Chapali Height Review.

Chapali Height is based on a plot where a couple(Bini and Amir) flees from Pokhara to stay at Amir's friend (Raj)'s home situated at Chapali (a village in north side of Kathmandu) and confusing sexual chemistry rolls in, which leads to a thrilling turn. Besides that no more thing to tell, otherwise the full story will be out. Movie is a mix of physical and little less adventurous ride that misses to mingle along, but the movie has something in entertaining people (not me though). This could only be done when the Director/Producers think and put sequences with the viewers on their mind. Erotic scenes, Beep words, thrilling sequences, and some funny dialogues...all are there to amuse/arouse you.

Chapali Height 1

Technically, presentation style is ok with whole lot of isometric views and repeated ticking sound but misses a good background score in the thrilling sequences.  As much of the movie is shot in dark, light reflections has been done wonderfully but lacks the clearness that  you expect from New Digital tech Cinema. The movie takes the normal flow of plot besides some flashing sequences. Bini's character done by debutant Actress Beenita Baral shadows Actor duo, Amir Gautam and Raj Ghimire both being debutant. Full of slips, weird acting, shouting dialogues and confused theme won't stop people to go to watch the cinema. So is it early to say another big hit in Nepali Film industry after LOOT ? I say no.

Chapali Height 2

Today I know why Beenita was so confident in Chapali Height that it's gonna win the heart of Nepali youths. The movie has the tickling power to grab the woos of young mind. Three characters, night party, Sexual sequences, Boozing, Puking, SMS's, threesome, thrill action, beep dialogues all have equal weight in making the movie a hit. Especially teenagers were really loving the movie with a single reaction....superb. Though other people were also there to add "bakwash". It is also worth mentioning for a adult certified movie to have such beeps and sexual content but its of no use unless the gatekeepers in Cinema-hall checks people's age. I would also like to add that a rocking song is missing in the movie other than Sabin Rai's title track which could have added much more excitement in the people.

I am sure with two movies being superhit in a row and both having lot of beeps (partly replacing f words), there will be a domino effect in many movies to come thinking it as a formula for a hit film.

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Fingers crossed for Chapali, limitless for hollywood: Beenita

I wanted to interview actor/actress from Nepal but was in dilemma where to start with. Today I got a break to interview Beenita Baral, actress from the movie "Chapali Height" that is going to release from tomorrow. Let's go Straight to the Interview.


Rdman: "Chapali height" is creating a lot of hype here, why do you think it has gained so much popularity? What do you think that's in the movie which makes it go straight to win Nepalese heart?
Beenita: The reason behind Chapali Height popularity is the strong content/subject of the movie and the sensitive issue of sexual psychology which has never been used in Nepali film industry. Also the controversies that came along with the movie, adds up the heat. And the recent turning of the trend in Nepali movie puts "Chapali height" favorite among the targeted adult audience and this movie is a portrayal of current Nepali youth status mind. Hence I am sure it's gonna win the heart of Nepali adult audience.

Rdman: People say the controversy created with you being nude in the movie poster is a complete set-up. Do you agree. what do you have to say to them?
Beenita: People always tell things easily. But people should think why a person puts his/her personal and professional life in risk to get that attention. So-called topless controversy could have created limbo in my personal and professional life. But somehow I managed it for good.

Rdman: This is your first movie and you are getting a lot of attention in Nepali Film Industry now. What kind of cinema you will be looking for the next project before any response from Chapali Height?
Beenita: I am reading some scripts but I am not going to sign any project before feedback from Chapali height hits my ear which will drive me to go right way in  my career. Though I am very unknown of what kind of movie and character will that be, I am sure I am gonna do challenging work and something different from the usual way.

Rdman: What do you think is the main thing for a film to be a hit?
Beenita: Main thing is the content/subject of the movie which is the base of a movie. Another thing is presentation which has to go with the living standard, thinking style and the technological advancement in people. People want new concept/logic in a movie which they expect to be like the one from Foreign movies. Though We wont be able to meet all the advancements like them, creativity counts and people love creative works in cinema.

Rdman: How often do you watch foreign movies(Hollywood, Bollywood)?
Beenita: I watch movies a lot. I am a genuine viewer of Nepali cinema and I am too updated with the latest foreign movies.

Rdman: What do you have to say for the poster copied from the Hollywood movie "Basic Instinct".
Beenita: We have already admitted the copy and this is done intentionally. Being an actress, my part is to do good with my performance, so it would be better if you ask director or producer.

Rdman:Which is your favorite Nepali film of all time?
Beenita: Mmmmmm.....Loot is my favorite movie...now..

Rdman: That was supposed to be my next question (laughs)...but anyways I put it here.
Have you watched the movie LOOT. Why do you think it became a super duper hit?
Beenita: Obviously everyone has watched it, and how could I be different.
Different presentation, style, enthusiastic and energetic new generation in the movie made it go a superduper hit. Everyone has done their job perfectly in LOOT like Director, Actors don't have a single flaw in it. Also It has shown reality with the thug styles and dialogues in the movie. That's why Loot is the best.

Rdman: Who is your favorite actor actress of all time?
Beenita: Everybody has done great job in Nepali Movies. So all are my favorites. I won't be biased to name just one or two.

Rdman: What about actor/actress from foreign movie land?
Beenita: Vidya Balan is my favorite actress from Bollywood.

Rdman: Did you watch the silent movie "The Artist" that won 5 Oscars this year?
Beenita: No I haven't got time to watch the movie, but I know it has won such prestigious award. I am gonna watch it for sure.

Rdman: I think "Sani Sani" Music video has made you come this long, tell me something about it and Are you going to do other music videos in near future?
Beenita: Yes "Sani Sani" Video has established me in modeling. That time I was known by the tag "Sani girl", and now I am being known with the name "Chapali Girl". I am happy that I am able to put all myself in the character such that people call me with my works.
And regarding music videos, I will be doing more of movies than music videos,(I guess)

Beenita Baral

Rdman: Would you go nude in a Hollywood movie (if offered)?
Beenita: If I can go out of bounds to do a movie like such here in Nepal, then for a Hollywood offer (being a dream come true to many) I would go limitless to justify my character.

Rdman: So this wraps up my questions. Thank you so much for giving me time from your busy schedule. Some last words about your movie releasing tomorrow. And hope everything works out tomorrow, wish for the best.
Beenita: I have tried my best to put up new things in the movie along with all youngster crew. So I request all people to watch, do the analysis, and give feedback/comments so that it will help us (emerging actors) and our very own industry grow.

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