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Hindi Medium

  • 20172017
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  • 2h 12m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
29K
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Irrfan Khan and Saba Qamar in Hindi Medium (2017)
Trailer of Dinesh Vijan and Bhushan Kumar's upcoming Bollywood film Hindi Medium, Directed by Saket Chaudhary. Produced by Dinesh Vijan, Bhushan Kumar, and Krishan Kumar. Starring Irrfan Khan, Saba Qamar and Deepak Dobriyal ,Vijay Kumar Dogra & Jaspal Sharma
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A couple from Chandni Chowk aspire to give their daughter the best education and thus be a part of and accepted by the elite of Delhi.A couple from Chandni Chowk aspire to give their daughter the best education and thus be a part of and accepted by the elite of Delhi.A couple from Chandni Chowk aspire to give their daughter the best education and thus be a part of and accepted by the elite of Delhi.
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
29K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
11,708
11,686
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    • Director
      • Saket Chaudhary
    • Writers
      • Sonu Sinha(cowriter)
      • Saket Chaudhary
      • Amitosh Nagpal(dialogue by)
    • Stars
      • Irrfan Khan
      • Saba Qamar
      • Dishita Sehgal
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Saket Chaudhary
    • Writers
      • Sonu Sinha(cowriter)
      • Saket Chaudhary
      • Amitosh Nagpal(dialogue by)
    • Stars
      • Irrfan Khan
      • Saba Qamar
      • Dishita Sehgal
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 109User reviews
    • 23Critic reviews
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 16 nominations

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    Top cast

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    Irrfan Khan
    Irrfan Khan
    • Raj Batra
    Saba Qamar
    Saba Qamar
    • Mita Batra
    Dishita Sehgal
    • Pia Batra
    Deepak Dobriyal
    Deepak Dobriyal
    • Shyam Prakash
    Swati Das
    • Tulsi - Shyam's Wife
    Amrita Singh
    Amrita Singh
    • Principal Lodha
    Sumit Gulati
    • Chhotu
    Angshuman Nandi
    • Mohan - Shyam's Son
    Neha Dhupia
    Neha Dhupia
    • Aarti Suri
    Tillotama Shome
    Tillotama Shome
    • Admission Consultant
    Rajiv Gupta
    Rajiv Gupta
    • Masterji - Raj's Father
    Rajesh Sharma
    Rajesh Sharma
    • MLA
    Sanjana Sanghi
    Sanjana Sanghi
    • Young Meeta
    Delzad Hiwale
    • Young Raj
    Kiran Khoje
    Kiran Khoje
    • Sushila - Raj's Maid
    Neelu Kohli
    Neelu Kohli
    • Mita's Mother
    Anurag Arora
    • Hindi Teacher…
    S.K. Batra
    • Government School Principal
    • Director
      • Saket Chaudhary
    • Writers
      • Sonu Sinha(cowriter)
      • Saket Chaudhary
      • Amitosh Nagpal(dialogue by)
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    • Trivia
      Saba Qamar's debut Bollywood film.
    • Quotes

      Raj Batra: My life is Hindi but my wife is English.

    • Connections
      Followed by Angrezi Medium (2020)
    • Soundtracks
      Ek Jindari
      Written by Kumaar

      Performed by Tanishka Sanghvi

    User reviews109

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Hindi Medium- A Subject In Which We Should Score An A+
    First Published On- https://myunwantedreviews.wordpress.com/2017/05/22/hindi-medium-a- subject-in-which-we-should-score-an-a/

    My mother is a government school teacher. Once in a while, I drop her to her school. The other day I asked her, why do you think the number of kids going to government schools is constantly on a decline? Is the quality of education in government schools so bad? She said, it's not about dropping of education level, but about the parents' wish to send their kids to government schools, or any Hindi Medium school for that matter. They believe that government schools are not capable enough to prepare their kids for the real world.

    Hindi Medium runs around same premises but it's not limited to that. It is a satire presented in most comic and simplest way possible. This is not just about a couple's struggle to get their child admitted to the school, but about the complete series of events, good or bad, they have to go through. Rampant corruption they have to face and voluntarily or involuntarily become a part of it.

    This movie is about our obsession with the English language. Because talking in English in India does not just signifies the knowledge of a different language but, unfortunately, also a division of class from the mass. Hindi Medium is a social commentary on the elitist mentality of our society, where we evolved from the caste divide but get into the trap of class divide. A class where having money is not enough, where speaking Hindi is looked down upon, and where kitty parties are held on the basis of your kid's school.

    The first half of the movie is kind of a situational comedy and considerably more interesting than the second one which feels like drowning in its own goodness. But it has the entry of immensely talented Deepak Dobriyal, who is sharing the screen with Irrfan after fourteen years since Maqbool. His portrayal of 'Shuddh Garib' Shyam is mind blowing. His effortless display of comedy, emotions, and pain in a shorter screen time makes him an excellent actor.

    Irrfan Khan. Is there anything this man can't do? He is undoubtedly one of the most versatile actors present in Indian Cinema. His comic timing, dialogue delivery, screen presence, everything is a class apart. He puts his heart and soul into the character of Raj Batra, a responsible father, and a good husband.

    Saba Qamar as Mita has done a really good job. Her portrayal of the character was very controlled. She has to look rich, feel rich, and act rich but at the same time doesn't have to look arrogant. She maintained an aura of a down to earth rich Vasant Vihar lady who is constantly trying to adjust in her new 'posh' locality.

    There is one more acting credit which deserves to be given is of Tillotama Shome, who, by her brilliant acting make her powerful presence felt. She put life in a character which Indian audience generally fails to notice otherwise.

    I would not say the movie has a brilliant screenplay but it definitely has some genuinely funny dialogues, which assure some hearty laughs in regular intervals. Even small characters have been given enough chance to make the audience laugh. Music composed by Sachin-Jigar is good, so is the background score by Amar Mohile. As for Saket Chaudhary, this one is his best movie after his previous two 'side effects' and is the one he will be remembered for in a long time.

    So if not for direction, screenplay or music, this movie is a must watch for its superb performances by the lead as well as the supporting cast.

    Hindi Medium is a garland woven with uneven beads but it looks and feels beautiful. It is an attempt, not so hard hitting though, but every bit worthy of praise for its genuine and simple nature. It is deserved to be watched by one and all.

    At the end of it, the movie seems too good to be true, and a little too preachy at the end. But it talks about a subject in which we all need to score an A+.
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    • Release date
      • May 19, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • Hindi
    • Also known as
      • 人生起跑線
    • Production company
      • Maddock Films
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $41,635,636
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 12 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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