Sharmaji Namkeen(2022)
Sharmaji Namkeen (2022) is a 119-minute Hindi film directed by Hitesh Bhatia. Starring Rishi Kapoor, Paresh Rawal and Juhi Chawla. With a well-received audience rating of 7.4/10 and a decent performance verdict at the box office.
Sharmaji Namkeen is streaming on Amazon Prime Video since 1 January 2023.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video
- OTT Release Date
- 1 January 2023
- Theatrical Release
- 31 March 2022
- Director
- Hitesh Bhatia
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- 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.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Sharmaji Namkeen
Cast reunions in this film: Paresh Rawal & Satish Kaushik (12 films together), Juhi Chawla & Rishi Kapoor (8 films together), Juhi Chawla & Paresh Rawal (5 films together), Paresh Rawal & Rishi Kapoor (3 films together), Rishi Kapoor & Satish Kaushik (3 films together), and Juhi Chawla & Sheeba Chaddha (2 films together).
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.