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Mr. & Mrs. Mahi : Movie Name
Directed by: Sharan Sharma
Starring: Rajkumar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor, Abhishek Banerjee, Rajesh Sharma, Kumud Mishra, Zarina Wahab, Arpan Das
Genre: Sport, Drama, Romance
Running Time: 150 Minutes
Release Date: 31 May, 2024
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Production Companies: Dharma Productions, Zee Studios
Rajkummar Rao coaches Janhvi Kapoor to become a cricketer
Mr. & Mrs. Mahi: Overview
Mr. & Mrs. Mahi is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language romantic sports drama film directed by Sharan Sharma and produced by Zee Studios and Dharma Productions. The film stars Rajkumar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor.
It was announced in November 2021, while filming took place from May 2022 to May 2023. The film is scheduled to release on 31 May 2024.
Mahendra, a failed cricketer and Mahima, a doctor are brought together by the virtue of an arranged marriage. Having the same nickname, Mahi, together they become Mr and Mrs Mahi. They soon discover their common love and passion for Cricket. Eventually, Mahendra spots cricketing talent in his wife and encourages her to chase her dream of becoming a cricketer and coaches her on this journey.
Rajkumar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor play a couple who team up to realize their dreams of becoming a cricketer in this Sharan Sharma film.
Trailer Review:
The trailer of Mr. & Mrs. Mahi is out! Starring Janhvi Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao in lead roles, the sports drama follows the journey of a newly-wed couple who team up with one mission in their minds: to play the best cricket of their lives. He turns a coach for her, even though their relationship goes through several ups and downs.
The trailer of the sports drama begins with the two leads meeting for the first time ahead of their arranged marriage. Rajkumar’s character dreams of playing cricket for the country whereas Janhvi plays a doctor. She also shares a love for cricket even though she does not take it much seriously. After he realizes that he can no longer pursue his dream of becoming a cricketer, he decides to coach Janhvi’s character.
The trailer gives us brief moments where we see her train hard to become a good cricketer. Some issues develop along the way, where she begins to question the reason why he decided to coach her in the first place. What if she is just a step in for him to realize his worth? It all culminates into a thrilling journey where she gives her best with the help of his training.
Reacting to the trailer, a fan wrote: “This looks impressive! Hope the final product will not be disappointing. And by the way, Rajkumar & Jhanvi looking good together, unexpectedly.” Another said, “I love the way how Janhvi Kapoor is choosing her scripts which are so damn good.” “Live your dreams, not your parent’s dreams… is hitting a lot of hearts,” read another comment.
Mr. & Mrs. Mahi is directed by Sharan Sharma, who is known for his directorial debut Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl. Mr & Mrs Mahi marks the second collaboration between Janhvi and Sharan. The film is backed by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions. It releases on May 31.
Movie Trailer:
Mr. & Mrs. Mahi: Movie Review
Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor throw a no ball despite a perfect partnership
Mr and Mrs Mahi review: Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor’s movie lacks depth despite strong performances by lead pair.
Sports films in Bollywood have mostly relied on the same tried and tested tropes that invite thunderous applause in a packed stadium when the protagonist beats all odds to emerge victorious. Barring Sushant Singh Rajput-starrer Chhichhore which didn’t belong to the ‘happy ending’ herd, most sports dramas — right from Lagaan, Chak De! India to most recent Maidaan — have shown the underdog stories. Safe bet, isn’t it? Director Sharan Sharma’s romantic sports drama, Mr and Mrs Mahi is no different.
The film struggles to stay afloat with an inconsistent pace and a storyline that’s way too predictable to generate any curiosity. What works, however, is its lead pair Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor‘s partnership that barely saves an almost-lost game. But beyond that, I really can’t put my finger on anything that has stayed with me for long and made me stand up and take notice. For a sports film, that too on cricket, Mr and Mrs Mahi lacks adrenaline, and its pacing issues only worsen it.
The plot:
The story revolves around Mahendra (Rajkummar Rao) and Mahima (Janhvi Kapoor) aka Mr and Mrs Mahi, who not only share the same nicknames, but also a deep love for cricket, so much so that on their wedding night, they are sitting on the sofa watching an India-Australia match. It reaches a point that MBBS topper Mahima leaves her hospital job, and starts chasing her childhood dream of hitting the red ball in the stands. Mahendra, on the other hand, tried his to excel on the pitch, but ends up as a failed cricketer. He rekindles his passion by turning coach for his wife and honing her raw skills. But this is Bollywood and a story set in Rajasthan, India, where men aren’t really conditioned to live with a more successful wife getting all the spotlight and enjoying a ‘star status’. This sense of insecurity, jealousy and betrayal make this madly-in-love-for-cricket couple realise their shortcomings, mistakes and achievements, serving us a drama that rides high on emotions yet leaves you unsatisfied with its half-baked execution.
Losing the plot:
The script that Sharan has co-written with Nikhil Mehrotra is set on a strong relatable base that could have struck an instant chord with audience, as many often find themselves in a position where they question their career choices and often reflect on their childhood dreams that they never chased. But what was on paper clearly didn’t translate on the screen, as the film meanders mid-way and becomes yet other melodramatic family saga with too many characters cribbing about one thing or the other. There are several scenes in the film where Mahendra and Mahima are giving or receiving a pep talk from each other, or someone other character, but you never feel any tension. Most of the scenes are as average as its dialogues.
One of the sequences that might catch your interest is between Mahendra and his father Hardayal Aggarwal (Kumud Mishra) at their sport shop, where a photo wall has Hardayal’s pictures with all legendary cricketers. When Mahendra is asked by a young customer why his picture isn’t on the wall of fame, his father replies with a taunt: Jo jeevan mein chakke lagate hain, wahi yahan nazar aate hain. The portion carries a lot of depth and subtle takeaways about parenting tips and consequences of suppressing childhood dreams. The film also briefly puts the spotlight on cricket coaches who are in most cases tagged as the unsung heroes. In a scene when Mahendra’s coach Benny Dayal Shukla (Rajesh Sharma) offers him a coach’s job, Mahendra turns it down saying, ‘Coach ko poochta hi kaun hai‘.
Good Performances:
While Rajkummar and Janhvi’s strong performances keep you invested in their respective characters, the film in totality never leaves a lasting impact and appears to be half-baked. Rajkummar, after a brilliant performance in Srikanth earlier this month, again manages to steal the show. His vulnerability, strength, struggle, moments of self-doubt and frustration are all powerful and highlight his acting prowess.
Janhvi trained for the sport for two years and she does pull of some big shots that show the hard work she has put in, but the cricket bits were not as exciting as they could have been. Collaborating with her Gunjan Saxena director one more time, Janhvi looks very one-dimensional throughout the film. If anything, it’s her scenes with Rajkummar that lift her performance. Together as a pair, the two had a refreshing chemistry, and I wish the director played on that bit a little more. Soon after their wedding and following a funny first night, romance sparks between them, but it vanishes all too quickly. And honestly, that’s exactly the level of interest you’d have in the film; it vanishes before you even know it.
Mr and Mrs Mahi is a one-time watch for its earnest performances, but the film is devoid of a superlative script or wow moments. It’s an ambitious sports film that tries to make a point, but sadly misses the shot. I wish at least in the title, Mrs came before Mr and we could have then celebrated women in cricket a little more.
Movie Songs:
Song Title: Dekhha Tenu
Lyrics: Jaani Singer
Music Composer: Bunny
Singer(s): Mohammad Faiz Chorus
Song Title: Agar Ho Tum
Lyrics: Kausar Munir
Music Composer: Tanishk Bagchi
Singer(s): Jubin Nautiyal & Chorus
New Delhi, Jun 3 (PTI) “Mr and Mrs Mahi”, starring Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor, raised Rs 17.12 crore in its first weekend, the makers said on Monday.
The romantic sports drama, directed by Sharan Sharma and produced by Zee Studios and Dharma Productions, opened to a mixed response upon its theatrical release on Friday.
Dharma Productions shared the box office update on its official X page.
“Love takes center field and makes it a dream weekend for our Mahis! Catch their winning partnership – book your tickets today. #MrAndMrsMahi in cinemas now!” the banner captioned the post which stated the film had earned Rs 17.12 crore net at the domestic box office within three days of its release.
In “Mr and Mrs Mahi”, Kapoor plays the role of Mahima, a doctor, who becomes a cricketer after her husband Mahendra, essayed by Rao, spots the cricketing talent in her and encourages her to chase her dream and becomes her coach.
