---
title: "Cheeni Kum"
year: 2007
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/cheeni-kum-2007"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 16576
imdb_id: "tt0976026"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 136
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 48
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Cheeni Kum (2007) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/cheeni-kum-2007

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Cheeni Kum (transl. Less Sugar).
Year: 2007.
Language: Indian Hindi-language.
Genre: Romance, Drama, Romantic comedy.
Director: R. Balki.
Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Tabu, Paresh Rawal, Zohra Sehgal, Swini Khara.
Plot: Buddhadev Gupta, a 64-year-old chef, falls in love with a 34-year-old software engineer, Nina. Their future becomes uncertain when he discovers her father is six years his junior.
Runtime: 2h 16m.
Release Date (US): 05/25/2007.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline):
        Cheeni Kum is a 2007 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by R. Balki. The movie features a cast including Amitabh Bachchan, Tabu, Paresh Rawal

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Zee5 | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: R. Balki
- **Networks / Studios**: Eros International, People Tree Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Amitabh Bachchan** as *Buddhadev Gupta*
- **Tabu** as *Nina Verma*
- **Paresh Rawal** as *Omprakash Verma*
- **Swini Khara** as *Sexy*
- **Vinay Jain** as *Sexy's Father*
- **Zohra Sehgal**
- **Jameel Khan**
- **Krishna Bhatt**
- **Alexx O'Nell**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Cheeni Kum online?
Cheeni Kum is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Cheeni Kum worth watching?
Cheeni Kum holds a community rating of 6.1/10 based on 48 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Romance, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Cheeni Kum and when was it released?
Cheeni Kum is a feature film with a runtime of 136 minutes. It was released in 2007. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Cheeni Kum?
Cheeni Kum was directed by R. Balki.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Cheeni Kum — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/16576)
- [Cheeni Kum (2007) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0976026/fullcredits/)
- [Cheeni Kum - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheeni_Kum)
- [Cheeni Kum (2007) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/16576-cheeni-kum/cast)
- [Cheeni Kum Cast List | Cheeni Kum Movie Star Cast | Release ...](https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/cheeni-kum/cast/)
- [Cheeni Kum (2007) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/cheeni-kum/credits)

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