What the Fish(2013)
'What the Fish' is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language comedy film directed by Gurmmeet Singh. The film stars Dimple Kapadia in the lead role, with supporting performances from Manu Rishi, Manjot Singh, and a cameo by boxer Vijender Singh. The story follows Sudha, a grumpy woman who leaves her house in the care of her nephew Sumit while she goes on holiday. Sumit's decision to throw a party leads to a series of chaotic events involving thieves, a fake police officer, and a national boxing champion. The film is noted for its fast-paced, situational comedy and its depiction of middle-class Delhi life. It was produced by Viacom 18 Motion Pictures and released in theaters on December 20, 2013.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 13 December 2013
- Director
- Gurmmet Singh
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Rating
- 4.7/10
Storyline
A grumpy woman named Sudha leaves her house and her beloved pet fish in the care of her teenage nephew Sumit. Sumit ignores his duties and throws a wild party. The party attracts thieves and strangers who destroy the house. Sudha returns to find chaos and must decide whether to forgive or punish.
“One fish. One plant. Total chaos.”
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Trivia
- The film's title is a play on the Hindi slang phrase 'What the f***', but made family-friendly.
- It was produced by actor Anupam Kher's production company, which often backed slice-of-life comedies.
- The movie was shot primarily in a real residential neighborhood in Delhi's Vasant Kunj area.
- Actress Dimple Kapadia, who plays the lead, was in her late 50s during filming, not 67 as her character.
- The plot revolves around a missing fish, but the fish tank shown is a digital effect in several scenes.
- Director Gurmmeet Singh primarily worked in television; this was one of his few feature film projects.
- Despite its comedic premise, the film includes themes of family neglect and urban isolation.