Atkan Chatkan Is A Rhythmic Tale About Hope And Burning Desire

Jyothi Venkatesh

The Zee5 Original film ‘Atkan Chatkan, A rhythmic tale about hope and burning desire’ that premiered on Saturday, 5th September on ZEE5, is presented by veteran composer, singer and music producer A. R. Rahman with music composed by legendary Indian percussionist Shivamani. The songs in the film are sung by Amitabh Bachchan, Sonu Nigam, Hariharan, Runa Sivamani, and Uthara Unnikrishnan.

The narrative of this ZEE5 Original film revolves around a 12-year-old chai delivery boy named Guddu, whose passion is to observe, listen and create new sounds. He finds rhythm in almost everything. Through his daily mundane lifecycle, the story gets its rhythm when he forms a band with other 3 street children (Maadhav, Chuttan & Mithi) that work near his tea stall. The story progresses with them taking part in the biggest music competition of the city. The question is, will they be able to fulfil their ultimate dream by performing on the biggest stage? Or will the street remain as their only chance of hope?

Legendary Indian percussionist and music director of Atkan Chatkan, Shivamani, shares, “The music in the film plays an integral part, but it's the storyline that will give the audience a sense of hope. The friendship between the four kids and their passion to fulfil their dream is the rhythm that the world would want to dance to while watching the film. Hope and burning passion are the key takeaway from Atkan Chatkan. I am delighted that it gets a global release with a platform as ZEE5, giving it the reach, it deserves.