More Wacky Chandi Chowk to China Wackiness
Chandni Chowk to China (2009) Movie — By Nix on January 7, 2009
I don’t know who got the idea that a Bollywood movie with the usual comedy and spontaneous (but incredibly choreographed) singing and dancing could work in the States, but by God, someone did in fact get that notion into their skull, and as such Nikhil Advani’s “Chandi Chowk to China” is getting a real media push on the Internet for its upcoming (though limited) U.S. release. The film has already shown up online at places like Yahoo! Movies, which is usually reserved for high-falutin’ International arthouse fare and Hollywood commercial junk. Now, more images from the film have been released, showing yet more wackiness as an Indian man goes to China to reclaim his Chinese kung fu heritage. Hilarity, as they say, ensue. (Plus spontaneous singing and dancing, of course.)
An action-comedy about a simple cook from Chandni Chowk mistaken for the reincarnation of an ancient peasant warrior Liu Shengh by residents of an oppressed Chinese village.
Starring no one you’ve heard of unless you’re a Bollywood fan. Maybe Gordon Liu, if you’re a classic Chinese kung fu fan, or a fan of Quentin Tarantino. If you live in one of the major cities, you might be able to check it out in theaters January 16, 2009. If not, then wait for the DVD release. At least this time you won’t have to pay import fees.
If you haven’t already, check out the trailer for “Chandi Chowk to China” here. Yes, it is that potentially awesome.
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Well, for anyone interested, the film stars Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar (who is kinda like the indian Jackie Chan since he does his own stunts), and Deepika Padukone.
Akshay will also be seen in another big-budgeted Bollywood film called “KAMBHAKT ISHQ” – where he plays a Hollywood stunt double. The film has major cameos by Sylvester Stallone, Brandon Routh, Denise Richards and even Carmen Elektra (now that’s a interesting bunch!).