवनगाथा पर बनी डॉक्यूमेंट्री |url=https://www.bhaskar.com/local/chhattisgarh/baloda/news/chhattisgarh-a-documentary-made-on-the-life-story-of-chintaram-tikriha-134712337.html }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=छत्तीसगढ़ के भीम चिंताराम" ने रचा इतिहास एक महीने में 3 लाख से अधिक दर्शकों ने देखा |url=https://daharchala.com/2126 }}</ref>

== Synopsis ==
Chintaram is a documentary film based on the life and contributions of Chintaram Tikariha. He was born in 1880 in Kumhari, British India. From an early age, he was recognized for his extraordinary physical strength. He could lift heavy loads, carry large stone columns, and perform strenuous tasks that others struggled with. His feats of strength earned him great respect in his community, where he was often relied upon for demanding physical tasks.

Chintaram was deeply involved in community welfare. He donated his land to the government for the construction of roads and schools, ensuring better infrastructure and education for future generations. He also paid for weddings expense and covering funeral expenses for those in need, reflecting his commitment to social responsibility. Additionally, he provided employment opportunities to many, helping people sustain their livelihoods through agricultural and community-based work. Chintaram introduced the Ropa method, significantly improving agricultural productivity in Chhattisgarh. His expertise in farming and irrigation management helped farmers achieve better yields, making him an influential figure in the region.

Apart from his contributions to farming and social work, Chintaram was instrumental in reconstructing multiple temples, preserving cultural heritage in the region. One of his most significant efforts was the reconstruction of the Turturiya Temple in Balodabazar, an important religious site. His dedication to temple restoration highlighted his commitment to both spiritual and community welfare. He remained dedicated to agriculture, temple restoration, and social service until his passing on 21 November 1982. His contributions to farming, cultural preservation, and his legendary physical strength made him a well-respected figure in Chhattisgarh’s history.

== Proving Chintaram ==
[[File:Proving Chintaram Poster.jpg|thumb|Promotional poster of Proving Chintaram.]]
''Proving Chintaram'' is a thematic segment within ''Chhattisgarh ke Bheem Chintaram'', focusing on scientifically and physically examining Chintaram’s feats of strength. The segment consists of ten structured tasks designed to assess the plausibility of these feats based on measurable standards of strength and endurance.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Verma |first=Mukesh |date=25 March 2025 |title=छत्तीसगढ़ के भीम चिंताराम" ने रचा इतिहास एक महीने में 3 लाख से अधिक दर्शकों ने देखा |url=https://daharchala.com/2126 }}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|+List of sub-segments in Proving Chintaram
!No.
!Title
!Description
!Weight/Quantity
|-
|1
|Turturiya Idol
|Lifting a stone idol from the historic Turturiya site.
|~100 kg
|-
|2
|Raw Stones
|Carrying traditional raw stones used for testing strength.
|95 kg
|-
|3
|Atlas Stone
|Lifting an atlas stone, commonly used in strength sports.
|85 kg
|-
|4
|Wood Log
|Carrying a heavy wooden log over a set distance.
|~100 kg
|-
|5
|Chintaram Pillar
|Lifting one side of a historical stone pillar.
|~800 kg
|-
|6
|The Bori
|Holding a sack of weight while climbing stairs.
|66 kg
|-
|7
|The Gupchup
|Consuming a large number of Golgappas.
|>100
|-
|8
|Pahalwan Thali
|Eating a high-caloric meal in one sitting.
|>3 kg
|-
|9
|Coconut Breaking
|Breaking coconuts with bare hands and knuckles.
|12
|-
|10
|The Mudgar
|Swinging traditional Indian clubs (Mudgars).
|600x
|}

== Release and promotion ==
[[File:Chintaram documenatry film release event.jpg|thumb|[[Tank Ram Verma]], [[Vijay Baghel]] and [[Motilal Sahu]] at the film release event (January 6, 2025)]]
A public event for the film's release was held on 6 January 2025, attended by notable figures including [[Tank Ram Verma]], [[Vijay Baghel]], [[Gaurishankar Agrawal|Gauri Shankar Agrawal]], [[Motilal Sahu]], Khodas Ram Kashyap(Kendreey Adhyaksha, cg Manawa Kurmi Samaj) and Shivratan Sharma(former MLA). The event featured a live recreation of Chintaram's physical feats.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-10 |title=छत्तीसगढ़ के भीम: चिंताराम जी को जानें...मंत्री टंकराम वर्मा ने क्यों उठाया मुदगर! - pradeshvad |url=https://pradeshvad.com/chhattisgarh-ke-bhim-bahubali-chinta-ram-ji/ |access-date=2025-03-07 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":0" />

The film's music composer, [[Meer Ali Meer]], performed the film’s music live. The program featured a traditional Chhattisgarhi dance performance, a special devotional presentation by [[International Society for Krishna Consciousness|ISKCON]], and various native cultural acts. Additionally, a poetry recitation by artist Chowaram Verma 'Badal' was performed. The complete movie was screened to an audience of 1,000 people.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />

== Cast and technical staff ==

=== Interviewees ===

* [[Bhupesh Baghel]] as Self – former Chief Minister, Chhattisgarh
* [[Tank Ram Verma]] as Self – Minister of Sports and Youth Welfare, Chhattisgarh
* [[Vijay Baghel]] as self – [[Member of Parliament (India)|Member of Parliament]] (Lok Sabha)
* [[Chhaya Verma]] as self– Member of Parliament ([[Rajya Sabha]])
* [[Gaurishankar Agrawal|Gaurishanker Agrawal]] as self – Speaker, Legislative Assembly, Chhattisgarh
* [[Janak Dhruw]] as self – Member of Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly

=== Technical staff ===

* Cinematography – Pramod Gilhare, Jageshwar Kurre
* Graphic Designer – Mukul Verma
* Editor – Vajra Vision Studio

== References ==
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[[Category:Indian documentary films]]
[[Category:2025 Hindi-language films]]
[[Category:2025 documentary films]]
[[Category:2025 Indian films]]

Chhattisgarh ke Bheem Chintaram - Revision history

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