Khatta Meetha(1981)
Khatta Meetha is a 1978 Hindi-language comedy-drama film directed by Basu Chatterjee. The film stars Ashok Kumar, Pearl Padamsee, Rakesh Roshan, and Bindiya Goswami. The story follows Homi Mistry, a Parsi widower who marries Nargis Sethna, a widow with three children. Their seven children must learn to live together under one roof, leading to clashes and eventual bonding. The film is based on the Turkish film Bizim Aile (1975) and later inspired the 2010 Bollywood comedy Golmaal 3. Rajesh Roshan composed the music, with lyrics by Gulzar. The film was praised for its lighthearted yet realistic portrayal of blended family life. It was released in 1978 and remains a beloved classic of middle-class Indian cinema.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 21 May 1981
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 9m 0
Storyline
Homi Mistry is a widower with four sons who decides to marry again. He meets Nargis Sethna, a widow with three children. Their marriage forces seven children to live together. The children fight, argue, and struggle to accept their new family. Can love and patience help them become one family?
“Two families, one roof, endless laughter.”
Film Details
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Khatta Meetha
Cast reunions in this film: Rakesh Roshan & Bindiya Goswami (4 films together), Ashok Kumar & Rakesh Roshan (2 films together), and Ashok Kumar & Bindiya Goswami (2 films together).