The Great Indian Family(2023)
The film is set in the fictional town of Balrampur where Vedvyas Tripathi better known as Bhajan Kumar lives with his family headed by his father Pandit Siyaram Tripathi. Bhajan Kumar’s life with his family was going well till a question on his identity arises that throws the city in a flurry of rumour and apprehension. Will he survive or fall prey to this onslaught?
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 22 September 2023
- Director
- Vijay Krishna Acharya
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Rating
- 5.7/10
Storyline
Bhajan Kumar lives happily with his family in a small town. His life is turned upside down when a sudden question about his true identity sparks widespread rumors and fear. He must now face this challenge to see if his family and community can withstand the crisis.
“When family is questioned, who do you become?”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for The Great Indian Family
Cast reunions in this film: Vijay Krishna Acharya & Aditya Chopra (4 films together), Manoj Pahwa & Yashpal Sharma (3 films together), Manoj Pahwa & Kumud Mishra (2 films together), and Yashpal Sharma & Aditya Chopra (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director Vijay Krishna Acharya is better known for writing and directing big action films like Dhoom 3 and Thugs of Hindostan.
- Actor Vicky Kaushal, who plays Bhajan Kumar, learned to play the harmonium for his role as a devotional singer.
- The fictional town of Balrampur was primarily filmed in real locations in Uttar Pradesh, including Lucknow and Ayodhya.
- The movie's title was changed from its original working name, which was reportedly 'Bhajan Kumar'.
- The film's soundtrack features a devotional song that became popular on social media reels before the movie's release.
- It was one of the few major Hindi comedies in 2023 to directly address themes of religious identity and harmony.
- The ensemble cast includes veteran actors like Manoj Pahwa and Kumud Mishra, known for their work in social dramas.