| Chaukat Raja | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Sanjay Surkar |
| Written by | Ashok Patole |
| Produced by | Smita Talwalkar |
| Starring | Dilip Prabhavalkar Smita Talwalkar Sulabha Deshpande |
| Cinematography | Harish Joshi |
| Edited by | Vishwas–Anil |
| Music by | Anand Modak |
Production company | Asmita Chitra |
Release date |
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Running time | 112 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi |
Chaukat Raja (transl. The King of Diamonds) is a 1991 Indian Marathi-language family drama film directed by Sanjay Surkar and produced by Smita Talwalkar, starring Dilip Prabhavalkar, Ashok Saraf, Smita Talwalkar and Sulabha Deshpande.[1] The story revolves around the mentally ill Nandu (portrayed by Dilip Prabhavalkar) and his life journey.
Dilip Prabhavalkar received the Maharashtra State Award for Best Actor for his depiction of a youngster with developmental disabilities named "Nandu," conveys a great deal of innocence. The film's highlights include his stage performance of "Mi Asa Kasa Vegala," (transl. How am I different like this) and his reactions to his mother's passing. Before Prabhavalkar, Bollywood actor Paresh Rawal was offered the role.[2]
Chaukat Raja was a commercial success and is regarded as a classic milestone in Indian cinema.[3][4]
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