Here’s an article in a conversational tone about the “unreleased rare Indian movie Choodiyaan
,” the mystery around its non-availability on YouTube, and the growing audience demand to make it accessible. (Note: “Choodiyaan” is not a widely documented film, so some parts are speculative based on hearsay, film culture, and analogous cases.)
Table of Contents
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Introduction: The Allure of Lost Films
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What We Know (and Don’t Know) about Choodiyaan
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Why Choodiyaan Is Not on YouTube
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Audience Voices: “Please Upload It!”
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Legal, Technical, and Rights Barriers
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Comparisons: Other Unreleased or Shelved Indian Films
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How Uploading Could Benefit All — and What to Beware
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What Fans Can Do
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Conclusion
1. Introduction: The Allure of Lost Films
There’s something magical about discovering a film that seems to have vanished from public view. For cinephiles and fans, lost or unreleased films are like buried treasure. The whispers, the rumors, the half-remembered stories — they stir curiosity and longing.
When the name Choodiyaan comes up in such circles, it triggers that exact emotion — people ask, “Why can’t I find it? Did it even release? Can someone upload it to YouTube or somewhere?” This article is a dive into what’s known, what’s speculated, and why fans are clamoring to see Choodiyaan.
2. What We Know (and Don’t Know) about Choodiyaan
First and foremost: we lack solid, verifiable public data about a movie named Choodiyaan (or “Choodiyan”) that is unreleased or rare. There are several references and passing mentions in forums and gossip threads — in fact, on a Reddit thread in r/BollyBlindsNGossip, someone refers to CHOODIYAN as an “incomplete film.” (Reddit) That suggests that Choodiyaan may have been a project that never reached a full commercial release due to production issues, edits, or legal entanglements.
Let’s break down possibilities:
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The film may have been partially made, but never completed or released.
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The film may have had a limited or regional release, but never got wide publicity or digital distribution.
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The film may exist in private archives (production house vaults, personal collections, or celluloid archives), but was never digitized or uploaded online.
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The name may also be misremembered, misspelled, or conflated with some other title — such is common in oral memory of “lost” cinema.
Because no credible film database (that I could locate) lists Choodiyaan as a known released film, it remains more of a myth among fans than a documented title.
Incidentally, there is a YouTube video titled “Choodiyan – Exclusive Behind The Scenes | Jackky Bhagnani …” (YouTube) This suggests at least some content (behind the scenes clips) under the “Choodiyan” label exists. But it doesn’t confirm that a full film exists or that it was ever theatrically released or distributed.
So what we do have are fragments, rumors, and a fan base desperate to see more.
3. Why Choodiyaan Is Not on YouTube
Assuming Choodiyaan exists in some form, there are several possible reasons it has not been uploaded (or officially made available) on YouTube or other platforms. Let’s walk through them in a conversational way, so you can imagine the hurdles.
3.1 Legal Rights & Ownership
Film rights are tricky. Even if a film is made, the rights to distribution, copyright, music, or performance may be fragmented:
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The producer, director, or investor may own portions of the rights.
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Music rights are sometimes held separately by record labels.
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If contracts were not settled, some parts (e.g. background score, certain scenes) may be legally stuck.
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The rights owner might not want to release the film yet (for business reasons) or doesn’t see it as profitable.
So even if someone has a copy, they may not legally be allowed to put it on YouTube.
3.2 Incomplete or Poor Quality Footage
If Choodiyaan was never completed, or only partially shot, the existing footage may be in uneven condition:
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Missing scenes, missing edits
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Poor quality negatives or film stock damage
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Missing sound tracks, lip-sync issues
Uploading a partial or scuttled film can result in disappointment, backlash, or misrepresentation of the creators’ intent.
3.3 Financial & Restoration Costs
Digitizing, restoring, color-correcting, and converting to modern video standards costs money. Without a financial incentive or clear audience demand, rights holders may not invest in restoration. Especially for a film with little documentation, they might see more risk than reward.
3.4 Lack of Demand Awareness
Oddly, sometimes the very thing that fans ask for (uploading an obscure film) is prevented by the rights holders being unaware of the demand. If the production house or rights owner doesn’t know there’s a craving for Choodiyaan, they might not prioritize it.
3.5 Platform Policies, Censorship, and Takedowns
Even if someone uploaded Choodiyaan, YouTube or similar platforms may have flagged copyright violations (if music, footage from other films, or unlicensed content is used). The upload could be taken down or blocked in many regions.
So in aggregate, these legal, technical, financial, and awareness issues often prevent rare films from surfacing online.
4. Audience Voices: “Upload It, Please!”
The most compelling force in this story is the audience itself. From internet forums, social media comments, chat threads, and fan groups, you see repeated pleas:
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“Why can’t I find Choodiyaan anywhere?”
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“If anyone has the film, upload it to YouTube or a safe archive.”
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“I saw a behind-the-scenes clip, but not the full movie.”
That Reddit post where Choodiyan is called “incomplete” suggests people have tried to trace the film’s status. (Reddit) Many of those commenters are cinephiles who hope to preserve cinematic heritage.
This audience voice is powerful: it shows that rare films aren’t just forgotten — they matter to people who believe every piece of cinema, even the incomplete ones, deserves some life, some visibility, some recognition.
For many fans, uploading is not just demand — it feels like a mission: rescuing lost art from obscurity.
5. Legal, Technical, and Rights Barriers (In Depth)
Let’s dig a bit deeper into those barriers. If you were a fan wanting to help, you’d bump into:
5.1 Copyright & Licensing
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Copyright law: Even unpublished or unexhibited work is protected in many jurisdictions.
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Moral rights: Directors, writers, or composers might hold rights that prevent unauthorized release.
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Licensing music and performances: A film’s soundtrack may include songs whose rights are owned by third parties who won’t grant a license to upload.
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Chain of title: Sometimes the original company folded, records are lost, or successor companies have unclear claims.
5.2 Physical Media Degradation
If Choodiyaan was shot decades ago (or in an era where film stock was used), then:
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Film reels may have decayed (vinegar syndrome, warping, scratches).
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Audio tracks might be on separate tapes, lost, or deteriorated.
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Interpositives or internegatives might be lost or destroyed.
Without a clean preservation copy, uploading would either require heavy restoration or result in a low-quality version.
5.3 Restoration, Digitization, & Archival Expertise
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Scanning film to digital (2K, 4K) is expensive and requires specialized labs.
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Color grading, de-noising, repair of frames, sync corrections — all require technical skill and money.
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Metadata and subtitles may need to be recreated, especially if original documentation is lost.
5.4 Distribution Strategy & Monetization
Rights holders might fear that releasing the film freely reduces any future potential revenue (e.g. from DVD, streaming, licensing). They may prefer to withhold release until a streaming or archival deal is in place.
Also, some film bodies or archives have agreements with film preservation institutions that delay or regulate public access.
5.5 Ethical Concerns & Creator Wishes
Some films remain unreleased because creators themselves weren’t satisfied with the final cut. If the director or producer doesn’t want the film to be seen in its incomplete form, that ethical choice can block public upload.
6. Comparisons: Other Unreleased or Shelved Indian Films
To put Choodiyaan in perspective, it helps to see similar cases:
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Parakrami — A Hindi film from 1991 that remains unreleased despite promo materials existing. (Wikipedia)
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Zooni — Directed by Muzaffar Ali, starring Dimple Kapadia and Vinod Khanna, this film is famously unreleased, though sometimes under restoration talks. (Wikipedia)
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Banda Yeh Bindaas Hai — A film by Ravi Chopra that faced legal and financial issues, preventing release. (Wikipedia)
These cases echo the common pattern: films partially made, promotional material circulated, but the full film never officially distributed.
Fans of such projects often hope archival institutions, film festivals, or state film boards will step in to preserve and showcase them.
Also, in forums about unreleased Bollywood films, Choodiyan occasionally appears in playlists of “Bollywood Unreleased Movies.” (YouTube) But such playlist entries are speculative rather than confirmatory.
7. How Uploading Could Benefit All — and What to Beware
Why does the audience demand uploading? Because it matters — here's what making Choodiyaan publicly available might do:
7.1 Cultural Preservation & Film History
Even incomplete or flawed films are important cultural artifacts. Uploading helps preserve them for researchers, historians, and fans. It gives us glimpses into forgotten eras, aesthetic patterns, and production practices.
7.2 Fan Engagement & Legacy
Fans who have only heard stories or glimpsed behind-the-scenes would finally get to see the full—or as full as possible—version. That builds legacy for the creators.
7.3 Academic & Archive Value
Film schools, archives, and libraries might use such uploaded material for study, restoration, or future curation.
7.4 Risks & Ethical Pitfalls
But there are dangers:
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Unauthorized uploads can violate copyright, triggering takedowns or legal action.
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If the version uploaded is incomplete or poor, people may judge the film (or the director) unfairly.
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If the creator explicitly didn’t want the film released in certain form, that wish may be overridden.
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Poor metadata, no credits, or missing rights info can cause confusion or misattribution.
The “right way” is often a collaboration with rights holders, restoration professionals, and archival institutions — not a wild upload.
8. What Fans Can Do
Okay, you're reading this because you want to see Choodiyaan, right? Here are steps fans and communities can take, respectfully and effectively:
8.1 Research & Documentation
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Search film archives (e.g. National Film Archive of India).
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Contact film scholars, researchers, or historians specializing in lost Indian cinema.
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Dig into old magazines, film trade publications, production announcements, or studio records.
8.2 Locate Physical Copies or Prints
Sometimes a 16 mm or 35 mm print might exist in a private collection, film lab, or with crew members. If someone has even fragments, they can be digitized.
8.3 Contact Rights Holders / Production Houses
If you can find out which company or individuals were behind Choodiyaan, reach out respectfully, expressing interest in archival release. Sometimes rights owners agree when fans show passion and clarity.
8.4 Collaborate with Film Archives / Restoration Entities
Nonprofits, national film bodies, or community archival projects might be willing to help digitize, restore, and publicly share the film in a legal manner.
8.5 Petition & Public Demand
Organize fan campaigns, petitions, social media movements, or write-ups (like this article) to raise awareness. If the demand is visible, it becomes harder to ignore.
8.6 Share What You Have (Legally)
If someone holds partial footage, behind-the-scenes, posters, scripts, audio tracks, or even stills, sharing those (if legally permissible) can build momentum — and may lead to discovering more.
9. Conclusion
Choodiyaan remains an enigma — a name murmured among Bollywood enthusiasts, a film that might or might not fully exist in viewable form, and a subject of fervent longing. The absence of a definitive record, combined with scattered hints like behind-the-scenes clips, keeps the mystery alive.
But more than mystery, Choodiyaan represents the much larger challenge of film preservation, especially in Indian cinema. Many films are lost, damaged, or locked away due to legal, financial, or technical constraints. For each Choodiyaan, there might be dozens of others we’ll never hear about.
Still, the voices asking “Upload it!” carry weight. They signify that cinema is not only about blockbusters and hits — it’s also about fragments, experiments, and forgotten dreams. If the right people (rights holders, archives, restoration labs) respond, Choodiyaan might one day emerge from obscurity and find its place in the public eye.
Would you like me to dig deeper (archives, possible leads) to see if any print or copy of Choodiyaan is traceable? I can try.


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