Chalk n Duster (2016)
Plot
Chalk n Duster is a 2016 Indian social drama film about the commercialization of the Indian private education system, starring Shabana Azmi, Juhi Chawla, Zarina Wahab, Girish Karnad, and Divya Dutta. The film talks about teachers' and students' communication, and highlights the problem of teachers and students in an educational system which is changing day by day. The film was directed by Jayant Gilatar, written by Ranjeev Verma and, Neetu Verma and produced by Amin Surani. Upon release, the film received mixed reviews from critics. The Hindustan Times said, "It's a well told ethics versus greed story". The film was made tax free in Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
Chalk n Duster details
| Industry | Bollywood (Hindi) |
|---|---|
| Year | 2016 |
| Genres | Drama |
| Runtime | 2h 10m |
| Rating | Not rated |
| Director | Jayant Gilatar |
| Status | Released |
| Language | hi |
| Record verified | 2026-09-21 |
| Source | Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · images: TMDB |
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Chalk n Duster — questions
What is Chalk n Duster about?
Chalk n Duster is a 2016 Indian social drama film about the commercialization of the Indian private education system, starring Shabana Azmi, Juhi Chawla, Zarina Wahab, Girish Karnad, and Divya Dutta. The film talks about teachers' and students' communication, and highlights the problem of teachers and students in an educational system which is changing day by day. The film was directed by Jayant Gilatar, written by Ranjeev Verma and, Neetu Verma and produced by Amin Surani. Upon release, the film received mixed reviews from critics. The Hindustan Times said, "It's a well told ethics versus greed story". The film was made tax free in Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
Who is in the cast of Chalk n Duster?
Chalk n Duster stars Shabana Azmi, Juhi Chawla, Zarina Wahab, Divya Dutta, Upasana Singh and is directed by Jayant Gilatar. The full credited cast is listed above.
Where can I watch Chalk n Duster online?
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How long is Chalk n Duster?
Chalk n Duster runs 2h 10m (130 minutes).
Who directed Chalk n Duster?
Chalk n Duster was directed by Jayant Gilatar.
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