Meri Biwi Ki Shaadi(1979)
Meri Biwi Ki Shaadi (1979) is a Hindi film directed by Rajat Rakshit. Starring Jankidas Mehra, Ashok Saraf and C.S. Dubey. With a rating of 5.5/10 reflecting mixed audience reception from 1979.
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1979
- Director
- Rajat Rakshit
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A man with health worries checks into a hospital. Believing he is dying, he secretly tries to find a new husband for his wife. His wife misunderstands his actions, thinking he is having an affair, and kicks him out.
“A dying man's last wish sparks a hilarious misunderstanding.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Meri Biwi Ki Shaadi
Cast reunions in this film: Ranjeeta Kaur & Birbal (2 films together), and Amol Palekar & Nilu Phule (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title translates to 'My Wife's Wedding,' which hints at the unusual plot.
- It was one of the few films directed by Rajat Rakshit, who primarily worked as an assistant director.
- Actor Utpal Dutt, known for his comedic roles, played the hypochondriac lead character Bhagwant.
- The story is based on a common misunderstanding, a classic trope in Hindi cinema of the 1970s.
- The film's music was composed by Sonik–Omi, a duo less famous than other music directors of the era.
- It was released during a busy year for Hindi cinema, competing with many bigger-budget movies.
- The plot resembles elements of the 1975 Hollywood film 'The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing,' though adapted as a comedy.