Chance Pe Dance

Chance Pe Dance

Year: 2010

Runtime: 121 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Ken Ghosh

MusicRomanceDrama

Sameer, a struggling young man, abandons his father in Delhi and heads to Mumbai with the fierce ambition of becoming a Bollywood star. He confronts a relentless cycle of auditions, false promises and lost opportunities, testing his resolve as he fights to survive the harsh, unforgiving world of the film industry.

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1

Sameer arrives in Mumbai with Bollywood dreams

Sameer Behl, a handsome boy from Delhi, moves to Mumbai aspiring to become a film hero. Despite his talent, he faces constant rejection and struggles in auditions, managing only small roles such as a lungi ad. His passion keeps him optimistic despite the challenges he encounters.

Shortly after arriving Mumbai
2

Struggling to make ends meet

Sameer takes up various jobs, including working as a courier and a dance teacher, to pay his bills. He is often unreliable at work, such as being fired from his courier job for punctuality issues. His financial situation remains difficult as he continues to chase his Bollywood dreams.

During his early years in Mumbai Mumbai
3

Discovery by director Rajeev Sharma

While dancing at a club, Sameer catches the eye of director Rajeev Sharma, who then offers him the lead role in his dance-based film. Sameer is thrilled and excited about this breakthrough, although he doesn't secure a formal contract at this stage. Tina, a choreographer, is also involved in this project.

Shortly after his dance performance at the club Club and office of Rajeev Sharma
4

Homeless and abandoned

Sameer finds himself sleeping in his car after losing his rented apartment due to unpaid rent. His supposed friend Gaurav abandons him, refusing to help and repay loans, leaving Sameer increasingly isolated. Despite these hardships, he remains determined to succeed.

After signing the film deal Mumbai, parking lot / car
5

Taking a job as a dance teacher

To sustain himself, Sameer accepts a teaching job at a school, earning a modest salary. Although the school's dance team is historically last in competitions, Sameer sees an opportunity to inspire his students and revive their interest in dance. His nickname becomes Soyabean among the students.

After losing his film opportunity School
6

Developing a bond with students and Tina

Sameer motivates his students to participate in an inter-school dance competition, showing them that dance can be an art form. Tina, a choreographer and the sister of one of his students, supports him and reveals her feelings. Sameer begins to believe in his talent again.

During his time as a dance teacher School
7

Lost opportunity at the dance competition

Rajeev Sharma announces a dance competition where the winner lands a role in his new film. Sameer is asked to participate but loses out due to his lack of formal contract and the opportunity slips away. Tina learns about this disappointment, and Sameer begins to feel disheartened.

During the dance competition announcement TV and film industry
8

Tina encourages Sameer to participate in a talent show

Despite setbacks, Tina convinces Sameer to enter a reality dance contest, promising him a shot at his dream role. Sameer dedicates his performance to his mother and secretly hopes for redemption. He also confesses his feelings to Tina, expressing his love for her.

Before auditioning for the talent show TV studio
9

Sameer leaves Mumbai to visit his family

After a heartfelt screen test, Sameer learns that his father’s shop in Delhi has been demolished. Heartbroken, he leaves Mumbai to meet his father, seeking closure and support. His father encourages him to return and pursue his dreams back in Mumbai.

Post-screen test and before returning to Mumbai Delhi
10

Returns and fights for a chance at the talent show

With his father’s support, Sameer returns to Mumbai and convinces the show’s director to allow him to perform despite his late entry. His determination pays off when he wins the contest, earning a chance at stardom and restoring his hopes.

During the talent show TV studio
11

Victory and new beginnings

Sameer emerges as the winner of the talent contest, earning the role he always dreamed of. The film concludes with him walking the red carpet as a hero, celebrating his success alongside Tina. His perseverance finally pays off, marking a new chapter in his life.

A year after the talent show Red Carpet event

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