Mere Dad Ki Maruti
A reckless Chandigarh youth races to recover his father’s missing car before a family secret destroys his romantic prospects and his hide.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- breezy
- irreverent
- lazy sunday
- friends night
What critics said
Critics broadly viewed the film as a fresh, entertaining, masala comedy and an enjoyable comic joyride.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Sameer loses his father's new Maruti and has three days to recover it while concealing the mistake.
The plot places Sameer's strict Chandigarh household alongside a pub outing, chor bazaar criminals, and local police.
Sameer's effort to woo Jasleen unfolds simultaneously with his frantic search for the missing car.
The story foregrounds Chandigarh nightlife, the gehri route, Punjabi family expectations, and the nickname 'Chandigarh Ki Shakira.'
Films like Mere Dad Ki Maruti, and why
Fukrey
youthful Hindi comedy driven by romantic misadventure, family pressure, and chaotic comic escalation
Delhi Belly
ensemble Hindi comedy combining a reckless young protagonist, criminal complications, and fast-paced farce
Band Baaja Baaraat
lighthearted Indian coming-of-age comedy centered on romance, friendship, and youthful irresponsibility
Movie Details
- Director
- Ashima Chibber
- Release Date
- 2013-03-15
- Runtime
- 101 min
- Rating
- 6.0 / 10 (30)
Cast
- Saqib Saleem
- Rhea Chakraborty
- Ram Kapoor
- Prabal Panjabi
- Benazir Shaikh
- Karan Veer Mehra
- Ravi Kishan
- Savita Bhatti
- Mukesh Gidderbaha
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
- Rent
- Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Buy
- Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Mere Dad Ki Maruti about?
- A reckless Chandigarh youth races to recover his father’s missing car before a family secret destroys his romantic prospects and his hide.
- What is Mere Dad Ki Maruti like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Mere Dad Ki Maruti as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Mere Dad Ki Maruti violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Mere Dad Ki Maruti as mild.
- What did critics think of Mere Dad Ki Maruti?
- Critics broadly viewed the film as a fresh, entertaining, masala comedy and an enjoyable comic joyride.
- Which films are like Mere Dad Ki Maruti?
- Films with a similar feel include Fukrey, Delhi Belly, and Band Baaja Baaraat.
- How long is Mere Dad Ki Maruti?
- Mere Dad Ki Maruti runs 101 minutes.
- Where can I watch Mere Dad Ki Maruti?
- In United States, Mere Dad Ki Maruti streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
