Mere Dad Ki Maruti(2013)
'Mere Dad Ki Maruti' is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language comedy film directed by Ashima Chibber. The lead cast includes Saqib Saleem, Ram Kapoor, and Prabal Panjabi. Set in Chandigarh, the story follows a college student who loses his father's new car, meant as a wedding gift for his sister. The film is a lighthearted family entertainer with a focus on generational conflict and youthful recklessness. It received positive reviews for its fresh performances and tight runtime of 90 minutes. The movie was released on 15 March 2013 in theaters across India.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 15 March 2013
- Director
- Ashima Chibber
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Rating
- 5.8/10
Storyline
A college playboy steals his father's brand new Maruti Ertiga to impress a girl. After a night of partying, he loses the car. Now he must find it before his sister's wedding, without his strict father finding out.
“One car. One wedding. Total chaos.”
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Trivia
- The film's title is a playful nod to the iconic Maruti 800, a car that became a symbol of middle-class aspiration in India.
- Director Ashima Chibber made her feature film debut with this movie after working extensively in television.
- Actor Ram Kapoor, who plays the strict father, was a last-minute replacement for another actor who dropped out.
- Much of the film was shot on location in Chandigarh, capturing the city's famous roundabouts and the Gehri Route for authenticity.
- The comedy uses the lost car as a metaphor for the protagonist's journey from irresponsible youth to taking responsibility.
- The film's soundtrack featured the song 'Chandigarh Ki Night', which became popular in the region for its local references.
- Despite being a comedy, the movie subtly highlights the generation gap and father-son dynamics in a typical Punjabi family.