Checkmate

Chess is a popular pastime in this neighbourhood, with roadside games bringing together men, to challenge each other in friendly and sometimes unfriendly matches. But for some, the pawns include morality and religion causing tensions to erupt when a tournament gets underway. Against this backdrop, a domestic worker with a secret hobby, a former journalist struggling with married life and a young woman in love, find themselves pushing boundaries and challenging the rules of the game.

Cast

Moulina Midde

as Monika

Sheela Rawat

as Purnima

Madhu Bhagat

as Lata

Syed Saim Ali

as Majid

Anil Singh

as Tiwari

Akash Jamra

as Naresh

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