Badhaai Do - Critics reviews

Badhaai Do

Produced byVineet Jain
Release date11 February 2022
Running time152 minutes
Hindustan Times praises the mature, sensitive treatment and excellent performances, but says the stretched narrative and cautious ending prevent the film from being braver.
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5/10
Koimoi praises Rajkummar and Bhumi’s performances and the film’s intentions, but faults flat humour, formulaic execution and underwritten queer partners.
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5/10
BollywoodLife commends the sensitive handling, emotional moments and lead performances, but says the lengthy narrative repeatedly loses focus and momentum.
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5/10
Bollywood Hungama appreciates the sensitive subject and fine performances, but criticizes the poor writing, excessive length and limited mainstream appeal.
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5/10
Filmibeat praises the progressive concept, sensitive gaze and convincing performances, but says clumsy writing, dull portions and loose editing weaken its impact.
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8/10
The Times of India applauds the sensitive, nonjudgmental treatment, realistic relationships and excellent ensemble, while noting that the first half needed tighter editing.
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5/10
India Today praises Rajkummar, Bhumi and Gulshan Devaiah, but finds the humour uncomfortable and the well intentioned message insufficiently moving or transformative.
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5/10
The Indian Express appreciates the brave subject and lead performances, but says heavy handed humour and familiar family chaos bury the film’s crucial emotional core.
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7/10
NDTV praises the grounded, witty and inclusive storytelling, along with extraordinarily effective performances from Rajkummar Rao, Bhumi Pednekar and the supporting cast.
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