Shart: The Challenge
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Shart: The Challenge is a 2004
Bollywood
film written and directed by Puri Jagannadh
. This film stars Tusshar Kapoor
, Gracy Singh
, Amrita Arora
, and Anupam Kher
. It's a remake of his Telugu blockbuster, Badri
.
) has a habit of involving himself in all types of challenges. While Karan and Sonam (Gracy Singh
) go out singing and dancing, there comes a moment when an argument develops between them regarding love. Sonam believes in love at first sight while Karan opposes vehemently, stating that love at first sight is nothing but mere infatuation. Sonam challenges Karan to befriend and propose to a girl of her choice. If he succeeds, she will accept defeat and present Karan with a gift, which he has to accept. Karan accepts the challenge.
Just then a beautiful girl steps down the temple stairs. Sonam points at her as the target for their challenge. The girl is Sarayu (Amrita Arora
). Adopting different methods, Karan ultimately strikes a chord of friendship with Sarayu. One day, Sarayu’s brother Nanda sees them together. Nanda and his goons thrash people black and blue if they dare to cast an evil eye on Sarayu. He goes to Karan’s office with his henchmen. After a scuffle, Nanda warns Karan to stay away from his sister. Seeing their rough behavior, Sonam expresses her wish to withdraw her challenge. But Karan is now more determined to face Nanda at any cost.
Sarayu learns about the confrontation and decides to reveal everything to her brother. While he is in a jolly mood, she confesses her love for Karan. Nanda gets enraged and disapproves of Karan. A depressed Sarayu attempts suicide. Karan learns about the suicide attempt and runs to the hospital to meet her. But Nanda confronts him again. Nanda tells Sarayu that Karan is in love with another girl, and they are planning to marry shortly. When Sarayu questions Karan about it, he reveals the truth about the challenge with Sonam. Sarayu feels betrayed. Sonam observes all this and tells Karan that he has won the challenge, for which her gift to him is Sarayu’s hand in marriage.
and fart
). A lot of people who originally heard about the title in the United States of America, particularly the teen- and college-age demographic, were completely oblivious to the true nature of the movie and began speculating how a movie could center around "sharting." Discussion boards on sites like ign.com and imdb.com sprang up featuring "shart" (slang) stories from individuals, and the actual content of the movie began to take a back seat to its curious title.
2004 in film
The year 2004 in film involved some significant events. Major releases of sequels took place. It included blockbuster films like Shrek 2, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, The Passion of the Christ, Meet the Fockers, Blade: Trinity, Spider-Man 2, Alien vs. Predator, Kill Bill Vol...
Bollywood
Bollywood
Bollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai , Maharashtra, India. The term is often incorrectly used to refer to the whole of Indian cinema; it is only a part of the total Indian film industry, which includes other production centers producing...
film written and directed by Puri Jagannadh
Puri Jagannadh
Puri Jagannath , born 28 September 1966, is a prominent Tollywood film director and producer. He is also a two-time Nandi Award recipient.- Director :- Writer :* Bumper Offer - story, dialogues...
. This film stars Tusshar Kapoor
Tusshar Kapoor
Tusshar Kapoor is an Indian actor. He is the son of Bollywood actor Jeetendra and Shobha Kapoor and brother of Ekta Kapoor. He studied at the University of Michigan and graduated with a BBA from the Stephen M. Ross School of Business.Tushar made his debut with Mujhe kuch kehna hai alongside...
, Gracy Singh
Gracy Singh
Gracy Singh , is an Indian actress. She is best known for her role as Gauri in Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India. She began her career touring with the dance group "The Planets" and her first acting role was in the television soap, Amanat...
, Amrita Arora
Amrita Arora
-Personal life and education:Arora was born in Chembur Mumbai to a Malayali mother, Joyce Polycarp, and a Punjabi father, Anil Arora. Her sister is Malaika Arora Khan....
, and Anupam Kher
Anupam Kher
Anupam Kher is an Indian actor who has appeared in nearly 400 films and 100 plays. Though mainly appearing in Bollywood films, he has had roles in some films from other nations as well...
. It's a remake of his Telugu blockbuster, Badri
Badri (2000 film)
Badri is a Telugu film which is written and directed by Puri Jagannadh. It starred Pawan Kalyan, Amisha Patel, and Renu Desai in lead roles. This was Ramana Gogula's second time working with Pawan Kalyan.-Plot:...
.
Plot
Karan (Tusshar KapoorTusshar Kapoor
Tusshar Kapoor is an Indian actor. He is the son of Bollywood actor Jeetendra and Shobha Kapoor and brother of Ekta Kapoor. He studied at the University of Michigan and graduated with a BBA from the Stephen M. Ross School of Business.Tushar made his debut with Mujhe kuch kehna hai alongside...
) has a habit of involving himself in all types of challenges. While Karan and Sonam (Gracy Singh
Gracy Singh
Gracy Singh , is an Indian actress. She is best known for her role as Gauri in Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India. She began her career touring with the dance group "The Planets" and her first acting role was in the television soap, Amanat...
) go out singing and dancing, there comes a moment when an argument develops between them regarding love. Sonam believes in love at first sight while Karan opposes vehemently, stating that love at first sight is nothing but mere infatuation. Sonam challenges Karan to befriend and propose to a girl of her choice. If he succeeds, she will accept defeat and present Karan with a gift, which he has to accept. Karan accepts the challenge.
Just then a beautiful girl steps down the temple stairs. Sonam points at her as the target for their challenge. The girl is Sarayu (Amrita Arora
Amrita Arora
-Personal life and education:Arora was born in Chembur Mumbai to a Malayali mother, Joyce Polycarp, and a Punjabi father, Anil Arora. Her sister is Malaika Arora Khan....
). Adopting different methods, Karan ultimately strikes a chord of friendship with Sarayu. One day, Sarayu’s brother Nanda sees them together. Nanda and his goons thrash people black and blue if they dare to cast an evil eye on Sarayu. He goes to Karan’s office with his henchmen. After a scuffle, Nanda warns Karan to stay away from his sister. Seeing their rough behavior, Sonam expresses her wish to withdraw her challenge. But Karan is now more determined to face Nanda at any cost.
Sarayu learns about the confrontation and decides to reveal everything to her brother. While he is in a jolly mood, she confesses her love for Karan. Nanda gets enraged and disapproves of Karan. A depressed Sarayu attempts suicide. Karan learns about the suicide attempt and runs to the hospital to meet her. But Nanda confronts him again. Nanda tells Sarayu that Karan is in love with another girl, and they are planning to marry shortly. When Sarayu questions Karan about it, he reveals the truth about the challenge with Sonam. Sarayu feels betrayed. Sonam observes all this and tells Karan that he has won the challenge, for which her gift to him is Sarayu’s hand in marriage.
Discussion over title
The Hindi word "shart" translates approximately to "challenge" in English. However, the English slang word "shart" is generally interpreted as the occurrence of accidentally vacating one's bowels when trying to flatulate (a portmanteau of shitShit
Shit is usually considered vulgar and profane in Modern English. As a noun it refers to fecal matter and as a verb it means to defecate or defecate in; in the plural it means diarrhea...
and fart
Fart
Fart is an English language vulgarism most commonly used in reference to flatulence. The word "fart" is generally considered unsuitable in a formal environment by modern English speakers, and it may be considered vulgar or offensive in some situations. Fart can be used as a noun or a verb...
). A lot of people who originally heard about the title in the United States of America, particularly the teen- and college-age demographic, were completely oblivious to the true nature of the movie and began speculating how a movie could center around "sharting." Discussion boards on sites like ign.com and imdb.com sprang up featuring "shart" (slang) stories from individuals, and the actual content of the movie began to take a back seat to its curious title.
Cast
- Tusshar KapoorTusshar KapoorTusshar Kapoor is an Indian actor. He is the son of Bollywood actor Jeetendra and Shobha Kapoor and brother of Ekta Kapoor. He studied at the University of Michigan and graduated with a BBA from the Stephen M. Ross School of Business.Tushar made his debut with Mujhe kuch kehna hai alongside...
... Karan Kapoor - Gracy SinghGracy SinghGracy Singh , is an Indian actress. She is best known for her role as Gauri in Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India. She began her career touring with the dance group "The Planets" and her first acting role was in the television soap, Amanat...
... Sonam - Amrita AroraAmrita Arora-Personal life and education:Arora was born in Chembur Mumbai to a Malayali mother, Joyce Polycarp, and a Punjabi father, Anil Arora. Her sister is Malaika Arora Khan....
... Sarayu - Anupam KherAnupam KherAnupam Kher is an Indian actor who has appeared in nearly 400 films and 100 plays. Though mainly appearing in Bollywood films, he has had roles in some films from other nations as well...
... Dr. Mathur - Amisha PatelAmisha PatelAmeesha Patel is an Indian actress who appears in mainly Bollywood movies. Making her acting debut in the blockbuster Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai , Patel won critical praise for her performance in Gadar: Ek Prem Katha , which became one of the biggest hits in the history of Hindi cinema, earning her a ...
... Special Appearance