Champion (2003 film)

2003 Bengali sports-drama film by Rabi Kinagi

Champion

The poster for the film Champion

Directed by| Rabi Kinagi
Written by| Rabi Kinagi
Produced by| Shree Venkatesh Films
Starring| Jeet
Srabanti Chatterjee
Cinematography| V. Probhakar
Edited by| Atish Chandra Sarkar
Music by| S P Venkatesh
Distributed by| Ashadeep Entertainment

Release date

* 6 June 2003 (2003-06-06)

Running time

| 166 mins[1]
Country| India
Language| Bengali

Champion is a 2003 Bengali sports-drama film directed by Rabi Kinagi. The movie features Jeet and Srabanti Chatterjee.[2] It is Jeet's third movie and Srabanti Chatterjee's debut as a heroine.[3] The film is a remake of the 1999 Telugu film Thammudu.[4]

## Synopsis

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The main theme of the film depicts how an irresponsible boy can be very responsible at a particular stage of life. Raja is a college student who is forever committing mischief. He and his peers Bhola, Dhonu & Kanu always stay on the top of the list of failures. Raja has an elder brother, Rohit, who is the exact opposite of the infamous Raja. Rohit works at their father's cafe and is bright in his studies. Their father is fed up with the restless Raja. Even after repeated whacking from his father, he doesn't change. Raja's only support is his childhood friend Kavita who is secretly in love with him. But the flirtatious Raja finds solace in the spoilt brat Riya, the daughter of a rich businessman. Raja saves Riya from the playboy rich student Ronny. But Riya dumps Raja & patches up with the affluent Rony. In the meanwhile, Rohit starts rigorously practicing for the upcoming kickboxing championship final against Rony. But all preparations went in vain as Rohit is beaten by Rony & his mates. Rohit is hospitalized in a critical condition. Raja approaches Rohit's coach and begs him to train Raja. Thus a vigorous practice schedule begins. Raja, with support from Kavita gets himself ready for the match. In the match, he emerges victorious and dedicates the trophy to Rohit and then celebrates his love with Kavita.

## Cast

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* Jeet as Raja
* Srabanti Chatterjee as Kavita
* Deepankar De as Raja's Father
* Rajesh Sharma as Sports Coach
* Siddhartha Banerjee as Rohit
* Subhasish Mukherjee as Kanu, Raja's friend
* Rudranil Ghosh as Dhonu
* Bhola Tamang as Bhola
* Sagnik Chatterjee as Ronny
* Sandhita Chatterjee as Riya
* Shyamal Dutta as Hemanta, Kavita's Father

## Soundtrack

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Singers are Kavita Krishnamurthy, Babul Supriyo, Mano, Jojo, Reema Mukherjee. The song "Travelling Soldier" was reused from Thammudu.

All lyrics are written by Gautam Sushmit; all music is composed by S. P. Venkatesh.

Track listingNo.| Title| Singer(s)| Length

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1.| "Mone Pore Koto Kotha"| Kavita Krishnamurthy| 04:42
2.| "Travelling Soldier"| Ramana Gogula| 03:38
3.| "Srimoti Ektu Darao"| Mano| 05:43
4.| "Chokhe Lage Nesha"| Babul Supriyo, Kavita Krishnamurthy| 05:20
5.| "Cholo Na Prem Kori"| Mano, Kavita Krishnamurthy| 04:06
6.| "Kobe Je Amar Naam"| Babul Supriyo| 03:02
7.| "Bondhu Bole Dako Jare (Male)"| Mano| 05:03

## Reception

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Champion was a high critically and commercially successful. Mainly Jeet's comic timing and acting were praised.

## Awards

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Best Actor nomination (Jeet) Best Playback singer and Best Supporting Actor Nomination (Siddhartha Banerjee)

## References

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1. ^ "Champion 2003 Movie". Archived from the original on 9 November 2019. Retrieved 14 November 2008.
2. ^ Champion (2003), retrieved 28 October 2021
3. ^ "Dream Pair : Heroine Hunt". The Telegraph. Calcutta, India. 18 June 2008. Archived from the original on 26 May 2011. Retrieved 15 November 2008.
4. ^ "We list down 7 Bollywood films inspired from Hollywood".

## External links

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* Champion at IMDb

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Films produced by Shree Venkatesh Films

Key people|

* Mahendra Soni
* Shrikanth Mohta

Films produced|

| 1990s|

Bhai Amar Bhai (1996)
Sakhi Tumi Kar (1996)
Sabar Upare Maa (1997)
Mayar Badhon (1997)
Ranokhetro (1998)
Nag Nagini (1998)
Ajab Gayer Ajab Katha (1998)
Tumi Ele Tai (1999)
Shatru Dhangso (1999)
Goriber Raja Robin Hood (1999)

|

2000s|

Sasurbari Zindabad (2000)
Dada Thakur (2001)
Pratibad (2001)
Sathi (2002)
Sangee (2003)
Chokher Bali (2003)
Champion (2003)
Premi (2004)
Mastan (2004)
Ranicoat (2004)
Bandhan (2004)
Yuddha (2005)
Shubhodrishti (2005)
Kranti (2006)
MLA Fatakeshto (2006)
Refugee (2006)
I Love You (2007)
Minister Fatakeshto (2007)
Premer Kahini (2008)
Love (2008)
Chirodini Tumi Je Amar (2008)
Jackpot (2009)
Challenge (2009)
Saat Paake Bandha (2009)
Paran Jai Jaliya Re (2009)
Prem Aamar (2009)

2010s|

Amanush (2010)
Tara (2010)
Josh (2010)
Autograph (2010)
Dui Pritibi (2010)
Shedin Dekha Hoyechilo (2010)
Cholo Paltai (2011)
Memories in March (2011)
Iti Mrinalini (2011)
Ami Shubhash Bolchi (2011)
Baishe Srabon (2011)
Faande Poriya Boga Kaande Re (2011)
Romeo (2011)
Royal Bengal Rahashya (2011)
100% Love (2012)
Le Halwa Le (2012)
Jaaneman (2012)
Hemlock Society (2012)
Awara (2012)
Chitrangada: The Crowning Wish (2012)
Challenge 2 (2012)
Bapi Bari Jaa (2012)
Jekhane Bhooter Bhoy (2012)
Bojhena Shey Bojhena (2012)
Loveria (2013)
Goynar Baksho (2013)
Rocky (2013)
Meghe Dhaka Tara (2013)
Proloy (2013)
Satyanweshi (2013)
Mishawr Rawhoshyo (2013)
Majnu (2013)
Chander Pahar (2013)
Bangali Babu English Mem (2014)
Obhishopto Nighty (2014)
Arundhati (2014)
Chirodini Tumi Je Amar 2 (2014)
Apur Panchali (2014)
Chaar (2014)
Golpo Holeo Shotti (2014)
Bindaas (2014)
Borbaad (2014)
Yoddha: The Warrior (2014)
Khaad (2014)
Badshahi Angti (2014)
Chotoder Chobi (2015)
Amanush 2 (2015)
Nirbaak (2015)
Jamai 420 (2015)
Roga Howar Sohoj Upaye (2015)
Besh Korechi Prem Korechi (2015)
Parbona Ami Chartey Tokey (2015)
Rajkahini (2015)
Shudhu Tomari Jonyo (2015)
Har Har Byomkesh (2015)
Arshinagar (2015)
Ki Kore Toke Bolbo (2016)
Power (2016)
Cinemawala (2016)
Kelor Kirti (2016)
Khawto (2016)
Eagoler Chokh (2016)
Love Express (2016)
Zulfiqar (2016)
Gangster (2016)
Byomkesh Pawrbo (2016)
Haripada Bandwala (2016)
Tomake Chai (2017)
Begum Jaan (2017)
One (2017)
Ami Je Ke Tomar (2017)
Dhananjay (2017)
Shob Bhooturey (2017)
Yeti Obhijaan (2017)
Bolo Dugga Maiki (2017)
Amazon Obhijaan (2017)
Aschhe Abar Shabor (2018)
Total Dadagiri (2018)
Noor Jahaan (2018)
Raja Rani Raji (2018)
Aami Ashbo Phirey (2018)
Guptodhoner Sandhane (2018)
Uma (2018)
Fidaa (2018)
Biday Byomkesh (2018)
Crisscross (2018)
Ek Je Chhilo Raja (2018)
Byomkesh Gotro (2018)
Villain (2018)
Generation Ami (2018)
Adventures of Jojo (2018)
Shah Jahan Regency (2019)
Finally Bhalobasha (2019)
Mon Jaane Na (2019)
Vinci Da (2019)
Ke Tumi Nandini (2019)
Bhoot Chaturdashi (2019)
Durgeshgorer Guptodhon (2019)
Bibaho Obhijaan (2019)
Bornoporichoy (2019)
Goyenda Junior (2019)
Gumnaami (2019)
Ghawre Bairey Aaj (2019)
Professor Shonku O El Dorado (2019)

2020s|

Dwitiyo Purush (2020)
Love Aaj Kal Porshu (2020)
Detective (2020)
Dracula Sir (2020)
Cheeni (2020)
Prem Tame (2021)
Tangra Blues (2021)
Mukhosh (2021)
Golondaaj (2021)
Ekannoborti (2021)
Kakababur Protyaborton (2022)
The Eken (2022)
X=Prem (2022)
Kuler Achaar (2022)
Byomkesh Hotyamancha (2022)
Karnasubarner Guptodhon (2022)
Ballabhpurer Roopkotha (2022)
Khela Jawkhon (2022)
Dilkhush (2023)
The Eken: Ruddhaswas Rajasthan (2023)
Abar Bibaho Obhijaan (2023)
Cheeni 2 (2023)
Dawshom Awbotaar (2023)
Bogla Mama Jug Jug Jiyo (2023)
Kabuliwala (2023)
Athhoi (2024)
Toofan (2024)
Shotyi Bole Shotyi Kichhu Nei (2025)

* v
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* e

Films directed by Rabi Kinagi

* Sindura Nuhein Khela Ghara (2002)
* Champion (2003)
* Premi (2004)
* Mastan (2004)
* Bandhan (2004)
* Yuddho (2005)
* I Love You (2007)
* Premer Kahini (2008)
* Bhalobasa Bhalobasa (2008)
* Paran Jai Jaliya Re (2009)
* Wanted (2010)
* Josh (2010)
* Fighter (2011)
* 100% Love (2012)
* Awara (2012)
* Deewana (2013)
* Bangali Babu English Mem (2014)
* Herogiri (2015)
* Jamai 420 (2015)
* Ki Kore Toke Bolbo (2016)
* Ami Je Ke Tomar (2017)
* Jio Pagla (2017)
* Jamai Badal (2019)
* Miss Call (2021)

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