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{{Use Indian English|date=December 2015}}{{Infobox film | {{Use Indian English|date=December 2015}}{{Infobox film | ||
| name = Shart: The Challenge | | name = Shart: The Challenge | ||
| image = Shart,_The_Challenge_poster.jpeg | | image = Shart,_The_Challenge_poster.jpeg | ||
| writer = | | writer = Puri Jagannadh | ||
| starring = [[Tusshar Kapoor]]<br>[[Gracy Singh]]<br>[[Amrita Arora]]<br>[[Prakash Raj]]<br>[[Anupam Kher]]<br>[[Rajpal Yadav]] | | starring = [[Tusshar Kapoor]]<br />[[Gracy Singh]]<br />[[Amrita Arora]]<br />[[Prakash Raj]]<br />[[Anupam Kher]]<br />[[Rajpal Yadav]] | ||
| director = [[Puri Jagannadh]] | | director = [[Puri Jagannadh]] | ||
| based_on = ''[[Badri (2000 film)|Badri]]'' | | based_on = {{based on|''[[Badri (2000 film)|Badri]]'' |Puri Jagannadh}} | ||
| producer = [[T. Trivikrama Rao]] | | producer = [[T. Trivikrama Rao]] | ||
| cinematography = [[Madhu Ambat]] | | cinematography = [[Madhu Ambat]] | ||
| editing = [[Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao]] | | editing = [[Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao]] | ||
| music = [[Anu Malik]] | |||
|studio = Vijayalakshmi Art Pictures | |studio = Vijayalakshmi Art Pictures | ||
| distributor = | | distributor = | ||
| released = {{film date|df=y|2004|8|13}} | | released = {{film date|df=y|2004|8|13}} | ||
| runtime = | | runtime = | ||
| language = | | language = Hindi | ||
| | | country = India | ||
| budget = | | budget = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Shart: The Challenge''''' is a | '''''Shart: The Challenge''''' is a 2004 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[romantic drama film]] written and directed by [[Puri Jagannadh]]. This film stars [[Tusshar Kapoor]], [[Gracy Singh]], [[Amrita Arora]], [[Prakash Raj]], and [[Anupam Kher]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.sify.com/movies/shart---the-challenge-review-bollywood-pclv1Pjfgbbcc.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211111090447/https://www.sify.com/movies/shart---the-challenge-review-bollywood-pclv1Pjfgbbcc.html | url-status=dead | archive-date=11 November 2021 | title=Shart - the Challenge | website=[[Sify]] }}</ref> It is a remake of his [[Telugu language|Telugu]] film, ''[[Badri (2000 film)|Badri]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/2-decades-of-blockbuster-badri-5-facts-about-the-film-that-unbelievably-interesting/photostory/75248675.cms|title=2 Decades of Blockbuster Badri: 5 facts about the film that unbelievably interesting|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India|access-date=21 March 2023|archive-date=12 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240912030925/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/2-decades-of-blockbuster-badri-5-facts-about-the-film-that-unbelievably-interesting/photostory/75248675.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
Karan | Karan has a habit of involving himself in all types of challenges. While Karan and Sonam go out singing and dancing, there comes a moment when an argument develops between them regarding love. Sonam believes in love at first sight while Karan opposes vehemently, stating that love at first sight is nothing but a mere infatuation. Sonam challenges Karan to befriend and propose to a girl of her choice. If he succeeds, she will accept defeat and present Karan with a gift, which he has to accept. Karan accepts the challenge. | ||
Immediately after, a beautiful girl steps down the temple stairs. Sonam notices her and points at her as the target for their challenge. The girl is Saryu. Adopting different methods, Karan ultimately strikes a chord of friendship with Saryu. One day, Saryu’s brother Nanda sees them together. Nanda and his goons beat people black and blue if they dare to cast an evil eye on Saryu. He goes to Karan’s office with his henchmen. After a scuffle, Nanda warns Karan to stay away from his sister. Seeing their rough behavior, Sonam expresses her wish to withdraw her challenge but Karan is now more determined to face Nanda at any cost. | |||
Saryu learns about the confrontation and decides to reveal everything to her brother. While he is in a jolly mood, she confesses her love for Karan. Nanda gets enraged and disapproves of Karan. A depressed Saryu attempts suicide. Karan learns about the suicide attempt and runs to the hospital to meet her | Saryu learns about the confrontation and decides to reveal everything to her brother. While he is in a jolly mood, she confesses her love for Karan. Nanda gets enraged and disapproves of Karan. A depressed Saryu attempts suicide. Karan learns about the suicide attempt and runs to the hospital to meet her but Nanda confronts him again. Nanda tells Saryu that Karan is in love with another girl, and they are planning to marry shortly. When Saryu questions Karan about it, he reveals the truth about the challenge with Sonam. Saryu feels betrayed. Sonam observes all this and tells Karan that he has won the challenge, for which her gift to him is Saryu’s hand in marriage. | ||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
{{cast listing| | |||
* [[Tusshar Kapoor]] as Karan Kapoor | * [[Tusshar Kapoor]] as Karan Kapoor | ||
* [[Gracy Singh]] as Sonam Kapoor | |||
* [[Amrita Arora]] as Saryu | * [[Amrita Arora]] as Saryu | ||
* [[Prakash Raj]] as Nandu | * [[Prakash Raj]] as Nandu | ||
* [[Anupam Kher]] as Dr. Mathur | * [[Anupam Kher]] as Dr. Mathur | ||
* [[Rajpal Yadav]] as | * [[Shakti Kapoor]] as Kamlesh Kapoor, Karan,s uncle | ||
* [[Asrani]] as Khairatlal | |||
* [[Vrajesh Hirjee]] as Sunil | |||
* [[Rajpal Yadav]] as Bhoothnath | |||
* [[Narsing Yadav]] as Chaurangi | |||
* [[Snehal Dabi]] as Vinay | |||
* Ghazar Khan as Balvinder | |||
}} | |||
==Soundtrack== | ==Soundtrack== | ||
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| Abhijeet | | Abhijeet | ||
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==Reception== | |||
[[Taran Adarsh]] of [[IndiaFM]] gave the film 1 out of 5, writing "Director Poori Jagannath has handled a few dramatic sequences well, but he ought to know that mere remaking of a South hit is no guarantee that the audiences in the North would take to it as well. Anu Malik's music is average. Cinematography is just about okay. Tusshar Kapoor tries hard to infuse life in his character. Gracy Singh does her part convincingly. Amrita Arora has her moments. On the whole, SHART is a weak fare in all respects."<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/shart-the-challenge/critic-review/shart-the-challenge-movie-review/ | title=Shart – the Challenge Review 1/5 | Shart – the Challenge Movie Review | Shart – the Challenge 2004 Public Review | Film Review | website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] | access-date=11 November 2021 | archive-date=11 November 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211111090446/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/shart-the-challenge/critic-review/shart-the-challenge-movie-review/ | url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:2004 films]] | [[Category:2004 films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:2004 Hindi-language films]] | ||
[[Category:Indian romantic drama films]] | [[Category:Indian romantic drama films]] | ||
[[Category:Films directed by Puri Jagannadh]] | [[Category:Films directed by Puri Jagannadh]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:21, 3 March 2026
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| Directed by | Puri Jagannadh |
| Produced by | T. Trivikrama Rao |
| Written by | Puri Jagannadh |
| Based on | Badri by Puri Jagannadh |
| Starring | Tusshar Kapoor Gracy Singh Amrita Arora Prakash Raj Anupam Kher Rajpal Yadav |
| Music by | Anu Malik |
| Cinematography | Madhu Ambat |
| Edited by | Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao |
Production company | Vijayalakshmi Art Pictures |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Shart: The Challenge is a 2004 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film written and directed by Puri Jagannadh. This film stars Tusshar Kapoor, Gracy Singh, Amrita Arora, Prakash Raj, and Anupam Kher.[1] It is a remake of his Telugu film, Badri.[2]
Plot[edit | edit source]
Karan has a habit of involving himself in all types of challenges. While Karan and Sonam go out singing and dancing, there comes a moment when an argument develops between them regarding love. Sonam believes in love at first sight while Karan opposes vehemently, stating that love at first sight is nothing but a mere infatuation. Sonam challenges Karan to befriend and propose to a girl of her choice. If he succeeds, she will accept defeat and present Karan with a gift, which he has to accept. Karan accepts the challenge.
Immediately after, a beautiful girl steps down the temple stairs. Sonam notices her and points at her as the target for their challenge. The girl is Saryu. Adopting different methods, Karan ultimately strikes a chord of friendship with Saryu. One day, Saryu’s brother Nanda sees them together. Nanda and his goons beat people black and blue if they dare to cast an evil eye on Saryu. He goes to Karan’s office with his henchmen. After a scuffle, Nanda warns Karan to stay away from his sister. Seeing their rough behavior, Sonam expresses her wish to withdraw her challenge but Karan is now more determined to face Nanda at any cost.
Saryu learns about the confrontation and decides to reveal everything to her brother. While he is in a jolly mood, she confesses her love for Karan. Nanda gets enraged and disapproves of Karan. A depressed Saryu attempts suicide. Karan learns about the suicide attempt and runs to the hospital to meet her but Nanda confronts him again. Nanda tells Saryu that Karan is in love with another girl, and they are planning to marry shortly. When Saryu questions Karan about it, he reveals the truth about the challenge with Sonam. Saryu feels betrayed. Sonam observes all this and tells Karan that he has won the challenge, for which her gift to him is Saryu’s hand in marriage.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Tusshar Kapoor as Karan Kapoor
- Gracy Singh as Sonam Kapoor
- Amrita Arora as Saryu
- Prakash Raj as Nandu
- Anupam Kher as Dr. Mathur
- Shakti Kapoor as Kamlesh Kapoor, Karan,s uncle
- Asrani as Khairatlal
- Vrajesh Hirjee as Sunil
- Rajpal Yadav as Bhoothnath
- Narsing Yadav as Chaurangi
- Snehal Dabi as Vinay
- Ghazar Khan as Balvinder
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
| # | Title | Singer(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "I Am An Indian" | Sonu Nigam |
| 2 | "Yeh Chiquita Komastaas" | Poornima, Asha Bhosle |
| 3 | "Hum Pyar Kar Baithe" | Sonu Nigam, Alka Yagnik |
| 4 | "Dil To Awara Hai" | Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal |
| 5 | "Dil Mera Badmaash" | Sonu Nigam, Poornima |
| 6 | "Dil Mein Mere Toofan Hai" | Sonu Nigam, Alka Yagnik |
| 7 | "Hansati Hai Rulati Hai" | Abhijeet |
| 8 | "Miskaas" | Abhijeet |
Reception[edit | edit source]
Taran Adarsh of IndiaFM gave the film 1 out of 5, writing "Director Poori Jagannath has handled a few dramatic sequences well, but he ought to know that mere remaking of a South hit is no guarantee that the audiences in the North would take to it as well. Anu Malik's music is average. Cinematography is just about okay. Tusshar Kapoor tries hard to infuse life in his character. Gracy Singh does her part convincingly. Amrita Arora has her moments. On the whole, SHART is a weak fare in all respects."[3]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Shart - the Challenge". Sify. Archived from the original on 11 November 2021.
- ↑ "2 Decades of Blockbuster Badri: 5 facts about the film that unbelievably interesting". Archived from the original on 12 September 2024. Retrieved 21 March 2023 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
- ↑ "Shart – the Challenge Review 1/5 | Shart – the Challenge Movie Review | Shart – the Challenge 2004 Public Review | Film Review". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 11 November 2021. Retrieved 11 November 2021.