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Badhaai Ho(2018)

7.7/10
Hindi125 mins

Badhaai Ho (2018) is a 125-minute Hindi film directed by Amit Sharma. With an audience rating of 7.7/10 and a hit verdict at the box office, Badhaai Ho stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2018.

Director:Amit Sharma
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Hotstar
OTT Release Date
19 October 2018
Theatrical Release
18 October 2018
Director
Amit Sharma
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 5m
GudVibe Rating
7.7/10

Storyline

A young man in his twenties is shocked and embarrassed when his middle-aged mother reveals she is pregnant. He struggles to deal with the unexpected news and the social awkwardness it brings to his family.

His mom's big news is his biggest surprise.

Film Details

7.7Rating
125Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date18 October 2018
Also Known AsBadhai Ho

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
familyloveidentity
Toneserious
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability4

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Badhaai Ho' is a common Hindi phrase used to congratulate someone, often for weddings or births.
  • The role of the mother was first offered to actress Neena Gupta, who accepted it immediately after reading the script.
  • The film was shot in just 45 days, which is a relatively short schedule for a mainstream Hindi movie.
  • It was a major box office success, earning over 25 times its production budget in India.
  • The story was partly inspired by a real-life incident from writer Akshat Ghildial's neighborhood.
  • Actor Gajraj Rao, who plays the father, had previously worked with director Amit Sharma on a TV commercial.
  • The film's success sparked discussions about older pregnancies and middle-aged romance in Indian society.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Badhaai Ho

Frequently Asked Questions