Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa(2001)
Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa is a 2001 Indian Hindi-language comedy film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The cast includes Govinda, Juhi Chawla, Tabu, Chandrachur Singh, and Johnny Lever. The story follows three middle-class couples in a crowded neighborhood. The husbands forbid their wives from working, but financial struggles force the wives to take jobs in secret. When the husbands discover this, they throw the wives out, leading to chaos and a crisis involving a sick child. The film is a remake of the Tamil film Viralukketha Veekkam. It received mixed reviews from critics, who noted its uneven tone between comedy and social message. The music was composed by Himesh Reshammiya. The film was an above-average grosser at the Indian box office.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2001
- Director
- K. Raghavendra Rao
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- Rating
- 5.0/10
Storyline
Three proud husbands refuse to let their wives work, even as their families struggle with money. The wives secretly get jobs. When the husbands find out, they kick them out. Now the men must handle the house and kids alone, and a child's illness forces everyone to rethink their choices.
“Income is small, expenses are huge.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa
Cast reunions in this film: Juhi Chawla & Govinda (7 films together), Tabu & Govinda (3 films together), and Juhi Chawla & Johnny Lever (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title is a playful Hindi phrase meaning 'Income 50 paise, Expense 1 rupee', highlighting its theme of financial struggle.
- It was a rare 2000s Hindi film directed by veteran Telugu filmmaker K. Raghavendra Rao, known for his masala entertainers.
- Actor Govinda was initially considered for a lead role, but the final cast featured actors like Juhi Chawla and Chandrachur Singh.
- The movie underperformed at the box office, failing to connect with audiences despite its relatable household budget theme.
- A subplot involves the husbands hiring a dancing girl to handle chores, a comedic twist referencing old Bollywood cabaret tropes.
- The soundtrack included the song 'Chori Chori Gori Se', a typical Bollywood dance number of the era composed by Anand Raj Anand.
- The film's setting in a single housing colony was a common device in comedies of the time to bring multiple storylines together.