Chitrashi Rawat recalls Shah Rukh Khan as ‘Chak De! India’ turns 19
Actor Chitrashi Rawat reflects on her experience filming 'Chak De! India' as the sports drama celebrates its 19th anniversary. She discusses the lasting impact of her character, Komal Chautala, and the deep bonds formed with her co-stars.
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The film remains a cultural touchstone in Indian cinema, and such retrospectives highlight the enduring legacy of sports-themed storytelling in popular media.
As Shah Rukh Khan starrer sports drama, 'Chak De! India' completes 19 years on August 10, ETimes caught up with Chitrashi Rawat for a candid chat ahead of the anniversary. While Shah Rukh Khan's Kabir Khan remains iconic, the film's ensemble of young women hockey players also became unforgettable, with Chitrashi Rawat's Komal Chautala emerging as one of the most loved characters.Nearly two decades later, Chitrashi looks back at the film with immense gratitude. From meeting her co-stars for the first time to forming a bond that continues to this day, working with Shah Rukh Khan and learning valuable life lessons from sports, the actor recalls some of her fondest memories from the making of 'Chak De! India' and much more.It has been 19 years since Chak De! India, and Komal Chautala remains one of the most loved characters.
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