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'''Chhollywood''' refers to the film industry of [[Chhattisgarh]] state, central India, or to films created in the [[Chhattisgarhi language]].  It was established in 1965 with the release of the first Chhattisgarhi film, ''[[Kahi Debe Sandesh]]''.
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'''Chhattisgarhi Cinema''' also known as '''Chhollywood''' refers to the film industry of [[Chhattisgarh]] state, Central India, or to films created in the [[Chhattisgarhi language]].  It was established in 1965 with the release of the first Chhattisgarhi-language film, ''[[Kahi Debe Sandesh]]''.


== History ==
== History ==
''[[Kahi Debe Sandesh]]'' was released in 1965. Directed and produced by Manu Nayak, it was a story of [[Indian caste system|intercaste]] love; its release caused controversy, with Brahmins calling for a ban.<ref name="ghosh2015">{{cite news |last1=Ghosh |first1=Avijit |title=When Indira saved first Chhattisgarhi film from ban |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/when-indira-saved-first-chhattisgarhi-film-from-ban/articleshow/47102678.cms |access-date=15 December 2021 |work=The Times of India' |date=30 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|url=https://archive.org/details/dli.csl.569|title=Report of the Committee on Untouchability, Economic and Educational Development of the Scheduled Castes and Connected Documents, 1969|last1=Castes|first1=India Committee on Untouchability, Economic and Educational Development of the Scheduled|last2=Elayaperumal|first2=L.|date=1969-01-01|publisher=Department of Social Welfare|page=[https://archive.org/details/dli.csl.569/page/n58 37]|language=en}}</ref>  The next Chhattisgarhi film to be released was ''Ghar Dwar'' in 1971, produced by Vijay Kumar Pandey. However, both performed poorly at the box office.<ref>{{cite web|last=Ghosh|first=Avijit|title=Chhollywood calling|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/sunday-toi/special-report/Chhollywood-calling/articleshow/5936093.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928034236/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-05-16/special-report/28314831_1_film-industry-silver-jubilee-raipur|url-status=live|archive-date=28 September 2013|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=16 May 2010}}</ref>


The first Chhattisgarhi film, ''[[Kahi Debe Sandesh]]'' (<abbr>transl.</abbr> Convey The Message)  was released in 1965.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://archive.org/details/dli.csl.569|title=Report of the Committee on Untouchability, Economic and Educational Development of the Scheduled Castes and Connected Documents, 1969|last=Castes|first=India Committee on Untouchability, Economic and Educational Development of the Scheduled|last2=Elayaperumal|first2=L.|date=1969-01-01|publisher=Department of Social Welfare|page=[https://archive.org/details/dli.csl.569/page/n58 37]|language=en}}</ref> Directed and produced by Manu Nayak, it was a story of [[Indian caste system|intercaste]] love and was released to much controversy.<ref>{{Cite journal|title=Chhattisgarhi comedy ''Shiv Kumar Deepak''|url=https://www.patrika.com/raipur-news/chhattisgarhi-comedy-shiv-kumar-deepak-5672179/|journal=Patrika}}</ref> Dr Hanumant Naidu<ref>{{cite news|title=Manu Nayak honoured|url=http://navabharat.org/raipur-news/social-cultural/27492-%E0%A4%B8%E0%A5%80%E0%A4%8F%E0%A4%AE-%E0%A4%A8%E0%A5%87-%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%BE-%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%A8%E0%A5%81-%E0%A4%A8%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%95-%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%BE-%E0%A4%B8%E0%A4%AE%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%A8|access-date=27 September 2013|newspaper=Nav Bharat|date=28 November 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131206054128/http://navabharat.org/raipur-news/social-cultural/27492-%E0%A4%B8%E0%A5%80%E0%A4%8F%E0%A4%AE-%E0%A4%A8%E0%A5%87-%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%BE-%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%A8%E0%A5%81-%E0%A4%A8%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%95-%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%BE-%E0%A4%B8%E0%A4%AE%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%A8|archive-date=6 December 2013}}</ref> wrote the lyrics;<ref>{{cite journal|author=P.E.N. All-India Centre, Bombay|title=The Indian P.E.N., Volume 35|journal=The Indian P.E.N. |year=1969|volume=35|page=362|url={{google books |plainurl=y |id=RL1jAAAAMAAJ}}|access-date=5 September 2013}}</ref> two songs of the movie were sung by [[Mohammad Rafi]]. The next to be released was ''Ghar Dwar'' in 1971, produced by [[Vijay Kumar Pandey]]. However, both performed poorly at the box office, and no new Chhattisgarhi movie was produced{{clarify|date=September 2013}} for nearly 30 years thereafter.<ref>{{cite web|last=Ghosh|first=Avijit|title=Chhollywood calling|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-05-16/special-report/28314831_1_film-industry-silver-jubilee-raipur|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928034236/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-05-16/special-report/28314831_1_film-industry-silver-jubilee-raipur|url-status=dead|archive-date=28 September 2013|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=16 May 2010}}</ref>
On October 27, 2000, ''[[Mor Chhainha Bhuinya]]'' was released,<ref>{{cite web|title=Mor Chhainha Bhuinya|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0277162/|work=IMDB|publisher=IMDB|access-date=27 September 2013}}</ref> the first Chhattisgarhi film since ''Ghar Dwar''. The film was a major success, grossing over ₹20,000,000, recouping its budget of around ₹2,000,000.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Chhattisgarhi film beats Mohabbatein|work=Rediff, archived on web archive|url=http://www.rediff.in/movies/2001/feb/09chhat.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131001123421/http://www.rediff.in/movies/2001/feb/09chhat.htm|archive-date=2013-10-01}}</ref>


On October 27, 2000, ''[[Mor Chhainha Bhuinya]]'' was released,<ref>{{cite web|title=Mor Chhainha Bhuinya|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0277162/|work=IMDB|publisher=IMDB|access-date=27 September 2013}}</ref> the first Chhattisgarhi film since ''Ghar Dwar''. The film was a major success, grossing ₹20,000,000, recouping its budget of ₹2,000,000 - ₹3,000,000.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Chhattisgarhi film beats Mohabbatein|work=Rediff, archived on web archive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131001123421/http://www.rediff.in/movies/2001/feb/09chhat.htm}}</ref>  
Interest in the genre would further increase in 2005 when ''[[Bhakla]]'' was released, featuring a song composed by Kalyan Sen and sung by [[Lata Mangeshkar]].<ref>{{cite news|title=लता मंगेशकर|url=http://www.bhaskar.com/article/CHH-DURG-c-206-23659-NOR.html|access-date=19 September 2013|newspaper=Daink Bhaskar|date=8 March 2013|archive-date=14 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014185820/http://www.bhaskar.com/article/CHH-DURG-c-206-23659-NOR.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> Later, the film ''Bar''. Satish Jain, having watched the film produced ''Mayaa'', Films such as ''Mahun Deewana Tahun Deewani'' (Swapnil Film Productions)  ''Tura Rikshawala'', and ''Laila Tip Top Chhaila Angutha Chhap'' were released soon after.


Interest in the genre would further increase in 2005 when ''[[Bhakla]]'' was released, featuring a song composed by Kalyan Sen and sung by [[Lata Mangeshkar]].<ref>{{cite news|title=लता मंगेशकर|url=http://www.bhaskar.com/article/CHH-DURG-c-206-23659-NOR.html|access-date=19 September 2013|newspaper=Daink Bhaskar|date=8 March 2013}}</ref> Later, the film ''Bar''. Satish Jain, having watched the film produced ''Mayaa'', Films such as ''Mahun Deewana Tahun Deewani'' (Swapnil Film Productions)  ''Tura Rikshawala'', and ''Laila Tip Top Chhaila Angutha Chhap'' were released soon after.
''[[Bhulan the Maze|Bhulan The Maze]]'' opened to international praise and won several awards. It became the first Chhattisgarhi movie to win a [[National Film Awards]], winning Best Film in Chhattisgarhi at [[67th National Film Awards]].


''Bhulan the Maze'' opened to international praise and won several awards. It become first Chhattisgarhi movie to win a [[National Film Awards]], winning in category of Best Film in Chhattisgarhi at [[67th National Film Awards]].
Today Chhattisgarhi films often play in theatres outside of [[Chhattisgarh]], especially in cities like [[Nagpur]]. The government of Chhattisgarh made a film policy to support Chhattisgarhi cinema. However, the support structure in the form of a subsidy remains unclear. The film makers are struggling to showcase their films due to an inadequate number of [[cinema hall]] in the state. The film makers want the state government to help penetrate smaller towns to increase viewership, as that will help recover the production cost. This is important as unlike in 2000s when an average of only 4 to 5 films were made annually, today 40 to 50 film are made annually. This has resulted in competition between films that is affects their earnings.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Chhattisgarhi film beats Mohabbatein|work=Rediff, archived on web archiveयुवा छॉलीवुड: फिल्मों की संख्या बढ़ी लेकिन सिनेमाघरों की कमी, प्रोड्यूसर को नुकसान, कागजों पर ही सरकारी नीति|url=https://www.etvbharat.com/hi/!state/chhattisgarh-film-industry-history-achivement-and-government-policy-chhattisgarh-news-cts25080202127}}</ref>
 
==Notable people==
{{Main|List of Chhattisgarhi film actors}}
* [[Anuj Sharma (actor)]]
* [[Nitin Dubey]]
* [[Satish Jain (director)|Satish Jain]]


Today Chhattisgarhi films often play in theatres outside of [[Chhattisgarh]], especially in cities like [[Nagpur]].
== References ==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
{{Cinema of India}}


[[Category:Cinema of India by state or union territory]]
[[Category:Cinema of India by state or union territory]]
[[Category:Culture of Chhattisgarh]]
[[Category:Culture of Chhattisgarh]]
== External links ==
* Chhollywood Industry, Superhit Film "[https://www.lyricsgaana.co.in/2020/06/i-love-you-cg-film.html I Love U CG FILM]". Retrieved 19 April 2020.
* Ghosh, Avijit. "When Indira saved first Chhattisgarhi film from the ban", ''The Times of India'', April 30, 2015
* "[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/chhattisgarhi/movie-details/rangrasiya-the-gentalman/movieshow/61225281.cms ''Ragrasiya the Gentleman'' became a Blockbuster hit film as the comedy film was loved by audiences] when PadmaShree [[Aj Sharma]] and Bollywood Actress [[Leslie Tripathy]] starrer hit film the Chhattisgarhi cinema theatres in 2017

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Chhollywood
Main distributorsY.K.M. Brother Production House

Sundrani Films

N.MAHI FILMS

Chhattisgarhi Cinema also known as Chhollywood refers to the film industry of Chhattisgarh state, Central India, or to films created in the Chhattisgarhi language. It was established in 1965 with the release of the first Chhattisgarhi-language film, Kahi Debe Sandesh.

History[edit | edit source]

Kahi Debe Sandesh was released in 1965. Directed and produced by Manu Nayak, it was a story of intercaste love; its release caused controversy, with Brahmins calling for a ban.[1][2] The next Chhattisgarhi film to be released was Ghar Dwar in 1971, produced by Vijay Kumar Pandey. However, both performed poorly at the box office.[3]

On October 27, 2000, Mor Chhainha Bhuinya was released,[4] the first Chhattisgarhi film since Ghar Dwar. The film was a major success, grossing over ₹20,000,000, recouping its budget of around ₹2,000,000.[5]

Interest in the genre would further increase in 2005 when Bhakla was released, featuring a song composed by Kalyan Sen and sung by Lata Mangeshkar.[6] Later, the film Bar. Satish Jain, having watched the film produced Mayaa, Films such as Mahun Deewana Tahun Deewani (Swapnil Film Productions) Tura Rikshawala, and Laila Tip Top Chhaila Angutha Chhap were released soon after.

Bhulan The Maze opened to international praise and won several awards. It became the first Chhattisgarhi movie to win a National Film Awards, winning Best Film in Chhattisgarhi at 67th National Film Awards.

Today Chhattisgarhi films often play in theatres outside of Chhattisgarh, especially in cities like Nagpur. The government of Chhattisgarh made a film policy to support Chhattisgarhi cinema. However, the support structure in the form of a subsidy remains unclear. The film makers are struggling to showcase their films due to an inadequate number of cinema hall in the state. The film makers want the state government to help penetrate smaller towns to increase viewership, as that will help recover the production cost. This is important as unlike in 2000s when an average of only 4 to 5 films were made annually, today 40 to 50 film are made annually. This has resulted in competition between films that is affects their earnings.[7]

Notable people[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Ghosh, Avijit (30 April 2015). "When Indira saved first Chhattisgarhi film from ban". The Times of India'. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
  2. Castes, India Committee on Untouchability, Economic and Educational Development of the Scheduled; Elayaperumal, L. (1969-01-01). Report of the Committee on Untouchability, Economic and Educational Development of the Scheduled Castes and Connected Documents, 1969. Department of Social Welfare. p. 37.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. Ghosh, Avijit. "Chhollywood calling". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 28 September 2013. Retrieved 16 May 2010.
  4. "Mor Chhainha Bhuinya". IMDB. IMDB. Retrieved 27 September 2013.
  5. "Chhattisgarhi film beats Mohabbatein". Rediff, archived on web archive. Archived from the original on 2013-10-01.
  6. "लता मंगेशकर". Daink Bhaskar. 8 March 2013. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
  7. "Chhattisgarhi film beats Mohabbatein". Rediff, archived on web archiveयुवा छॉलीवुड: फिल्मों की संख्या बढ़ी लेकिन सिनेमाघरों की कमी, प्रोड्यूसर को नुकसान, कागजों पर ही सरकारी नीति.