Aachari Baa
| Aachari Baa | |
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 Promotional release poster | |
| Directed by | Hardik Gajjar |
| Written by | Shreyes Anil Lowlekar |
| Produced by | Jyoti Deshpande Parth Gajjar Poonam Shroff |
| Starring | Neena Gupta Kabir Bedi Vatsal Sheth |
| Cinematography | Hrishikesh Gandhi |
| Edited by | Kanu Prajapati |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | JioHotstar |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Aachari Baa is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language family drama film directed by Hardik Gajjar and produced by Jio Studios in association with Hardik Gajjar Films and Backbencher Pictures.[1] The film stars Neena Gupta, Kabir Bedi, and Vatsal Sheth, and it premiered on the streaming platform JioHotstar on 14 March 2025.[2]
Plot summary
[edit]Jaishnavi (Neena Gupta) is a 65-year-old widow who earns a living making homemade pickles in a small town in Gujarat. After many years of estrangement, her son Ketan (Vatsal Sheth), who lives in Mumbai, invites her to stay at his home. Upon arriving, she discovers that her son and his family are leaving for a vacation in Darjeeling, leaving her to care for their pet dog, Jenny.
Initially overwhelmed by the responsibility and city life, Jaishnavi gradually bonds with Jenny and the residents of the apartment complex. An incident occurs when she accidentally feeds Jenny pickles and chocolate, causing the dog to fall ill. Brijesh Malhotra (Kabir Bedi), the society secretary, helps her find a veterinarian. The apartment residents discover her culinary talent and rally around her, forming new bonds and offering her a sense of purpose. When her family returns, Jaishnavi has formed a deeper connection with the community and rediscovered her confidence.
Cast and characters
[edit]- Neena Gupta as Jaishnavi (Jaishnaviben Anopchand Vagadia)
- Kabir Bedi as Brijesh Malhotra
- Vatsal Sheth as Ketan
- Vandana Pathak as Sharda
- Manasi Rachh as Manorama
- Apoorva Arora as Dhanashree
- Shah Bhavya as Harsh
- Sudipta Deb as Anchor
- Vaishnavi Ganatra as Bilva
- Maulik Nayak
- Pyarali Nayani as Food contest judge
- Atharva Sharma as Kaushal
- Vatsal Sheth as Ketan
- Gopal Singh as Mukesh mishra
Release
[edit]Aachari Baa was released on 14 March 2025 on JioHotstar.[1] The official trailer was unveiled on 11 March 2025 as part of its promotional campaign.[3]
Reception
[edit]The film received mixed reviews from critics. The Times of India rated it 2.5 out of 5 stars, noting that while the film touches on themes such as parental neglect and women’s emancipation, its storytelling was predictable and lacked emotional depth.[4] Siddartha Toleti of M9 News noted "Watch Aachari Baa only if you have lots of time to kill."[5] Abhi Singhal of Daily Pioneer rated it 3.5 out of 5 stars, noting "Aachari Baa is more than just a film-it is an experience that tugs at the heartstrings. It beautifully conveys themes of self-worth, loneliness, and unexpected companionship, making it a must-watch for audiences of all ages."[6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Aachari Baa OTT Release Date: When and where to watch Neena Gupta starrer family drama". PINKVILLA. 11 March 2025. Retrieved 24 April 2025.
- ^ "Aachari Baa OTT release date: When and where to watch Neena Gupta and Kabir Bedi-led film". OTTPlay. Retrieved 24 April 2025.
- ^ "Aachari Baa बनकर लौटीं नीना गुप्ता, इस दिन ओटीटी पर रिलीज होगी एक्ट्रेस की नई फिल्म | Aachari Baa -trailer-out on-jio-hotstar know release date". Patrika News (in Hindi). 11 March 2025. Archived from the original on 21 March 2025. Retrieved 24 April 2025.
- ^ "Aachari Baa Review : Heartfelt moments drowned in predictability". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 24 April 2025.
- ^ Toleti, Siddartha (15 March 2025). "Aachari Baa Review - Dull, Old-School Family Drama". M9.news. Retrieved 24 April 2025.
- ^ "A heart touching story of a mother's love and longing". The Pioneer. Retrieved 24 April 2025.
External links
[edit]- Aachari Baa at IMDb