Movie review of the Chalk n Duster

𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗻 𝗗𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿

Directed by : Jayant Gilatar

Written by :  Ranjeev Verma ,Neetu Verma

Produced by : Amin Surani

Starring : Shabana Azmi, 

                 Juhi Chawla, 

                 Zarina Wahab, 

                 Divya Dutta, 

                 Upasana Singh

Cinematography : Baba Azmi

Edited by : Santosh Mandal

Music by : Sandesh Shandilya

Release date : 15 January 2016

CHALK N DUSTER is an emotional journey of two teachers Vidya ( Shabana Azmi) & Jyoti ( Juhi Chawla) , serving at a Mumbai - based High School. Their passion and love for teaching, bonds them in a special relationship with their students. Their gratification is good grades, moral values they strive to impart to students.However, in an evil turn of events, a wicked lady, Kamini Gupta ( Divya Dutta) gets appointed as the School Principal, who earlier worked in the capacity of a Supervisor.

 She is extremely cunning by nature and monopolizes on every opportunity she can find her hands on. In a bid to make profits for the school, she decides to fire experienced teachers to replace them with fresher teachers. The saved funds of which she can boastfully present to the school trustees, at the cost of quality education. Vidya suffers a sudden heart attack due to her dismissal from school. 

The school management threatens the staff to cut ties with Vidya. At such a time, Jyoti stands up for her friend and colleague, Vidya. Together they fight to earn their respect and credibility as teachers and unite against prejudices set by the management.

 



    In the last quiz scene of "Chalk n Duster," the two dedicated teachers, Jyoti and Vidya, are faced with a challenging quiz competition. Despite the odds stacked against them, they showcase their knowledge, passion, and resilience. The scene is filled with tension and excitement as Jyoti and Vidya go head-to-head with their competitors, ultimately demonstrating the value of their hard work and the importance of education. The quiz scene serves as a powerful reminder of the impact that dedicated teachers can have on their students' lives and the lengths they will go to in order to uphold the integrity of the education system.

    Chalk n Duster" is a heartfelt film that focuses on the lives of two passionate teachers, played by Shabana Azmi and Juhi Chawla. While the story occasionally feels predictable and lacks depth, the movie effectively highlights the challenges faced by teachers in the education system and emphasizes the power of knowledge. With inspiring performances, it sheds light on the underappreciated efforts of teachers and the importance of education in shaping young minds.

What’s Good : Chalk N Duster is a film that has its heart in the right place but lacks the necessary treatment. Power-packed performances of Shabana Azmi and Juhi Chawla try to keep this film afloat.

What’s Bad : Shaky camera-work, dramatic twists and soap operaish dialogues kill the purpose of this film. A pathetic climax leaves a bitter taste in your mouth for the overall film.