Showing posts with label Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain. Show all posts
Serials lose the plot as they make it to the big screen
8:52 AM
Movie adaptations of small-screen stories fail to recreate magic as they rely more on ‘nostalgia’
Rajesh N Naidu (THE ECONOMIC TIMES; February 17, 2026)
Mumbai: Unlike in the West where films such as Mission: Impossible, Star Trek, The Fugitive, and Downton Abbey made successful crossovers from television to the big screen, the recent trend in India of adapting successful intellectual properties (IPs) from TV and streaming platforms for theatrical releases has failed to garner much success in the box office.
Earlier too, 'Khichdi 2: Mission Paanthukistan' (2023), 'Office Office (Chala Mussaddi..Office Office)' and 'Chhota Bheem And The Curse Of Damyaan' - a live action film adaptation - didn't work. Film adaptations of successful IPs of TV and streaming platforms have relied more on nostalgia and familiarity than on creating a cinematic experience on familiar ground, producers, distributors, and film trade analysts told ET.
This September, Excel Entertainment plans to issue the film adaptation of its web series 'Mirzapur, titled Mirzapur: The Movie'. A challenging aspect of film adaptations of successful IPs of TV and streaming platforms is they appear like extended versions of original medium of storytelling, according to producers.
"Television and OTT IPs enjoy strong recall, but theatrical success depends on scale, novelty and a compelling big-screen experience," said Suniel Wadhwa, co-founder and director, Karmic Films. "When adaptations resemble extended episodes rather than cinematic events, audiences prefer to consume them at home instead of paying for a theatre visit".
"Without a clear upgrade in storytelling, production value and positioning, familiarity alone does not translate into box-office footfalls," he added. 'Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain: Fun On The Run' saw a tepid response at the box office. According to box office research firm Sacnilk, the film, made on a budget of Rs 10 crore, managed to collect less than Rs 2 crore.
"The idea behind making a film based on our serial Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hain! was its long and successful run on television," said Vihaan Kohli, head of content, Edit II Productions, the movie producer. "There is a following for serial, which has made it a successful IP for us. We wanted to recreate the same magic on big screen." Besides lacking cinematic language, producers said film adaptations aren't strategically planned in terms of target audiences.
"Film adaptations of successful IPs of TV and web series are not strategically planned," said Anjali Bhushan, founder, Yantra Films, a label of film production company Mahakaal Vibes Studios. "Makers need to conduct proper research by studying market before embarking on cinematic adaptations. A key reason these casual adaptations aren't cinematic in nature is because they are not aimed at a target audience."
"It is important to consider the language and sensibilities of each subculture and film-viewing habits across target groups. As makers fail to do their R&D, these adaptations lack a strategic point of view," she said.
(Crisp) Movie Review: BHABIJI GHAR PAR HAIN by FENIL SETA
10:42 PM
Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain rests on a cliched but promising premise. The TV show is known for its clever writing and a similar kind of script would have made for a great flick. Sadly, the film fails to entice as it's hardly funny. Very few jokes make you laugh and they are few and far between. What's shocking and even disappointing is to see toilet humour every 5-10 minutes into the narrative. Instead of amusing the audience, it'll disgust them. Shubhangi Atre impresses the most with her innocence and 'sahi pakde hai' moments. Aasif Sheikh's comic timing is spot on. Rohitashv Gour, who farts every few minutes in the film, is quite disappointing. Vidisha Srivastava gets overshadowed by others. Ravi Kishan and Mukesh Tiwari deliver sincere performances. Others are okay and barely add to the humour. All in all, Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain is a poorly made, unfunny flick. Fans of the show should especially stay away from the film, as their love for the TV series will diminish after watching it.
My rating - * ½ out of 5!
My rating - * ½ out of 5!
Fenil's Bollywood Talk # 920
10:49 PM
WILL VADH 2 AND BHABIJI GHAR PAR HAIN SURPRISE AT THE TICKET WINDOW?
The last two weeks have been good for the Hindi film industry. Border 2 collected a huge Rs. 217.61 crores in its first week. Until Tuesday, February 3, its earnings were Rs. 275.61 crores and hence, it’s a super-hit at the box office.
Last week’s Mardaani 3, as expected, opened at Rs. 3.85 crores. The collections jumped to Rs. 5.85 crores on Saturday, followed by Rs. 6.85 crores on Sunday. On Monday, it collected Rs. 2.25 crores and ideally, it should have collected a bit more to have a chance at collecting Rs. 45-50 crores or more in its lifetime. The first week’s earnings are expected to be around Rs. 25 crores. This means it’ll earn more than the week 1 collections of part 1 (Rs. 22.94 crores). However, Mardaani 2 collected Rs. 27.92 crores in its initial week.
In other words, Mardaani 3’s lifetime will be more than that of Mardaani’s first part (Rs. 35.83 crores) but less than that of Mardaani 2 (Rs. 46.33 crores). Thankfully, for Mardaani 3, it’ll barely face any competition in Week 2 and this would aid its collections.
Two small films are scheduled to hit this Friday. Vadh 2 is the second part of the Vadh series. Just like part 1, it stars Neena Gupta and Sanjay Mishra. The trailer is intriguing and it also makes it clear that it's not a direct sequel to the 2022 thriller Vadh.
Vadh was a disaster at the box office as it collected just Rs. 60 lakhs in its lifetime. However, it was a huge success on Netflix, which motivated the makers to make Vadh 2. Vadh 2 should hopefully cross Vadh's lifetime and collect Rs. 50-60 lakhs on its first day of release. The earnings should double the next day, based on word of mouth, for the film to make a mark at the ticket window.
The other release is Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain, based on the popular TV show of the same name. It stars Aasif Sheikh, Rohitashv Gour, Shubhangi Atre and Vidisha Srivastava, and they are joined by Ravi Kishan, Mukesh Tiwari and Dinesh Lal Yadav aka Nirahua. The trailer is entertaining and since the TV show is much loved, there’s hope that it’ll attract an audience. But it's difficult to say if that would happen as there are very few instances of films based on daily soaps.
Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain should hopefully open between Rs. 60 lakhs and Rs. 1 crore. Like Vadh 2, public reports will play a crucial role in attracting audiences from Saturday onwards.
The last two weeks have been good for the Hindi film industry. Border 2 collected a huge Rs. 217.61 crores in its first week. Until Tuesday, February 3, its earnings were Rs. 275.61 crores and hence, it’s a super-hit at the box office.
Last week’s Mardaani 3, as expected, opened at Rs. 3.85 crores. The collections jumped to Rs. 5.85 crores on Saturday, followed by Rs. 6.85 crores on Sunday. On Monday, it collected Rs. 2.25 crores and ideally, it should have collected a bit more to have a chance at collecting Rs. 45-50 crores or more in its lifetime. The first week’s earnings are expected to be around Rs. 25 crores. This means it’ll earn more than the week 1 collections of part 1 (Rs. 22.94 crores). However, Mardaani 2 collected Rs. 27.92 crores in its initial week.
In other words, Mardaani 3’s lifetime will be more than that of Mardaani’s first part (Rs. 35.83 crores) but less than that of Mardaani 2 (Rs. 46.33 crores). Thankfully, for Mardaani 3, it’ll barely face any competition in Week 2 and this would aid its collections.
Two small films are scheduled to hit this Friday. Vadh 2 is the second part of the Vadh series. Just like part 1, it stars Neena Gupta and Sanjay Mishra. The trailer is intriguing and it also makes it clear that it's not a direct sequel to the 2022 thriller Vadh.
Vadh was a disaster at the box office as it collected just Rs. 60 lakhs in its lifetime. However, it was a huge success on Netflix, which motivated the makers to make Vadh 2. Vadh 2 should hopefully cross Vadh's lifetime and collect Rs. 50-60 lakhs on its first day of release. The earnings should double the next day, based on word of mouth, for the film to make a mark at the ticket window.
The other release is Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain, based on the popular TV show of the same name. It stars Aasif Sheikh, Rohitashv Gour, Shubhangi Atre and Vidisha Srivastava, and they are joined by Ravi Kishan, Mukesh Tiwari and Dinesh Lal Yadav aka Nirahua. The trailer is entertaining and since the TV show is much loved, there’s hope that it’ll attract an audience. But it's difficult to say if that would happen as there are very few instances of films based on daily soaps.
Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain should hopefully open between Rs. 60 lakhs and Rs. 1 crore. Like Vadh 2, public reports will play a crucial role in attracting audiences from Saturday onwards.
I waited for 34 years for this phase in my career-Ravi Kishan
9:58 AM
Neha Maheshwri (MUMBAI MIRROR; February 3, 2026)
Ravi Kishan is enjoying a rewarding phase in his career after earning acclaim for Laapataa Ladies and the web series Maamla Legal Hai. He is currently seen in Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain: Fun on the Run, the film adaptation of the popular sitcom, by Binaiferr and Sanjay Kohli.
Talking about coming on board the project, he says, “I have always been a fan of the show. The story, the director, and my role all played a big part in my decision. I enjoy making people laugh with a poker face. The character is someone who loves deeply but one-sidedly, and that really excited me. I meet such people almost every day in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.”
Though Ravi has been part of Hindi cinema for decades, wider recognition has come his way only recently. Reflecting on this shift, he says, “I waited patiently for 34 years. At one point, people assumed I had been boxed into a Bhojpuri image, that I had become a politician, grown old, and would now quietly fade away. But sometimes, by God’s grace, just when people think you are finished, a filmmaker like Kiran Rao comes along with a script like Laapataa Ladies, followed by Maamla Legal Hai. Last year showed what I can do when filmmakers believe in me and give me strong material. Meri journey strugglers ke liye ek misaal hai.”
Recounting the phase when meaningful opportunities in Bollywood felt elusive, he says, “After Tere Naam with Salman Khan, I felt exhausted because of the lack of opportunities. I thought yahaan bohot bheed hai, main iss race ka hissa nahi bann paunga, aur koi response nahi dega. Of course, there was frustration and anger, but I channelled that anger into building my own space in the Bhojpuri industry. But I never blamed Bollywood. Hindi cinema ne mujhe pehchaan di hai and taught me everything I later applied to Bhojpuri films.”
Reflecting on delayed success, he adds, “Yeh ugte sooraj ka khel hai, and that is the truth across professions. But there is also a lot of affection coming my way now, and I am grateful for that.”
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