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Badhaai Do

Badhaai Do

2022
Comedy Drama
147 min NR India
6.724 / 10
7 IMDB

A gay cop and a lesbian teacher enter a sham marriage to pacify their families but find that relationships — both real and fake — aren't all that…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Kirti Nakhwa / Prateek Vats / Harshavardhan Kulkarni
Starring
Rajkummar Rao / Bhumi Pednekar / Seema Pahwa / Sheeba Chaddha / Nitesh Pandey / Loveleen Mishra / Chum Darang / Shashi Bhushan

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Reviews

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Chloe Davies
Mar 24, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

The premise of Badhaai Do—a gay cop and a lesbian teacher entering a sham marriage—is immediately intriguing, and the film largely delivers on its promise. Rajkummar Rao and Bhumi Pednekar are excellent, their chemistry, though unconventional, forms the…

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Julian Thorne
Mar 24, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

A refreshingly honest portrayal of a marriage built on necessity rather than romance, Badhaai Do shines thanks to its superb cast and thoughtful direction. Rajkummar Rao and Bhumi Pednekar deliver career-defining performances, capturing the quiet desperation and burgeoning…

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Isabelle Dubois
Mar 24, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Badhaai Do attempts a bold premise, exploring a marriage of convenience designed to satisfy family expectations. While the performances from Rajkummar Rao and Bhumi Pednekar are commendable, bringing sincerity to their roles, the film struggles at times to…

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Marcus Bellweather
Mar 24, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This is a film that dares to tread a sensitive path with considerable grace. The central conceit of a marriage of convenience between a gay man and a lesbian woman is handled with intelligence, driven by strong performances…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 24, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Badhaai Do presents a compelling, if sometimes uneven, exploration of modern relationships under duress. Rajkummar Rao and Bhumi Pednekar anchor the narrative with nuanced performances, portraying individuals caught between personal desires and familial obligations. The film’s tone oscillates…

FAQs

Films like Badhaai Do hold significant cultural weight by bringing nuanced portrayals of LGBTQ+ experiences and societal pressures to the forefront. They contribute to broader conversations about acceptance, identity, and the diverse forms relationships can take, potentially fostering greater understanding and empathy among audiences.