Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- warm
- breezy
- date night
- bollywood movie night
What critics said
Critics generally found the film entertaining and socially well-intentioned, with Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt's chemistry carrying a predictable, sometimes heavy-handed critique of patriarchy.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Vaidehi seeks an independent life and career rather than accepting marriage as her defining role.
Badrinath must move beyond his assumptions about a typical bride and learn respect for Vaidehi's choices.
The film addresses dowry, gender roles, and women's right to choose a career within a light, entertaining romantic format.
Badrinath begins by looking for a typical bride, making marriage norms and social conformity central to the courtship.
Films like Badrinath Ki Dulhania, and why
Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania
Hindi romantic comedy pairing breezy entertainment with commentary on gender expectations and marriage traditions
Bareilly Ki Barfi
Contemporary Indian romance centered on an ambitious woman challenging patriarchal expectations
2 States
Warm Bollywood relationship comedy balancing family pressures, personal independence, and lead chemistry
Movie Details
- Director
- Shashank Khaitan
- Release Date
- 2017-03-10
- Runtime
- 139 min
- Rating
- 6.4 / 10 (147)
Cast
- Varun Dhawan
- Alia Bhatt
- Shweta Basu Prasad
- Gauahar Khan
- Sahil Vaid
- Shiv Darshan
- Aakanksha Singh
- Puneet Singh Ratn
- Yash Sinha
- Gaurav Pandey
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Apple TV Store
- Buy
- Apple TV Store
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Badrinath Ki Dulhania about?
- A charming Hindi romantic comedy about a conventional suitor learning that love requires supporting a woman's freedom to choose her own future.
- What is Badrinath Ki Dulhania like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Badrinath Ki Dulhania as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Badrinath Ki Dulhania violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Badrinath Ki Dulhania.
- What did critics think of Badrinath Ki Dulhania?
- Critics generally found the film entertaining and socially well-intentioned, with Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt's chemistry carrying a predictable, sometimes heavy-handed critique of patriarchy.
- Which films are like Badrinath Ki Dulhania?
- Films with a similar feel include Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania, Bareilly Ki Barfi, and 2 States.
- How long is Badrinath Ki Dulhania?
- Badrinath Ki Dulhania runs 139 minutes.
- Where can I watch Badrinath Ki Dulhania?
- In United States, Badrinath Ki Dulhania streams on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
