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Mere Husband Ki Biwi struggles to engage, unfolding as a predictable mix of overused tropes and lackluster scenes. Despite a promising cast, the film fails to deliver depth or originality, making it a forgettable watch.Mere Husband Ki Biwi Movie A Dated Bollywood Cocktail of Clichés, One-Liners, and Missed Opportunities
Mere Husband Ki Biwi is the kind of film that reminds you why Bollywood struggles to keep up with evolving audience expectations. Despite boasting a star-studded cast featuring Arjun Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar, and Rakul Preet Singh, the film falls into the same trap that has plagued countless Hindi movies before it—relying on tired tropes, an overstuffed supporting cast, and a screenplay that lacks novelty or depth.
Directed by Mudassar Aziz, who previously helmed Khel Khel Mein—a remake that at least had a few watchable moments—this time, the filmmaker attempts an original story. However, across its bloated two-and-a-half-hour runtime, the film offers little beyond a series of flat scenes and predictable storytelling.
A Wasted Opportunity with a Game Cast
What makes this misfire even more disappointing is that the lead actors seem to be making a genuine effort. Bhumi Pednekar, playing Prabhleen Dhillon, and Rakul Preet Singh, as Antara Khanna, have strong screen presence and bring some energy to their characters. Their on-screen rivalry keeps the film mildly engaging, and surprisingly, even Arjun Kapoor, as the hapless Ankur Chaddha stuck between two women, delivers a performance that isn’t half bad. If only they had a stronger script to work with.
But instead of building a compelling narrative around these characters, Mere Husband Ki Biwi follows the outdated Bollywood formula of stuffing the screen with a host of side characters, hoping their punchlines will carry the film. Comedian Harsh Gujral, playing the hero’s best friend, delivers a few decent laughs, but even his character is reduced to a caricature—nicknamed Lajpat Nagar ka langoor because, well, the film is set in Delhi. Shakti Kapoor makes an appearance, bringing his signature Aaaooo catchphrase as his only contribution. And then, as if we weren’t already dealing with enough clichés, the plot throws in a bump-on-the-head-induced amnesia subplot.
Bollywood’s Stubborn Refusal to Evolve
Despite witnessing multiple big-star failures and empty theatres in recent years, Bollywood continues to churn out films that seem stuck in the ’80s and ’90s playbook. Mere Husband Ki Biwi is a textbook example of this refusal to evolve. The audience today is more discerning than ever, yet many filmmakers appear oblivious, assuming that a catchy title and a few known faces are enough to fill seats.
It’s only in the final few minutes that the film attempts to justify its title. But by that point, who’s still watching? Unless you’re a long-suffering film critic, sitting through this outdated mess feels like a chore. In an industry desperately in need of reinvention, Mere Husband Ki Biwi is yet another reminder of everything that Bollywood should be moving away from.4o
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