Mr. & Mrs. Mahi

Mr. & Mrs. Mahi is a 2024 Hindi-language romantic sports drama film directed by Sharan Sharma and produced by Zee Studios and Dharma Productions. The film stars Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor. It was announced in November 2021, while filming took place from May 2022 to May 2023. Wikipedia

Release date: May 31, 2024 (USA)

Director: Sharan Sharma

Box office: est. ₹44.92 crore

Budget: ₹40 crore

Music by: Songs: Vishal Mishra; Tanishk Bagchi; Jaani; Achint–Yuva; Hunny–Bunny; Dhruv Dhalla; Score: John Stewart Eduri

Distributed by: Zee Studios

The recent release of ‘Mr. and Mrs. Mahi’ has generated buzz not only for its captivating storyline but also for the unexpected comparisons it has drawn to the 1973 classic ‘Abhimaan,’ starring Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan. In ‘Mr. and Mrs. Mahi,’ directed by Sharan Sharma, the plot explores the dynamics of a married couple where the wife's success in cricket causes tension, reminiscent of the jealousy portrayed in ‘Abhimaan.’ However, Sharan Sharma insists that any similarities are purely coincidental.

While talking to News18, Sharan Sharma revealed that he had not seen ‘Abhimaan’ when he and his team began writing ‘Mr. and Mrs. Mahi.’ "After we developed the film and we were doing our initial narration, I was told, ‘You should check out a movie called Abhimaan. You will get some idea.’ I had not seen it (before writing Mr & Mrs Mahi). Then I watched it. It was not a reference point at the time of writing, to be honest.”

Having said that, Sharan Sharma mentioned that he and his team were trying to do something different in their film as the motivations of the characters came from a different headspace.

The director elaborated on the unique genesis of ‘Mr. and Mrs. Mahi.’ The film's concept originated from observing societal norms regarding married women in India, specifically those who might be restricted from working post-marriage. Sharan posed a thought-provoking question: what if a woman marries into a family where her husband not only supports her ambitions but also helps her to flourish? This idea served as the foundation for the film’s narrative.