| Madam Chief Minister | |
| Director: | Subhash Kapoor |
| Producer: | Bhushan Kumar Krishan Kumar Naren Kumar Dimple Kharbanda |
| Starring: | Richa Chadda Manav Kaul |
| Music: | Mangesh Dhakde |
| Cinematography: | Jayesh Nair |
| Editing: | Chandrashekhar Prajapati |
| Studio: | T-Series Films Kangra Talkies |
| Distributor: | AA Films |
| Runtime: | 122 minutes[1] |
| Country: | India |
| Gross: | 0.5 million[2] |
| Language: | Hindi |
Madam Chief Minister is a 2021 Indian Hindi-language political drama film directed by Subhash Kapoor. The film stars Richa Chadda in the lead role. The film's official announcement was made by Chadda on 12 February 2020. The film was shot in Lucknow all through November and December 2019 in a start-to-finish 40-day schedule.[3] [4] The film was theatrically released on 2 January 2021.[5]
The movie Madam Chief Minister tells the story of Tara, a young woman from a lower caste who dreams of making a difference in her community. She joins a political party and works her way up through the ranks, eventually becoming a trusted aide to a senior leader. Despite her intelligence and hard work, Tara faces discrimination and prejudice from those around her, who view her caste as a barrier to success.
Despite the challenges, Tara is undeterred, and when the opportunity arises, she seizes it with both hands. She stands for elections in her constituency and wins, becoming the youngest Chief minister in the state’s history. However, her ascent to power is not without its challenges. She faces opposition from within her own party, from other political parties, and the media. She also faces personal challenges, including her relationship with her boyfriend, who is from a higher caste.
The film explores the complexities and contradictions of Indian politics, including the pervasive influence of caste and the rampant corruption that is often a feature of political life. It also highlights the struggles of women in positions of power, who must navigate a male-dominated world and overcome entrenched biases and discrimination.[6]
The film's music was composed by Mangesh Dhakde, while lyrics written by Dushyant.
The film received three stars out of five from Ronak Kotecha and he described the film as "Madam Chief Minister gets our vote for being an entertaining political drama, set in the crime-infested corridors of power."[7]
The movie’s portrayal of the lead was criticized for not choosing a Dalit woman. The actor responded, “Regrettable and a completely unintentional oversight”.[8] [9]