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{{Infobox film
| name = Main Aur Charles
| image = File:Main-aur-charles.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Prawaal Raman]]
| producer = Raju Chadha <br> Amit Kapoor <br> Vikram Khakhar
| writer = Prawaal Raman
| story = Prawaal Raman
| screenplay = Prawaal Raman
| cinematography = Anuj Rakesh Dhawan
| editing = Nipun Ashok Gupta
| starring = {{unbulleted list|[[Randeep Hooda]]|[[Adil Hussain]]|[[Richa Chadda]]|[[Tisca Chopra]]|[[Alexx O'Nell]]}}
| studio = Wave Cinemas Cynozure Networkz
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2015|10|30|India}}
| country = India
| runtime = 121 minutes
| language = Hindi
| budget = {{INR|100 million}}<ref name="BOI">{{cite web |title=Main Aur Charles - Movie |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=3112 |website=[[Box Office India]] |access-date=24 April 2022}}</ref>
| gross = {{INR|80 million}}<ref name="BOI"/>
}}

'''''Main aur Charles''''' ({{translation|Me and Charles}}) is a 2015 [[Hindi cinema|Hindi]] [[crime film]] written and directed by [[Prawaal Raman]] and produced by Cynozure Networkz.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/main-aur-charles-review-randeep-hooda-kills-it-film-based-notorious-bikini-killer-1526445|title=Main Aur Charles review: Randeep Hooda kills it in film based on the notorious Bikini Killer|first=Arjun |last=Varma|work=[[International Business Times]] UK|date=30 October 2015|accessdate=20 March 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/main-aur-charles-review-randeep-hooda-as-sobraj-is-thrilling-and-seductive-just-like-the-film-2488886.html|title=Main Aur Charles review: Randeep Hooda is seductive as the deadly Charles Sobhraj|work=Showsha|publisher=Firstpost|date=2 November 2015|accessdate=20 March 2018|last=Gauri|first=Gayatri}}</ref> The film is a fictitious thriller inspired by true events; it is told from the perspective of the Indian cop, [[Amod Kanth]], who handled the case of the Indian Origin French [[serial killer]] [[Charles Sobhraj]] who was known as the bikini killer. The film opened on 30 October 2015 to positive reviews across India.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/Main-Aur-Charles/movie-review/49584906.cms|title=Main Aur Charles Movie Review|work=[[The Times of India]]|publisher=[[The Times Group]]|last=Iyer|first=Meena|date=17 December 2015|accessdate=20 March 2018}}</ref><ref name=Rediff>{{cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-main-aur-charles-is-a-cool-compelling-winner/20151030.htm|title=Review: Main Aur Charles is a cool, compelling, winner|date=30 October 2015|work=[[Rediff.com|Rediff]]|last=Sen |first=Raja |accessdate=20 March 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/main-aur-charles---movie-review/16643160|title='Main Aur Charles' - Movie Review|date=2 November 2015|work=[[Mid-Day]]|publisher=Mid-Day Infomedia|accessdate=20 March 2018|last=Shetty-Saha |first=Shubha}}</ref> However, it was a [[box office flop]], grossing {{INRConvert|80|m|year=2015|mode=historical}} against a {{INRConvert|100|m|year=2015|mode=historical}} budget.<ref name="BOI"/>

The film stars [[Randeep Hooda]],<ref>{{cite news|title=First Look: Randeep Hooda plays Charles Sobhraj in 'Main Aur Charles'|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/first-look-randeep-hooda-plays-charles-sobhraj-in-main-aur-charles-663694.html|accessdate=20 March 2018|work=[[News18]]|publisher=[[Network 18]]|date=23 January 2014|last=Singh|first=Preeti}}</ref> [[Richa Chadda]], [[Adil Hussain]], [[Tisca Chopra]], and [[Alexx O'Nell]] in lead roles.<ref>{{cite web|title=''Main Aur Charles'' Movie Review|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie-reviews/main-aur-charles-movie-review-1196|work=[[NDTV]]|publisher=NDTV Convergence|accessdate=20 March 2018|date=26 February 2016|last=Chatterjee|first=Saibal}}</ref> Through the narrative, we see a series of crimes committed by Charles and the story of each of his victims, who fell for his charisma but were betrayed by his serpentine nature. The man not just escaped several high security jails but also manipulated the legal system. In the title, ''Main aur Charles'', the word 'Main' means 'me' and stands for the character of Amod Kanth.<ref name=Rediff/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.filmfare.com/reviews/movie-review-main-aur-charles-11036.html|title=Movie Review: Main Aur Charles|work=[[Filmfare]]|publisher=Worldwide Media|last=Gupta|first=Rachit|date=30 October 2015|accessdate=20 March 2018}}</ref> The film was warmly accepted in the trade for its impeccable direction, casting and background score. Apart from these technicalities, the film has satisfied critics creatively with fine performances by Hooda, Chadha and Hussain.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.belvoireagle.com/entertainment/main-aur-charles-movie-review-rating-box-office-collections-6212.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151031053540/http://www.belvoireagle.com/entertainment/main-aur-charles-movie-review-rating-box-office-collections-6212.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2015-10-31|title=Main Aur Charles Movie Review Rating Box Office Collections Ft. Randeep Hooda, Richa Chadda|work=Belvoir Eagle}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.absoluteindianews.com/post.php?id=5488|title=Main Aur Charles movie review|work=Absolute India News|publisher=AVS News Connect|last=Shah|first=Kunal M|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151117032505/https://www.absoluteindianews.com/post.php?id=5488|archivedate=17 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.desimartini.com/reviews/smita-vyas-kumar-main-aur-charles/rd31580md4367.htm|title=Hum tum ek kamre main bandh ho aur story kho jaye|first=Smita Vyas |last=Kumar|work=Desimartini|publisher=Top Movies Entertainment|accessdate=20 March 2018|date=31 October 2015}}{{dead link|date=April 2025|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>

== Cast ==
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{{div col}}
* [[Randeep Hooda]] - [[Charles Sobhraj|Hatchand Bhaonani Gurumukh Charles Sobhraj]] / Zubin Pratap
* [[Richa Chaddha]] - Mira Sharma (Charles's girl friend)
* [[Adil Hussain]] - [[Amod Kanth]]
* [[Alexx O'Nell]] - Richard Thomas
* [[Lucky Morani]] - Dr. Ashima Mehra (criminal psychologist)
* [[Mandana Karimi]] - Liz (Charles's girl friend)
* Shaanti - Princess Malvika
* [[Dijana Dejanovic]] - Charles's Lawyer
* [[Vipin Sharma]] - Satender Kumar (Jailor)
* [[Tisca Chopra]] - Reena (Amod Kanths' wife)
* [[Kanika Kapoor]] - Special appearance as bar singer
* [[Anastasia Fullfina]] - Andrea (Charles's girl friend)
* [[Nandu Madhav]] - Inspector Sudhakar Zhende
* [[Saurabh Sarkar]]- Bajrangi Babu
* [[Sandeep Punia]] - Satpal Punia
* [[Satyakam Gupta]] - Rajan Ahuja
* [[Shanu Dev]] - Mr.Joshi (Investigating Officer)
* [[Abhiskek Diwan]] - Hemant
{{div col end}}
* Judge - M.L CHAUHAN(IAS)

== Production ==
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The film was shot in [[Delhi]], [[Goa]], [[Mumbai]], [[Pattaya]], and [[Udaipur]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2015-10-31 |title=How `Main Aur Charles' tapped into the untapped locations |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/how-main-aur-charles-tapped-into-the-untapped-locations/articleshow/49606192.cms |access-date=2024-11-18 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
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| name = Main Aur Charles
| type = soundtrack
| artist = Vipin Patwa, Aditya Trivedi, Bally Grunge and Sanjeev-Darshan
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| released = {{Start date|2015|10|15}}
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| length = {{Duration|m=29|s=07}}
| label = T-Series
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The music for ''Main Aur Charles'' is composed by Vipin Patwa, Aditya Trivedi, Bally Grunge and [[Sanjeev–Darshan]]. The full audio album was released on 15 October 2015. The [[Music licensing|music rights]] are acquired by [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]].

The song 'Jab Chaaye mera jaadoo' is originally from the movie Lootmaar (1980).

{{Track listing
| all_writing =
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Neeli Bullet
| length1 = 03:41
| lyrics1 = [[Kartik Chaudhry]]
| extra1 = Aditya Trivedi
| title2= Woh Tho Yahin Hai Lekin
| length2= 02:51
| lyrics2 = Dr. Sagar
| extra2= [[Jonita Gandhi]]
| title3= Ya Rabba
| length3= 04:07
| lyrics3 = Rohan Moktali
| extra3= Saugat Upadhaya
| title4= Dekhe Meri Aankhon Mein Jo
| length4= 03:36
| lyrics4 = [[Kartik Chaudhry]]
| extra4= [[Saba Azad]]
| title5= Jee Lo Yaaron
| length5= 03:43
| lyrics5 = Bally Grunge
| extra5= Saugat Upadhaya
| title6= Main To Yahin Hoon Lekin
| length6= 02:39
| lyrics6 = Dr Sager
| extra6= Ali Azmat
| title7= Theme of Charles
| length7= 03:36
| lyrics7 = Aditya Trivedi
| extra7= Aditya Trivedi
| title8= Jab Chaye Mera Jadoo
| length8= 04:54
| lyrics8 = Ikram Basra
| extra8= [[Kanika Kapoor]]
| total_length ={{Duration|m=29|s=07}}
}}

==Reception==
[[Shubhra Gupta]] for ''[[The Indian Express]]'' rated 1 star out of 5 and wrote "The film should have been riveting. But it comes off as a slapdash, confused collage of scenes involving the famous jail break in which the real life Sobhraj broke free with several prisoners: it was the kind of astoundingly brazen 'kaand' whose reverberations were felt in the system for a long time."<ref>{{cite news |last=Gupta |first=Shubhra |title=Main Aur Charles movie review: Randeep Hooda needed a better film |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/main-aur-charles-review/ |url-access=limited |access-date=24 December 2022 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |date=30 October 2015 |language=en}}{{rating|1|5}}</ref> Sweta Kaushal for ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' wrote "The film does not just fail, it crashes miserably."<ref>{{cite news |last=Kaushal |first=Sweta |title=Main Aur Charles review: This film is too confused |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/main-aur-charles-review-let-this-slithery-serpent-slip-by/story-ZH1yZjfGCBiZLBjpxQ4RlN.html |access-date=24 December 2022 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=30 October 2015 |language=en}}{{rating|2|5}}</ref> Nandini Ramnath for ''[[Scroll.in]]'' wrote "The brazen fun that Charles and his cohorts are having is contrasted with the routine police work by Adil Hussain's overly loud and morally outraged cop. Hussain's outrage at Charles seems to be the result of envy."<ref>{{cite news |last=Ramnath |first=Nandini |title=Film review: Randeep Hooda nails it in 'Main Aur Charles', but the rest is off the mark |url=https://scroll.in/reel/765856/film-review-randeep-hooda-nails-it-in-main-aur-charles-but-the-rest-is-off-the-mark |access-date=24 December 2022 |work=[[Scroll.in]] |date=October 30, 2015}}</ref> On [[review aggregator]] website [[Rotten Tomatoes]], the film holds an approval rating of 33% based on 6 reviews, and an average rating of 5/10.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/main_aur_charles |title=Main Aur Charles (2015) |work=[[Rotten Tomatoes]] |publisher=[[Fandango Media]] |accessdate=March 20, 2018}}</ref> Rachit Gupta for ''[[Filmfare]]'' wrote "Main Aur Charles is also a period film. But most of it takes place on beaches in Goa, courtrooms and jails. Locations that haven't really changed in the past 30 odd years. So the only place that you actually get to see a simulated sense of the ‘70s and ‘80s is the fashion."<ref>{{cite news |last=Gupta |first=Rachit |title=Movie Review: Main Aur Charles |url=https://www.filmfare.com/reviews/movie-review-main-aur-charles-11036.html |access-date=24 December 2022 |work=[[Filmfare]] |date=December 24, 2015 |language=en}}{{rating|2.5|5}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|4024944}}

[[Category:2015 films]]
[[Category:Films scored by Vipin Patwa]]
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[[Category:Films shot in Goa]]
[[Category:2010s avant-garde and experimental films]]
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[[Category:Films shot in Thailand]]
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[[Category:Biographical films about serial killers]]
[[Category:Biographical films about fraudsters]]
[[Category:Cultural depictions of French people]]
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