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| Le Chakka | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical poster | |
| Directed by | Raj Chakraborty |
| Written by | Padmanabha Dasgupta Abhimanyu Mukherjee |
| Produced by | Shyam Agarwal |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Somak Mukherjee |
| Edited by | Rabi Ranjan Maitra |
| Music by | Indraadip Das Gupta |
Production company | Srijon Arts |
| Distributed by | Eskay Movies |
Release date |
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Running time | 134:05 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Bengali |
Le Chakka (English: Take a Sixer) is a 2010 Indian Bengali-language sports comedy drama film co-written and directed by Raj Chakraborty. Produced by Shyam Aggarwal under the banner of Srijan Arts, the screenplay and dialogues of the film were by Padmanabha Dasgupta and Abhimanyu Mukherjee. It stars Dev, Ritwick Chakraborty and Payel Sarkar in lead roles, while Kharaj Mukherjee, Biswajit Chakraborty, Dipankar De, Supriyo Dutta, Laboni Sarkar, Biswanath Basu, Parthasarathi Chakraborty, Pradip Dhar, Prasun Gain, Ritwick Chakraborty and Anindya Banerjee play pivotal roles.[1] The soundtrack and background score was composed by Indraadip Das Gupta.[2]
Le Chakka marks the second collaboration between Dev and Raj Chakraborty after Challenge (2009). The film received positive reviews from the audiences, while critics were appraisal of the portrayal of the famous 'Rock culture' in North Kolkata; differences between North and South Kolkata; 'Khep Khela', a popular term of cricket taken places in North Kolkata.[3] This movie was a Super-Hit in Box-Office.
This movie also stars Raja Dutta, who played the pivotal role of Shankar a small time goon. His performance was appreciated by veteran actor Babu Biswas.
Plot
[edit]11 Bullets is a very bad cricket team of North Kolkata. The team is formed by the people of the locality, who have various professions. The film starts with a match between 11 Bullets and a cricket team of South Kolkata. The hero, named Abir, alone smashes 11 Bullets. The team members of 11 Bullets are then abused by the people of their locality. In the meantime, Abir comes with his family to stay at Dorjipara, which is the locality of 11 Bullets. But, due to huge cultural difference between North Kolkata and South Kolkata, Abir becomes irritated to stay over there. The niece of the landlord of Abir's tenant house, starts having regular quarrels with Abir. Then, Abir discovers that a political leader is trying to grab Dorjipara, and for that, the leader wants the tenant house, which the landlord does not want to sell. When Abir teaches the 11 Bullets people, that without protesting against these political evils, they will not be able to survive, slowly, those people come close to Abir, and vice versa. Then slowly, Abir gets intimate with Rani, which her brother Rajat does not like. A person, Shankar, who is attached to that leader comes and gets involved with the unmarried, frustrated, elder sister of Rani, named Ratna. But, when Shankar says that he wants to marry Rani, not Ratna. Ratna kills herself. Ultimately, when the party leaders come to take control over Dorjipara, Abir throws a challenge of a cricket match, which is going to decide who's going to get control over the house. 11 Bullets have a tensed and marvelous win, and Abir has a romantic win over Rani.
Cast
[edit]- Dev as Abir Basu
- Payel Sarkar as Rani
- Kharaj Mukherjee as Ismail Biriyaniola
- Biswanath Basu as Gour
- Biswajit Chakraborty as Abir's father
- Laboni Sarkar as Abir's mother
- Deepankar De as Maniranjan Mitra, Rani's uncle
- Debjani Chattopadhyay as Ratna, Rani's elder sister
- Supriyo Dutta as Rani's father
- Ritwick Chakraborty as Rajat, Rani's brother
- Abhimanyu Mukherjee as commentator
- Aritra Dutta Banik as Futkarai Pocha
- Sanghasri Sinha as Chilim
- Prasun Gain as Tarun
- Parthasarathi Chattopadhyay as Kanu
- Raju Majumdar as Raju
- Vashcar Deb as Abir's friend
- Debranjan Nag as Abir's friend
- Arindam Dutta as Shankar
- Anindya Pulak Banerjee
- Raju Dutta
- Tapan Chattopadhyay
- Padmanabha Dasgupta
- Rupak Dey
Soundtrack
[edit]| Le Chakka | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | 14 May 2010 |
| Recorded | 2010 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Label | Eskay Movies |
The film score of the film as well as the soundtrack was scored by Indraadip Das Gupta.[4] The soundtrack, featuring 5 tracks overall, was released on 14 May 2010 in India. The lyrics were written by Priyo Chattopadhyay, Prosen and Srijit Mukherji.
| Track | Song | Singer(s) | Duration (min:sec) | Lyricist | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "You And Me" | Shaan, June Banerjee | 4:56 | Priyo Chattopadhyay, Prasenjit Mukherjee and Srijato | |
| 2 | "Shabba Rabba Reeba Ru" | Kunal Ganjawalla, Monali Thakur | 5:00 | Priyo Chattopadhyay, Prasenjit Mukherjee and Srijato | |
| 3 | "Ali Maula" | Shreya Ghoshal, Shaan, Shahadab Hussain | 6:04 | Priyo Chattopadhyay | |
| 4 | "Ekta Bindaas Para" | Kunal Ganjawalla, Shahdab Hussain, Prasenjit Mukherjee | 4:38 | Priyo Chattopadhyay, Prasenjit Mukherjee and Srijato | |
| 5 | "Le Chakka" | Kunal Ganjawalla, Prasenjit Mukherjee | 4:24 | Priyo Chattopadhyay, Prasenjit Mukherjee and Srijato |
References
[edit]- ^ "Le Chakka". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
- ^ "Copycat chronicles". The Telegraph. Calcutta. 12 September 2010. Archived from the original on 15 September 2010. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
- ^ "Ley Chakka Movie Review". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
- ^ "Indraadip won't step in Jeet's shoes!". The Times of India. 11 January 2017. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 28 August 2025. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
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Le Chakka (Bengali: লে ছক্কা; English: Take a Sixer) is a 2010 Indian Bengali-language sports comedy-drama film co-written by Padmanava Dasgupta and directed by Raj Chakraborty.[1][2] The story centers on Abir, a cricketer from South Kolkata who relocates with his family to the Dorjipara neighborhood in North Kolkata, where he joins the struggling local team, the 11 Bullets, to compete against a rival side backed by local politicians aiming to seize the community's land.[2] Starring Dev as Abir, Payel Sarkar as his love interest, and supporting actors including Kharaj Mukherjee and Dipankar Dey, the film highlights the vibrant para (neighborhood) cricket culture embedded in Kolkata's social fabric.[1][3] Produced by Shyam Agarwal and featuring a soundtrack with upbeat tracks like "Maar Le Chakka," it blends romance, action, and sports rivalry to depict grassroots determination against external threats.[4][5] Released on June 11, 2010, Le Chakka received mixed critical reception, with an IMDb user rating of 5.6/10 based on over 500 votes, praising its energetic portrayal of cricket enthusiasm but noting formulaic elements in the narrative.[1] While specific box office figures are limited, it contributed to the rising popularity of sports-themed Bengali cinema during that era, showcasing Dev's transition to action-comedy roles.[1] No major controversies surrounded its production or release, focusing instead on celebrating local sporting traditions.[1]
Production
Development
Le Chakka originated from an original story penned by Padmanava Dasgupta, which director Raj Chakraborty initially adapted into the telefilm Nagar Basanta prior to developing it into a full-length feature film.[6] This move was partly motivated by Chakraborty's intent to counter accusations of frequently remaking South Indian films by showcasing an authentic Bengali narrative rooted in local culture.[7] The screenplay, co-developed by Dasgupta, emphasized a sports comedy-drama framework centered on underdog para cricket teams challenging entrenched local hierarchies, drawing direct inspiration from Kolkata's neighborhood cricket traditions and the historic Ghoti-Bangal community rivalries that fuel competitive tensions in such games.[8] Pre-production planning under producer Shyam Agarwal's Srijon Arts banner prioritized authenticity, with decisions to incorporate genuine Kolkata locales like Dorji Para in north Kolkata to vividly depict street-level cricket dynamics and socio-cultural divides.[6] The project was announced in November 2009 as Chakraborty's first venture outside the Shree Venkatesh Films banner, signaling a shift toward independent production while retaining his signature mass-appeal style.[7] Key creative choices included integrating elements of real para sports rivalries to underscore themes of community pride and underdog resilience, avoiding formulaic tropes in favor of regionally specific character motivations and conflicts.[9]Casting
Dev was selected for the titular role of Abir Basu, the film's protagonist and a talented cricketer from a modest background, aligning with his emerging image as a versatile lead in action-oriented Bengali commercial cinema following early successes like Poran Jaye Jolia Re earlier in 2010.[1][10] His physical presence and mass appeal helped establish the film's energetic sports drama tone, emphasizing themes of determination and local heroism.[1] Payel Sarkar was cast as Rani, Abir's romantic counterpart, leveraging the pair's prior on-screen rapport from their collaboration in I Love You (2007), which facilitated natural chemistry in the love story subplot.[11][1] This choice reinforced the film's blend of romance and action, appealing to audiences familiar with their dynamic in contemporary Bengali entertainers.[12] Supporting actors were chosen to bolster ensemble elements, with Kharaj Mukherjee portraying Ismail Biriyaniwala, a comic sidekick whose exaggerated humor, drawn from Mukherjee's established comedic timing in Bengali films, lightened the narrative and amplified team camaraderie scenes.[4] Ritwick Chakraborty filled a pivotal team member role, adding depth to group interactions and reflecting his rising profile in character-driven parts that supported the protagonist's arc without overshadowing it.[1] Other veterans like Biswanath Basu as Gour contributed to the authentic portrayal of underdog sports dynamics.[1]Filming
Principal photography for Le Chakka took place primarily on location in Kolkata, with filming spanning late 2009 to early 2010 ahead of the film's June release.[13][14] The production emphasized authentic urban Bengali locales to depict the para (neighborhood) dynamics and cricket rivalries, including sequences shot in the streets of north Kolkata and central areas such as Creek Row.[14][10] Cricket scenes, central to the film's sports comedy narrative, were captured using on-location shoots involving actual matches and local players to convey the raw energy of street-level para cricket, avoiding reliance on digital enhancements for a grounded, realistic portrayal.[15] Director Raj Chakraborty selected these practical approaches to highlight the cultural tussle between north and south Kolkata communities, integrating everyday urban settings like dilapidated mansions and community grounds for immersive authenticity.[8]Synopsis
Plot summary
Abir Basu, a skilled cricketer from South Kolkata, is forced to relocate with his family to the neighborhood of Dorjipara in North Kolkata, where local culture revolves around para cricket. There, he discovers the 11 Bullets, a perennial losing team assembled from residents of diverse occupations including shopkeepers and laborers, who play on a field threatened by local politicians scheming to seize the land for commercial development.[16][9] Initially dismissive of the team's incompetence, Abir gradually assumes leadership, implementing rigorous training to transform their skills amid escalating pressures from political goons. He sparks a romance with Rani Mitra, a spirited local woman whose protective brother Rajat disapproves, adding personal stakes to the communal struggle. The narrative builds to a decisive cricket tournament where the 11 Bullets face a formidable opponent sponsored by the politicians; victory in the high-stakes match, secured through Abir's strategic plays and the team's newfound unity, resolves the land dispute and preserves Dorjipara's grounds.[1][17]Cast
Principal cast
Dev portrayed Abir Basu, the central character and a cricketer from South Kolkata who relocates and integrates into a local team.[1] Payel Sarkar played Rani Mitra, serving as the romantic counterpart to Abir.[1][18] Ritwick Chakraborty appeared as Rajat Mitra, contributing to the ensemble dynamics among team members.[4] Kharaj Mukherjee took the role of Ismail Biriyaniwala, a supporting figure adding elements of humor through his portrayal.[1][18] Additional principal roles included Biswanath Basu as Gour and Dipankar Dey as Mani Ranjan Mitra, both integral to the group's interactions.[4]Soundtrack
Track listing
The soundtrack of Le Chakka was composed by Indraadip Das Gupta and consists of five original tracks, released on May 14, 2010, by Eskay Movies ahead of the film's theatrical debut.[19][20] The songs incorporate Bengali pop elements with upbeat rhythms for cricket sequences and melodic interludes for romantic developments between protagonists Abir and Rani, facilitating narrative transitions from high-energy action to emotional introspection.[21]| No. | Title | Singer(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | You and Me | Shaan, June Banerjee |
| 2 | Shabba Rabba Reeba Ru | Kunal Ganjawala, Prasenjit Mukherjee, chorus |
| 3 | Le Chakka (title track) | Kunal Ganjawala, Prasenjit Mukherjee, chorus |
| 4 | Ali Maula | Shaan, Shreya Ghoshal, Shahdab Hussain |
| 5 | Bindas Para | Kunal Ganjawala, Prasenjit Mukherjee, chorus |