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Mubarakan(2017)

6.2/10
Hindi156 mins

Mubarakan is a 2017 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Anees Bazmee. The film stars Anil Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor in dual roles. Arjun Kapoor plays twin brothers Karan and Charan. The story follows their uncle Kartar Singh as he tries to get them married. The film is set in London and Punjab. It features a large ensemble cast including Ileana D'Cruz, Athiya Shetty, and Neha Sharma. The music was composed by Rishi Rich. The film was produced by Murad Khetani and Ashwin Varde under Cine1 Studios. It was released on July 28, 2017. The film received mixed reviews but was praised for Anil Kapoor's performance.

Director:Anees Bazmee
Filmed In:Surrey, England, UK; Punjab, India
Mood:
funnyupliftingemotional

Mubarakan is streaming on SonyLIV and Netflix.

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
SonyLIV, Netflix
Theatrical Release
28 July 2017
Director
Anees Bazmee
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 36m
Rating
6.2/10

Storyline

Karan and Charan are twin brothers raised apart. Karan is a flashy Londoner. Charan is a simple Punjabi boy. Both are in love with different girls. But their families fix their weddings with the wrong partners. Their uncle Kartar Singh tries to fix the mess. Chaos and laughter follow.

Double the twins, double the fun.

Film Details

6.2Rating
156Minutes
HindiLanguage
PG-13Certificate
Release Date28 July 2017
Also Known AsMubarakan · 무바라칸
Filmed InSurrey, England, UK; Punjab, India

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyupliftingemotional
Themes
familyidentitylovefriendship
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor5
Rewatchability4

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Mubarakan

Cast reunions in this film: Anil Kapoor & Anees Bazmee (9 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Mubarakan' is a Punjabi word meaning 'blessed' or 'congratulations', reflecting the wedding theme.
  • Anil Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor play uncle and nephew on screen but are real-life uncle and nephew.
  • Director Anees Bazmee said the script was inspired by the confusion in his own large joint family.
  • The song 'Hawa Hawa' is a remake of a popular 1987 Pakistani pop song by Hassan Jahangir.
  • This was actress Neha Sharma's first Hindi film after a four-year gap from her previous Bollywood release.
  • Parts of the film were shot at the historic Alila Fort Bishangarh in Rajasthan for wedding scenes.
  • Despite mixed reviews, it performed well at the box office, especially in North Indian markets.

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