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Vidya Malavade: Chak De! India's Climax Shot Over 15 Nights!
11 Aug
Summary
- Actress revealed the film's climax took 15 nights to shoot.
- Cast trained extensively for a full year before filming.
- The team had no idea of the film's future cultural impact.
Actress Vidya Malavade recently reflected on the 19th anniversary of the beloved sports drama 'Chak De! India'. She shared that the film's climactic hockey match, a pivotal scene, was filmed over 15 nights, highlighting the extensive production efforts. The actresses, including Malavade who played captain Vidya Sharma, dedicated an entire year to hockey training before and during the six-month shoot.
Malavade expressed her gratitude for the film's lasting impact, noting that the cast, focused on learning their roles and hockey, had no foreknowledge of its eventual cultural significance. The bond among the 16 actresses remains strong, a testament to their shared experience during the demanding production, which included six weeks of filming in Australia.
