
Sharmaji Namkeen(2022)
Hindi119 mins
Sharmaji Namkeen (2022) is a 119-minute Hindi film directed by Hitesh Bhatia. Starring Rishi Kapoor, Paresh Rawal and Juhi Chawla. With an audience rating of 7.4/10 and a decent performance verdict at the box office, Sharmaji Namkeen stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2022.
Director:Hitesh Bhatia
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
Where to watch:
YOYouTube Moviesfrom 1 Jan 2023
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube Movies
- OTT Release Date
- 1 January 2023
- Theatrical Release
- 31 March 2022
- Director
- Hitesh Bhatia
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.4/10
Storyline
Sharmaji is a middle-aged widower who feels lost after retiring from his lifelong job. He starts cooking for a lively women's kitty party, which reignites his passion. This new hobby helps him find joy and purpose again.
“Retirement's over. His kitchen's open.”
Film Details
7.4Rating
119Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date31 March 2022
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known Asชาร์มาจิ นัมคีน
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
familyidentityfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability4
Reviews & Ratings
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Trivia
- This was Rishi Kapoor's final film; he passed away before completing it, so Paresh Rawal stepped in to finish the role.
- The film was originally planned for a theatrical release but premiered directly on Amazon Prime Video in 2022.
- Director Hitesh Bhatia made his feature film debut with this movie after working on TV shows like 'The Office' adaptation.
- The kitty party scenes were inspired by real-life Delhi social gatherings known for their lively, gossipy atmosphere.
- To maintain continuity between the two actors playing Sharma, the crew used matching costumes and careful editing techniques.
- The film's title 'Namkeen' refers to savory snacks, hinting at Sharma's culinary skills and the spicy humor in the story.
- It marked a rare instance in Hindi cinema where two major actors portrayed the same character in one film due to unforeseen circumstances.






