Batti Gul Meter Chalu

Synopsis

Batti Gul Meter Chalu is a 2018 Indian social drama film starring Shahid Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor, and Divyendu Sharma in lead roles. The story revolves around the issue of rampant electricity theft in rural India and the legal battle fought by a group of friends to seek justice. Shahid Kapoor delivers a powerful performance as a small-town lawyer who takes on the corrupt electricity distribution system. The film sheds light on the struggles faced by common people due to inflated electricity bills and power cuts. With emotions running high and a mix of drama and humor, Batti Gul Meter Chalu portrays a relevant social message with compelling storytelling and impactful performances.

Cast

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  Shahid Kapoor

  Sushil Kumar "SK" Pant

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  Shraddha Kapoor

  Lalita "Nauti" Nautiyal

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  Yami Gautam

  Gulnaar Rizvi

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  Divyendu Sharma

  Sundar Mohan Tripathi / Rakul Gupta

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  Farida Jalal

  Lalita's Grandmother

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  Sushmita Mukherjee

  Judge

Reviews

Batti Gul Meter Chalu received mixed reviews from critics. Rotten Tomatoes gave it a low rating of 18%, criticizing the film for its slow pace in tackling the social issue at hand. However, IMDb users rated it 5.9/10, appreciating Shahid Kapoor's performance and the film's attempt to address an important societal problem. The Times of India praised the film for its realistic portrayal of the legal system and the cast's performances. On the other hand, Hindustan Times felt that the film lacked depth in exploring the complexities of the electricity crisis in India. Overall, Batti Gul Meter Chalu is a thought-provoking film that manages to spark discussions on a pertinent issue, despite its shortcomings.