Director Mudassar Aziz’s Mere Husband Ki Biwi arrives with a catchy title, but the film quickly loses steam with its overused tropes, flat scenes, and a disjointed screenplay that stretches over two-and-a-half hours. Unlike Aziz’s previous outing, Khel Khel Mein—which had a few redeeming moments despite being a remake—this time, the director has written the story himself, and unfortunately, it fails to engage.
Wasted Performances Amid a Weak Narrative
The film’s biggest letdown is its inability to capitalize on a promising lead cast. Bhumi Pednekar as Prabhleen Dhillon and Rakul Preet Singh as Antara Khanna bring charm to their roles as romantic rivals, while Arjun Kapoor, surprisingly, does a decent job as Ankur Chaddha, the confused man caught between two women. However, even their committed performances cannot save a film that lacks depth and originality.
Forced Humor and Clichéd Storytelling
Mere Husband Ki Biwi relies heavily on a supporting cast that exists purely to deliver one-liners, a method that has long lost its charm. Harsh Gujral, a stand-up comedian, manages to land a few laughs as the hero’s best friend, but the humor often feels forced. Shakti Kapoor is reduced to repeating his trademark “Aaaooo,” while an outdated amnesia subplot only adds to the film’s predictability.
Bollywood’s Stubborn Reliance on Outdated Formulas
Despite repeated box-office failures of films with recycled storytelling, Bollywood seems reluctant to evolve. The industry continues to churn out movies with outdated ’80s and ’90s-style humor, ignoring the changing tastes of audiences. Empty theatres should serve as a wake-up call, but Mere Husband Ki Biwi proves that lessons are yet to be learned.
Final Verdict: Not Worth the Time
The film justifies its title only in the final moments, but by then, most viewers would have lost interest. Unless you’re a long-suffering film critic, Mere Husband Ki Biwi offers little reason to endure its dragged-out runtime.
Rating: ⭐ 1.5/5
Cast:
Arjun Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar, Rakul Preet Singh, Harsh Gujral, Kanwaljit Singh, Dino Morea, Shakti Kapoor, Aditya Seal
