Skip to content
W

Welcome(2007)

6.8/10
Hindi150 mins

Welcome (2007) is a 150-minute Hindi film directed by Anees Bazmee. Starring Vijay Raaz, Sherveer Vakil and Supriya Karnik. With an audience rating of 6.8/10, Welcome stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2007.

Director:Anees Bazmee
Mood:
funnyupliftingemotional
Where to watch:
OTT availability not confirmed yet. Check Netflix · Prime Video · Hotstar · ZEE5

Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 2007
Director
Anees Bazmee
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 30m
GudVibe Rating
6.8/10

Storyline

Two gangsters meet a nice young man from a good family and decide he should marry their sister. When the man's uncle says no to the marriage, it leads to a lot of funny trouble and mix-ups.

Two gangsters. One groom. A wedding he can't refuse.

Film Details

6.8Rating
150Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date1 January 2007
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsWelcome (Hindi) · Welcome · वेलकम

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyupliftingemotional
Themes
familylovefriendshipidentity
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion3
Humor5
Rewatchability4

Reviews & Ratings

Your Rating
6.8/10Rating

Please Register/ Login to rate the movie Welcome

Cast & Crew

Photos Gallery

No Photos Found

Videos Gallery

No Videos Found

Trivia

  • The film was originally offered to director Priyadarshan, who suggested Anees Bazmee's name instead.
  • Actor Nana Patekar improvised many of his humorous lines, especially during the 'Uday bhai' scenes.
  • The iconic 'Ganpati' song was shot in just two days despite its large-scale set and dancer crowd.
  • It was one of the few comedies where both Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif appeared but did not share a romantic plot.
  • The film's climax scene at the wedding was partly inspired by a real-life awkward family event described by the writer.
  • Mallika Sherawat was initially considered for the female lead before the role went to Katrina Kaif.
  • The movie's title 'Welcome' was chosen to reflect the theme of unexpected guests causing chaos in a family.

Notable Collaborations

Frequently Asked Questions