Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh(2005)
Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh is a 2005 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Chandan Arora. The film stars Rajpal Yadav, Rituparna Sengupta, and Kay Kay Menon in lead roles. Set in the city of Lucknow, the story follows Mithilesh Shukla, a short librarian who marries a tall, beautiful woman named Veena. His deep insecurity and jealousy about his appearance threaten to destroy their marriage. The film is noted for its realistic portrayal of middle-class life and its blend of humor and emotional drama. It received positive reviews from critics and audiences for its honest storytelling and strong performances. The film was produced by UTV Motion Pictures and released on October 7, 2005.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2005
- Director
- Chandan Arora
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Mithilesh Shukla, a short and ordinary librarian, marries the tall and stunning Veena. His happiness turns to fear as he becomes jealous of every man who looks at her. His insecurity drives him to desperate actions that push his wife away. Can he overcome his fears before he loses her forever?
“Love needs trust, not fear.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh
Cast reunions in this film: Naseeruddin Shah & Rajpal Yadav (4 films together), Naseeruddin Shah & Kay Kay Menon (2 films together), and Kay Kay Menon & Rajpal Yadav (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director, Chandan Arora, was previously an editor and worked on the cult classic 'Satya'.
- Actor Rajpal Yadav, who plays the lead, is actually quite short in real life, which matched his character's insecurity.
- The movie was shot in real locations in Lucknow and Mumbai to keep the setting authentic and simple.
- It was produced by Ram Gopal Varma's company, known for gritty films, making this a rare romantic comedy for them.
- The title is a playful nod to the common Hindi phrase used to describe a love triangle in gossip.
- Despite positive reviews, the film had a very limited theatrical release and found a bigger audience later on home video.
- The actress playing the tall wife, Rituparna Sengupta, is a celebrated star in Bengali cinema, not as well known in Hindi films at the time.