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Badhaai Ho Movie Review

बधाई हो

19 Oct 2018

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A 25-year-old man tries to suppress his embarrassment when his mother announces that she is pregnant.

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Badhaai Ho movie review: what critics say (13)

What critics say Critics are mostly positive with reservations: 8 of 13 rated critics gave it 3.5 or more. Praised: the pacing and the direction.

3.5of 5
Hindustan Times · Raja Sen Trusted

Badhaai Ho is, refreshingly and triumphantly, a film about the parents.

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2.5of 5
The Indian Express · Shubhra Gupta Trusted

Badhaai Ho is fashioned as a comedy of manners, as it goes about showing us nosey neighbours and nasty relatives and garish weddings in the very middle-class society that the Kaushiks inhabit.

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2.5of 5
India Today · Suhani Singh

Badhaai Ho, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Neena Gupta, is delightful in the first half but soon loses its fizz...

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3of 5
Mid-Day · Mayank Shekhar

Badhaai Ho, on late pregnancy, is just as funny, and as much fun even as the point of the picture might seem progressively belaboured

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3of 5
FridayMoviez · FridayMoviez Reviewer

This Dussehra, 'Badhaai Ho' seems a film to catch up with your family for sure.

3.5of 5
Pinkvilla · PinkVilla

...manages to ruffle many emotions in us while keeping it engaging and progressive. It is definitely a circus, ticket to which you don't want to miss out on.

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4of 5
Yahoo · Rummana Ahmed

'Badhaai Ho' is seasoned with a certain 'Delhiness' and is weaved together with lots of fun, laughter and a fine insight into traditional relationships in modern India. This one is a must watch.

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3.5of 5
DNA India · Meena Iyer

Amit Ravinderanath Sharma, who shot to fame with his Google ad a few moons ago and sank with his first Hindi film, Tevar (2015) is totally in command here.

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4of 5
Filmfare · Devesh Sharma

...watch Badhaai Ho for its unique take on the family film sub-genre, as also for some paisa vasool acting by the entire cast. Congratulations indeed to director Amit Ravindernath Sharma for making a hugely entertaining film.

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3.5of 5
Bollywood Hungama · Hungama

On the whole, BADHAAI HO is not a laugh riot but emerges as a complete family entertainer with emotions as its USP. The film leaves you with a smile and at the box office, it is at an advantage.

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4of 5
The Times of India · Rachit Gupta

‘Badhaai Ho’, much like its subject, puts a fantastic new spin on the usual.

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2.5of 5
Scroll · Nandini

The older generation proves to be wiser and more resilient in dealing with the facts of life (the one about using protection produces some good jokes).

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Zee ETC Bollywood Business · Komal Nahta

On the whole, Badhaai Ho is a super-hit! It is a big box-office fare in the small film space. In a way, it is, therefore, landmark cinema.

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National Film Awards: 66th National Film Awards: Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment · 66th National Film Awards: Best Supporting Actress

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Questions

Is Badhaai Ho worth watching?

Critics rate it good: 3.3 out of 5, with 10 of 13 critics recommending it.

When did Badhaai Ho release?

19 Oct 2018.

Who is in the cast of Badhaai Ho?

Ayushmann Khurrana, Neena Gupta, Gajraj Rao, Sanya Malhotra, Surekha Sikri, Sheeba Chaddha, Alka Kaushal, Alka Amin.

Who directs Badhaai Ho?

Amit Sharma.

What do critics say about Badhaai Ho?

13 critic reviews are on this page, with a Critic Score of 3.3 out of 5. Each one shows the critic, a short excerpt and a link to the full review.