Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- melodramatic
- romantic
- comic
- nostalgic bollywood night
- family movie night
What critics said
The film was broadly regarded as an entertaining blend of comedy and drama with an accessible moral lesson.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Kaajal's desire for luxury drives her to accept money in exchange for permitting Ravi's remarriage.
Kaajal constructs an imagined affluent lifestyle and increasingly prioritizes wealth over her family.
Jhanhvi assumes responsibility for Ravi's children and household while Kaajal becomes absorbed in luxury.
The film combines comedy and drama around Kaajal's choices and their consequences, with critics noting its moral lesson.
Films like Judaai, and why
Biwi No.1
shared melodramatic family romance, marital conflict, and moral reckoning
Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!
shared hindi romantic drama, domestic relationships, and comic melodrama
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...
shared marriage-centered melodrama, family values, and emotional moral lesson
Movie Details
- Director
- Raj Kanwar
- Release Date
- 1997-02-28
- Runtime
- 167 min
- Rating
- 5.7 / 10 (30)
Cast
- Anil Kapoor
- Sridevi
- Urmila Matondkar
- Saeed Jaffrey
- Farida Jalal
- Upasna Singh
- Kader Khan
- Paresh Rawal
- Johny Lever
- Upasna Singh
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video
- Buy
- Amazon Video
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Judaai about?
- A money-hungry wife trades her marriage for luxury, only to watch another woman become the emotional center of her family.
- What is Judaai like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Judaai as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Judaai violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Judaai.
- What did critics think of Judaai?
- The film was broadly regarded as an entertaining blend of comedy and drama with an accessible moral lesson.
- Which films are like Judaai?
- Films with a similar feel include Biwi No.1, Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!, and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham....
- How long is Judaai?
- Judaai runs 167 minutes.
- Where can I watch Judaai?
- In United States, Judaai is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video.
