Bhool Chuk Maaf
| Bhool Chuk Maaf | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Karan Sharma |
| Written by | Karan Sharma |
| Produced by | Dinesh Vijan |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Sandeep Chatterjee |
| Edited by | Manish Pradhan |
| Music by | Score: Ketan Sodha Songs: Tanishk Bagchi |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Yash Raj Films (International) |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Bhool Chuk Maaf (transl. Forgive my mistakes) is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language comedy drama film written and directed by Karan Sharma, and produced by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films and Amazon MGM Studios.[1] The film starring Rajkumar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi, and Seema Pahwa in lead roles.[2][3]
Plot
[edit]Set in Varanasi, the film captures small-town romance. The story revolves around Ranjan, a hopeless romantic who secures a government job to marry his love, Titli. But just before their wedding, fate intervenes, and he finds himself trapped in a time loop.[4]
Cast
[edit]- Rajkumar Rao as Ranjan
- Wamiqa Gabbi as Titli
- Seema Pahwa as Ranjan's Mother
- Sanjay Mishra
- Zakir Hussain
- Raghubir Yadav
- Ishtiyak Khan
- Anubha Fatehpuria
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]Earlier, reports suggested that Kartik Aaryan and Shraddha Kapoor would star in the film. However, Aaryan later dismissed these claims on Twitter, calling them rumors with no truth.[5]
In April 2024, Maddock Films officially announced its lineup for 2024 and 2025, including this project.[6] Directed by Karan Sharma, this marks his second collaboration with Maddock Films after the upcoming romantic drama Shiddat 2, where Wamiqa Gabbi stars opposite Sunny Kaushal.[7]
Casting
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Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi will play the lead roles in the film. This marks Rao's sixth collaboration with Maddock Films, following his work on Stree, Made in China, Roohi, Hum Do Hamare Do, and Stree 2.[6] Seema Pahwa also playing important role in the film.[8] In February 2025, it is reported that Jay Thakkar joined the cast.[9]
The film also features Sanjay Mishra, Zakir Hussain, and Raghubir Yadav in pivotal roles.[10]
Filming
[edit]On 2 January 2024, Rao and Gabbi arrived in Varanasi to commence shooting.[7] On 29 March 2025, they filmed a sequence at a studio in Mira Road, where a set resembling a small-town street was built for a lively promotional song. This track, composed by Tanishk Bagchi, features choreography by Vijay Ganguly and styling by Sheetal Sharma. The another song, filmed in Varanasi in mid-April.[11]
Marketing
[edit]The first teaser was released on 18 February 2025 and the trailer was released on 10 April 2025.[12][8] The trailer was launched in a press conference, held in Mumbai.[10]
Music
[edit]The film's soundtrack was composed by Tanishk Bagchi, while the background score is composed by Ketan Sodha. The song "Chor Bazaari" from the 2009 film Love Aaj Kal, sung by Neeraj Shridhar is recreated for the film.[13]
Release
[edit]Theatrical
[edit]The film is set to release in theatres on 9 May 2025, instead of its original 10 April release.[14]
Distribution
[edit]The film is distributed internationally by Yash Raj Films, making it the second Maddock Films production, after Chhaava, to be distributed by Yash Raj Films.[15]
Home media
[edit]The film will streaming on Amazon Prime Video after theatrical run.[16]
References
[edit]- ^ "Rajkummar Rao, Wamiqa Gabbi's Bhool Chuk Maaf' teaser promises heady cocktail of love, fate, and redemption". The Times of India. 18 February 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
- ^ "Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi's time-loop comedy Bhool Chuk Maaf gets release date". The New Indian Express. 27 March 2025. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
- ^ Rajguru, Sumit (9 April 2025). "Bhool Chuk Maaf Actor Rajkummar Rao Is Looking For 'Sarkaari Naukri' BUT Here's The Twist". Times Now. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
- ^ "Bhool Chuk Maaf Teaser Out: Rajkummar Rao Trapped In Time Loop During Wedding With Wamiqa Gabbi". News18. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
- ^ "Kartik Aaryan Denies Being a Part of Bhul Chuk Maaf With Shraddha Kapoor Day After Film's Announcement". News18. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
- ^ a b "Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi to play leads in Dinesh Vijan's romance drama: Report". Bollywood Hungama. 8 April 2024. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
- ^ a b "SCOOP: Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi arrive in Varanasi to kick off the shoot for Maddock Films' Bhul Chuk Maaf". Bollywood Hungama. 2 June 2024. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
- ^ a b Gupta, Twinkle (10 April 2025). "Bhool Chuk Maaf trailer out: Rajkummar Rao, Wamiqa Gabbi's time loop film seems like a fun ride". India TV News. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
- ^ "Jay Thakkar reunites with Rajkummar Rao in Bhool Chuk Maaf: He is a secure actor". The Times of India. 21 February 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
- ^ a b Rawat, Sudeep Singh. "Bhool Chuk Maaf trailer out: Rajkummar Rao gets caught in endless time loop". Business Standard. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
- ^ "Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi to shoot new songs for Bhool Chuk Maaf: Report". Bollywood Hungama. 6 April 2025. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
- ^ "Bhool Chuk Maaf teaser: Rajkummar Rao gets stuck in a time loop just before his wedding to Wamiqa Gabbi. Watch". Hindustan Times. 18 February 2025. Archived from the original on 18 February 2025. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
- ^ Juneja, Apeksha (18 February 2025). "Bhool Chuk Maaf Teaser OUT: Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi's wedding takes time loop twist; don't miss Chor Bazaari song". Pinkvilla. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
- ^ "'Bhool Chuk Maaf' release delayed: Here's when it will hit theaters now". The Times of India. 26 March 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
- ^ "Yash Raj Films to distribute Rajkummar Rao-Wamiqa Gabbi starrer Bhool Chuk Maaf worldwide". Bollywood Hungama. 3 April 2025. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
- ^ "Bhool Chuk Maaf OTT Release: Rajkummar Rao-Wamiqa Gabbi's Film To Stream On THIS Platform After Theatrical Run". Times Now. 26 March 2025. Retrieved 13 April 2025.