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Budget of 29 Crores and Earnings of 221 Crores: The Untold Story of This Hit Comedy Film
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News18•19-10-2026, 19:16
Budget of 29 Crores and Earnings of 221 Crores: The Untold Story of This Hit Comedy Film
- •Badhaai Ho shattered box office myths by grossing over 221 crores on a modest budget of just 29 crores.
- •The 123-minute film was originally written as a very serious and emotional social drama before being changed.
- •Director Amit Sharma added a touch of situational comedy and satire to present a sensitive issue with humor.
- •The story revolves around the Kaushik family dealing with an unexpected pregnancy of a middle-aged couple.
- •Stellar performances by senior actors like Surekha Sikri, Gajraj Rao, and Neena Gupta made the film a timeless classic.
Key Questions Answered
Badhaai Ho was made on a modest budget of 29 crores and generated a domestic and international box office collection exceeding 221 crores.
The initial draft written by Shantanu Srivastava and Akshat Ghildial was a very serious and emotional drama focusing on societal taunts, embarrassment, and familial stress. However, director Amit Sharma introduced situational comedy and satire to present the social issue with grace and humor.
The late Surekha Sikri received the National Film Award for her powerful and heart-touching role as the grandmother in the film.
