Film

Badhaai Ho

Name: Badhaai Ho
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Drama
Released: 2018
Cast: Ayushmann Khurrana, Neena Gupta, Gajraj Rao, Sanya Malhotra, Surekha Sikri

Cringe comedy
Light-hearted

A sharply observed comedy about a young man mortified when his middle-aged mother announces an unexpected pregnancy. It's a warm, funny film about family shame and acceptance that finds genuine heart in uncomfortable moments. For anyone who's ever cringed at their parents being human.

TMDb rating

3.7

Should you watch it?

Watch it if you enjoy warm, character-driven family comedy where the laughs come from awkward, affectionate household friction rather than gags, and you don't mind sincerity sneaking in under the teasing.

Skip it if you want a sleek, fast-moving comedy, since this one lingers on family conversations and small domestic embarrassments at a gentle, unhurried pace.

What it asks of you: Expect just over two hours, with a slow-building household setup, jokes arriving in a steady stream, and warmth that accrues beneath them.

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Badhaai Ho

Where to watch

Not streaming in United States that we can see.

Checked 18 October 2026.

Age rating

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Released: 2018
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Drama
Status: Released
Runtime: 125 min