Chhalia
1960, Hindi. Directed by Manmohan Desai.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Hindi
- Rated
- U
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Chhalia is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Details
- Released
- 19 July 1960
- Original title
- छलिया
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Inder Raj Anand
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How long is Chhalia?
Chhalia runs 135 minutes (2h 15m).
Does Chhalia have a post-credits scene?
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Chhalia parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Chhalia is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Chhalia on?
Chhalia is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Chhalia?
If you liked Chhalia, try Ek Tha Tiger, Frequencies, It Was Always You.
Who directed Chhalia?
Chhalia (1960) was directed by Manmohan Desai and stars Raj Kapoor, Pran, Rehman.