Hindi Medium(2017)
Hindi133 mins
Hindi Medium (2017) is a 133-minute Hindi film directed by Saket Chaudhary. With an audience rating of 7.7/10, Hindi Medium stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2017.
Director:Saket Chaudhary
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 19 May 2017
- Director
- Saket Chaudhary
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.7/10
Storyline
A wealthy couple in Delhi wants their daughter to attend a top English-language school. However, they face prejudice because they primarily speak Hindi. The story follows their struggle to fit into a snobbish and elitist system.
“A family's desperate quest for the perfect school.”
Film Details
7.7Rating
133Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date19 May 2017
Also Known As可怜天下父母心 · Hindi Medium · ทะยานฝันสู่วันสำเร็จ
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
familyidentitycorruptionjustice
Tonesatirical
Pacingmoderate
Complexitylight
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability3
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Hindi Medium' was almost changed to 'English Medium' to appeal to a wider audience, but the original was kept.
- Irrfan Khan, who played Raj, was not the first choice; the role was initially offered to another actor who declined.
- A real Delhi school principal played a cameo as a principal in the film, adding authenticity to the school admission scenes.
- The film was shot extensively in Delhi's Chandni Chowk and Vasant Vihar to capture the contrast between the neighborhoods.
- It was a surprise box office hit, earning over 20 times its production budget and sparking a sequel, 'Angrezi Medium'.
- The director researched by visiting schools and talking to parents struggling with admissions, basing scenes on real stories.
- Saba Qamar, who played Mita, is a famous Pakistani actress; this was her debut in a leading Bollywood role.