Love Khichdi(2009)
Love Khichdi is a 2009 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Srinivas Bhashyam. The cast includes Randeep Hooda, Rituparna Sengupta, Sadha, Divya Dutta, Sonali Kulkarni, and Riya Sen. The story follows Veer, a sous-chef in a Mumbai five-star hotel, who simultaneously dates seven women through lies and charm. His web of deception unravels when the women discover the truth. The film was released on 28 August 2009 and received mixed reviews for its lighthearted tone and ensemble cast.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 28 August 2009
- Director
- Srinivas Bhashyam
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Rating
- 3.9/10
Storyline
Veer is a sous-chef in Mumbai who loves women but hates commitment. He dates seven different women at the same time, lying to each one. When his lies are exposed, all the women leave him. Veer must face the consequences and decide if he can finally grow up.
“Love is a messy recipe.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Love Khichdi
Cast reunions in this film: Sanjay Mishra & Saurabh Shukla (7 films together), Riya Sen & Divya Dutta (2 films together), and Saurabh Shukla & Divya Dutta (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in just 21 days, an unusually short schedule for a Hindi feature film.
- Actor Rituparna Sengupta, who plays a key role, was a last-minute replacement for another actress.
- The title 'Love Khichdi' refers to the messy mix of romantic relationships in the story.
- Director Srinivas Bhashyam also wrote the dialogues, which have a conversational, Delhi-style tone.
- The movie had a very limited theatrical release and is now primarily known through TV and streaming.
- A subplot involves the lead character's obsession with opening a restaurant, which drives the plot.
- Some scenes were filmed in real Delhi restaurants to add authenticity to the food-themed story.