Biwi-O-Biwi: The Fun-Film(1981)
Biwi-O-Biwi is a 1981 Hindi romantic comedy film produced by Raj Kapoor and directed by Rahul Rawail. The film stars Randhir Kapoor, Poonam Dhillon, and Sanjeev Kumar in a double role. The story follows Chandermohan, a Mangalik singer who struggles to find a bride due to his horoscope. He falls in love with Asha, the daughter of a strict retired army colonel. To win her father's approval, he pretends to be an army captain. A look-alike crook adds to the chaos. The film is a light-hearted entertainer with slapstick comedy and a happy ending. It was released on May 29, 1981, and is available on streaming platforms.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, ZEE5, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1981
- Director
- Randhir Kapoor
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 36m
- Rating
- 5.8/10
Storyline
A young singer named Chandermohan is desperate to get married but his horoscope makes him a Mangalik. He falls in love with Asha, whose father is a retired army colonel who hates civilians. To win her hand, Chandermohan pretends to be an army captain. But a look-alike crook and the colonel's own love story create chaos.
“Love, lies, and a double role!”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Biwi-O-Biwi: The Fun-Film
Cast reunions in this film: Randhir Kapoor & Poonam Dhillon (2 films together), and Poonam Dhillon & Sanjeev Kumar (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Biwi O Biwi' translates to 'Wife, Oh Wife' in English, referencing its comedic take on marital confusion.
- This was one of the earliest films directed by Rahul Rawail, who later directed the iconic 'Betaab' and 'Arjun'.
- Actor Sanjeev Kumar, known for serious roles, played a comedic lead here as a singer pretending to be an army officer.
- The movie's plot of impersonating an army officer was a popular comedic trope in Hindi cinema during that era.
- Music director R.D. Burman composed the songs, with the track 'Mere Dil Ne Tadap Ke' becoming a notable melody.
- The film released the same year as the massive hit 'Ek Duuje Ke Liye', facing tough competition at the box office.
- Actress Moushumi Chatterjee, who played the female lead, was a well-established star in both Bengali and Hindi cinema by this time.