Badhaai Ho(2018)
Hindi125 mins
A 25-year-old man tries to suppress his embarrassment when his mother announces that she is pregnant.
Director:Amit Sharma
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Hotstar, VI movies and tv
- OTT Release Date
- 19 October 2018
- Theatrical Release
- 18 October 2018
- Director
- Amit Sharma
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- 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
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
familyloveidentity
Toneserious
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability4
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Badhaai Ho
Cast reunions in this film: Ayushmann Khurrana & Sheeba Chaddha (2 films together), Sheeba Chaddha & Amit Sharma (2 films together), and Sheeba Chaddha & Sanya Malhotra (2 films together).
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.