Gudgudee(1997)
Gudgudee is a 1997 Indian Hindi-language comedy film directed by Basu Chatterjee and produced by Mahesh Bhatt. The cast includes Anupam Kher, Pratibha Sinha, Jugal Hansraj, and Deb Mukherjee, with a special appearance by Shah Rukh Khan. The story follows a married man who pursues a young actress, unaware that she and her boyfriend are plotting to trick him for financial gain. Set in Mumbai, the film explores themes of mid-life crisis, deception, and marital loyalty. It is a lighthearted family comedy with a moral lesson. The film was released in 1997 and is available on streaming platforms.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, Netflix, Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1997
- Director
- Basu Chatterjee
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 4.7/10
Storyline
A bored married man named Ajay falls for a beautiful young actress. He thinks she loves him, but she and her boyfriend are only after his money. Ajay must choose between his fantasy and his real family.
“A ticklish tale of love and lies.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Gudgudee
Cast reunions in this film: Anupam Kher & Satish Kaushik (23 films together), Anupam Kher & Bappi Lahiri (6 films together), Mushtaq Khan & Satish Kaushik (4 films together), Anupam Kher & Jugal Hansraj (3 films together), and Anupam Kher & Mushtaq Khan (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Gudgudee' is a Hindi word meaning 'tickle', hinting at the light, playful tone of the romance.
- It was one of the few films directed by Basu Chatterjee in the 1990s, a period when his classic middle-of-the-road style was less common.
- The movie features veteran actor Anupam Kher in a supporting role, playing a character named Natwarlal.
- Music director Bappi Lahiri, known for disco hits, composed the film's soundtrack, which included a song by Kumar Sanu and Alka Yagnik.
- The plot revolves around the film industry, with the female lead portrayed as an aspiring actress, a common theme in movies of that era.
- Despite its star cast, the film had a very limited theatrical release and is not widely remembered today.
- The story is set against the backdrop of a wedding in Mumbai, a classic setup for romantic entanglements in Hindi cinema.