Cheeni Kum (2007): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Cheeni Kum is a 2007 romantic drama directed by R. Balki, starring Amitabh Bachchan as Buddhadev Gupta, Zohra Sehgal and Swini Khara. It runs 2 hours 16 minutes and earned $9.2 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 16m (136 min)
- Director
- R. Balki
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- Eros International
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cheeni Kum About?
The premise of Cheeni Kum without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Presented as a sugar‑free romance, the story follows Buddhadev Gupta, a 64‑year‑old chef who unexpectedly falls for Nina, a 34‑year‑old software engineer. Their relationship is thrown into doubt when Buddhadev discovers that Nina’s father is only six years younger than himself, complicating the couple’s future.
Cheeni Kum Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- sports fan
- cricket the sport
- delhi india
- loss of friend
- walking
- hair
- child in jeopardy
- woman
- romantic comedy
- umbrella
- satyagraha
- restaurant
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- rain
- london england
- kitchen
- death
- love
- chef
- urination
- toilet
- older man younger woman relationship
- best friend
- vegetarian
- terminal illness
- sexual joke
- sarcasm
- running
- police inspector
- pillar
- mother son relationship
- jealousy
- ice cream
- grief
- garden
- friendship
- father dislikes daughter's boyfriend
- father daughter relationship
- fasting
- dvd
- cooking
- blackmail
- argument
- apology
- anger
- ambulance
- advice
- adult child friendship
- male female relationship
- disapproving father
- death of child
Cheeni Kum Cast & Characters
Amitabh Bachchan leads the cast as Buddhadev Gupta, with Zohra Sehgal and Swini Khara as Sexy. Directed by R. Balki; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director R. Balki
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Amitabh Bachchan as Buddhadev Gupta - Zohra Sehgal
- Swini Khara as Sexy
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Tabu as Nina Verma
Also Starring in Cheeni Kum
· 5 more- Paresh Rawal Omprakash Verma
- Jameel Khan
- Alexx O'Nell
- Vinay Jain Sexy's Father
- Krishna Bhatt
More from R. Balki
More films directed by R. Balki, best-rated first: Pad Man, Paa, Ghoomer and Lust Stories 2.
Cheeni Kum Plot Summary
What happens in Cheeni Kum from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Buddhadev Gupta is a 64-year-old owner and executive chef of Spice 6, London’s premier Indian restaurant. He lives with his 85-year-old mother, Zohra Sehgal, and his only friend and confidante is his 9-year-old neighbour, Sexy, who is diagnosed with leukemia. Buddha, as he is known, carries a sharp tongue and a confident, almost swaggering demeanor that often borders on rudeness toward his chefs and sarcasm toward those around him. Yet beneath the surface of his polished kitchen persona lies a stubborn pride that’s ready to snap at the slightest challenge to his culinary throne.
Full summary
The whole story of Cheeni Kum, scene by scene
Cheeni Kum Box Office
Cheeni Kum grossed $9.2 million worldwide. $697,369 came from the US and Canada and $8.5 million (92%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$9.2M
- US & Canada
- $697.4K
- International
- $8.5M
How Well Do You Know Cheeni Kum?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who plays the role of the 64‑year‑old chef Buddha in the film?
Cheeni Kum Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Herbstliebe – Zuckersüß mit leichter Schärfe” and “Senza zucchero”.
- Also known as
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- Herbstliebe – Zuckersüß mit leichter Schärfe
- Senza zucchero
- Cheeni Kum - Zuckersüss & echt scharf
- 치니 쿰
- 低糖
- Рецепт любви: без сахара!
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Cheeni Kum FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Cheeni Kum, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cheeni Kum?
Cheeni Kum runs 2 hours 16 minutes (136 minutes).
When was Cheeni Kum released?
Cheeni Kum was released on May 25, 2007.
Who directed Cheeni Kum?
Cheeni Kum was directed by R. Balki.
More films by R. Balki Who is in the cast of Cheeni Kum?
Cheeni Kum stars Amitabh Bachchan as Buddhadev Gupta, Zohra Sehgal and Swini Khara as Sexy, among 9 credited actors.
How much did Cheeni Kum make at the box office?
Cheeni Kum grossed $9.2 million worldwide ($697,369 domestic, $8.5 million international).
Does Cheeni Kum have a post-credit scene?
No. Cheeni Kum has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Cheeni Kum in?
The original language of Cheeni Kum is Hindi.
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