Chhalia (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1960, Chhalia is a romance film directed by Manmohan Desai, running about 135 minutes.
What it’s about. The tragic-comic story of Chhalia, a naive, simple-minded young man who comes to the city and witnesses the harsh side of life; and falls in love with a young woman named Shanti, only to find out that she is married but separated from her husband, Kewal, and adopted son, Anwar. He puts all he can in an effort to locate Kewal and re-unite the family.
Who’s in it. Chhalia stars Raj Kapoor as Chhalia, Danilo Gentili as Jack, Pran as Abdul Rehman and Rehman as Kewal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Chhalia has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In IN you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chhalia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chhalia tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chhalia (1960)?
- In IN, Chhalia is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Chhalia worth watching?
- Chhalia holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Chhalia?
- Chhalia stars Raj Kapoor, Danilo Gentili, Pran, Rehman and Shobhna Samarth.
- When was Chhalia released?
- Chhalia was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.