Kai Po Che! is a Bollywood drama film directed by Abhishek Kapoor and released in 2013. The movie is based on Chetan Bhagat's novel "The 3 Mistakes of My Life" and follows the lives of three friends: Ishaan (Sushant Singh Rajput), Omi (Amit Sadh), and Govind (Rajkummar Rao), who live in Ahmedabad, India in the year 2000.
The trio shares a passion for cricket and wants to start a sports academy to train young aspiring cricketers from the city's slums. However, their journey to fulfill this dream is not an easy one as they face various challenges such as financial issues, political turmoil, and personal conflicts.
Meanwhile, the three friends also deal with their own problems and insecurities. Ishaan, a talented but struggling cricketer, falls in love with a Muslim girl (Amita Pathak) during the 2002 Gujarat riots. Omi, whose family is politically connected, is forced to make tough choices when he gets involved in a religious polarizing movement. Govind, the brains behind the academy, struggles to balance his business ambitions with his personal life.
As the years go by, the friendship that once bound them begins to unravel, culminating in a tragic event that shocks the city and changes their lives forever.
Kai Po Che! is a powerful and emotional story that explores themes of friendship, ambition, love, and societal changes in post-Independence India. The film received critical acclaim and was praised for its performances, direction, and screenplay.
