Khichdi: The Movie - Hindi Film 2010

Khichdi: The Movie is an Indian Hindi-language (Bollywood) Comedy Drama film released in cinemas on October 1, 2010.

The movie takes inspiration from the STAR India TV show series Khichdi. This series had three seasons, Khichdi, Instant Khichdi, and Khichdi Returns.

The movie holds the distinction of being the very first in Hindi cinema to be adapted from a TV series.

The 2023 Hindi film Khichdi 2: Mission Paanthukistan is the sequel to the 2010 film Khichdi: The Movie.

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) issued a U rating to the Hindi-language film Khichdi: The Movie, vide certificate No. CIL-1-134-2010-MUM dated September 23, 2010. The runtime of the film is 120 Minutes.

Cast and Crew

Cast

Babuji (Anang Desai), Kirti Kulhari, Praful (Rajeev Mehta), Hansa (Supriya Pathak), Himanshu (Jamnadas Majethia), and Jayshree (Nimisha Vakharia) play pivotal roles in the film Khichdi: The Movie.

Crew

1. Aatish Kapadia - Director
2. Jamnadas Majethia - Producer
3. Raju Singh - Music Director
4. Sanjay Jadhav - Cinematographer
5. Hemal Kothari - Film Editor

Budget and Box Office

The tentative budget of Khichdi: The Movie was Rs. 4.5 Crore. The film did well commercially and earned approximately Rs. 8.17 Crore at the Box Office.

Movie Plot

Khichdi is a South Asian food made by mixing rice and lentils. The movie "Khichdi" tells the story of a similar mix-up, where the quirky Parekh family finds themselves in a funny and confusing situation.

The Parkh family consists of the elder Babuji (Anang Desai), his eldest son Praful (Rajeev Mehta), Praful's wife Hansa (Supriya Pathak), Hansa's brother Himanshu (Jamnadas Majethia), Praful's younger brother's widowed wife Jayshree (Nimisha Vakharia), Hansa and Praful's daughter Chakki, and Jayshree's son Jacky.

The family is so wacky that when the God of knowledge (Satish Shah) comes to visit the Parekh family, they drive him crazy and make him want to return to heaven.

A Father's Last Wish

The Parekh family receives news about Hansa and Himanshu's father's (Arvind Vaidya) critical condition.

With his final moments approaching, he expresses a last wish - to fulfill Himanshu's dream. Himanshu opens up about his aspiration for a legendary marriage.

Despite numerous rejections, Himanshu eventually falls for Parminder Kaur (Kirti Kulhari), their neighbor's daughter. The two become engaged, paving the way for a new chapter.

A Hurdle on the Wedding Day

On the anticipated wedding day, Himanshu realizes that his marriage lacks the thrill and adventure he longed for. Fueled by this epiphany, the Parekh family intervenes, putting the wedding on hold.

They attempt to sow discord between Parminder and Himanshu, hoping for a breakup that can eventually lead to a remarkable reunion.

An Unforeseen Twist

In a surprising turn of events, the crazy Parekhs devise a plan to rob the house of Parminder's close friend, Chakku Singh.

However, upon arriving, they stumble upon a grim discovery - Chakku has been murdered. The police apprehend Himanshu, pegging him as the prime suspect in the case.

This unexpected twist leads to Parminder's brother calling off the marriage.

Facing Adversity in Court

As the legal proceedings unfold, hilarious truth unfolds. On the other hand, Parminder's marriage is fixed with someone else.

A Race Against Time

With time running out, the eccentric Parekh family needs to get Himanshu out of jail while preventing Parminder's upcoming wedding.

Can they achieve these goals and fulfill Himanshu's late father's dream? The film "Khichdi: The Movie" answers all these questions funnily and amusingly.