Overview
A retired widower discovers his true passion in the kitchen, navigating the challenges of family and self-discovery.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- warm
- witty
- hopeful
- family movie night
- lazy sunday
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the warm, feel-good direction, natural performances, and inventive pairing of two actors as the same endearing retiree, while acknowledging its simple and familiar story.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Sharma's forced retirement leads him toward cooking, friendship, and a new sense of relevance.
Rishi Kapoor and Paresh Rawal both play Brij Gopal Sharma, with the role divided across the film.
Sharma's exceptional cooking becomes the activity through which he comes into his own.
After being laid off, Sharma struggles with purposelessness and repeatedly conflicts with his adult sons.
Films like Sharmaji Namkeen, and why
Piku
warm, gently comic family drama about retirement, self-discovery, and finding purpose in ordinary domestic life
102 Not Out
heartfelt hindi comedy-drama centered on family tensions, aging, and an unconventional older protagonist
English Vinglish
uplifting Indian ensemble dramedy about middle-class relationships, emotional renewal, and everyday resilience
Vicky Donor
feel-good character-driven comedy about a parent reclaiming identity and independence within family expectations
Movie Details
- Director
- Hitesh Bhatia
- Release Date
- 2022-03-31
- Runtime
- 119 min
- Rating
- 6.9 / 10 (32)
Cast
- Rishi Kapoor
- Paresh Rawal
- Juhi Chawla Mehta
- Satish Kaushik
- Suhail Nayyar
- Taaruk Raina
- Isha Talwar
- Sheeba Chaddha
- Ayesha Raza Mishra
- Sulagna Panigrahi
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video 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 Sharmaji Namkeen about?
- A recently retired Delhi widower rediscovers his appetite for life when his talent for cooking opens an unexpected path beyond family expectations.
- What is Sharmaji Namkeen like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Sharmaji Namkeen as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Sharmaji Namkeen violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Sharmaji Namkeen.
- What did critics think of Sharmaji Namkeen?
- Critics broadly praised the warm, feel-good direction, natural performances, and inventive pairing of two actors as the same endearing retiree, while acknowledging its simple and familiar story.
- Which films are like Sharmaji Namkeen?
- Films with a similar feel include Piku, 102 Not Out, English Vinglish, and Vicky Donor.
- How long is Sharmaji Namkeen?
- Sharmaji Namkeen runs 119 minutes.
- Where can I watch Sharmaji Namkeen?
- In United States, Sharmaji Namkeen streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
