Khichdi: The Movie (2010)

In the delightfully chaotic world of the Parekh family, narrated by the family's sagacious children, Jacky and Chakki, unfolds the tale of "Khichdi: The Movie". In this ensemble of lovable eccentrics, we find Himanshu, the brother of the whimsically absurd Hansa, nursing a preposterous dream - to live a legendary love story. The hitch? He isn't in love, nor does he possess the charm to woo a sensible girl. Yet, as the Parekh family's patriarch Babuji prophesies, every 'Praful' finds an 'Hansa', and this prophecy rings true. Parminder, the girl-next-door, inexplicably falls for Himanshu, leading to an engagement. However, Himanshu's dream of a legendary love story is threatened by the mundanity of his own courtship. His tale lacks the quintessential elements that make a love story memorable - no conflict, drama, or heartbreak. Unwilling to settle for a straightforward happy ending, the Parekh family concocts a harebrained scheme to stall the wedding and instill those missing elements into Himanshu's love story. The plot takes a ludicrous turn as the family navigates this convoluted journey, painting a comedic tableau of misadventures. They painstakingly strive to create a rift between their family and the Singhs (Parminder's family), pushing Himanshu towards a Bollywood career, and even managing to get Himanshu arrested. All these efforts backfire spectacularly, leading to the Singhs cancelling the wedding and arranging for Parminder to marry another suitor. The story reaches a crescendo of absurdity in the climax, where, amidst the ensuing chaos, Himanshu must find a way to win back his love and give his story the legendary ending he desires. "Khichdi: The Movie" is a tale of an ordinary love story striving to be extraordinary, told through the lens of a hilariously dysfunctional family, that promises to leave you in stitches.

Khichdi: The Movie is a comedy movie featuring Anang Desai and directed by Aatish Kapadia.

Khichdi: The Movie is currently streaming on Eros Now.