Sharmaji Namkeen

2022Movie1 h 59 min

75
GreatGoodWatch score

A wholesome, hopeful comedy movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

There is no age to coming of age

Late Rishi Kapoor in his swansong plays B. G. Sharma, a 58-year old middle-class widower living in West Delhi. After being laid off from the company he has worked for his entire life, Sharmaji struggles to deal with the beast called retirement. His struggle to stay relevant in front of his two sons finally ends when he rekindles his love for cooking through a kitty party. A bunch of merry women rekindle in Sharma, a passion for cooking and chutzpah in general, that help him find his true calling.

Feels like

  • Family Drama
  • Retirement
  • Middle Class
  • Comedy-Drama
  • Indian Cinema
  • Food
  • Heartwarming
  • Second Chance

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Directed by
Hitesh Bhatia

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Facts

March 31, 2022 · 1 h 59 min · Comedy, Drama

Released
March 31, 2022
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
Hindi
Made in
India
Available in
125 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Sharmaji Namkeen?"

Questions about Sharmaji Namkeen

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sharmaji Namkeen?

In the United States, Sharmaji Namkeen streams on Prime. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Sharmaji Namkeen worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 92%). Critics rate it higher (92 out of 100) than audiences (54).

Is Sharmaji Namkeen okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Sharmaji Namkeen make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Sharmaji Namkeen?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Sharmaji Namkeen in English?

Hindi

No, it was made in Hindi.