Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain! on the Big Screen: A Familiar Joke That Loses Its Punch

Maharashtra | 7 Feb 2026 Turning a popular TV sitcom into a feature film is always risky, and Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain: Fun on the Run! shows why. Starring Aasif Sheikh, Rohitashv Gour, Shubhangi Atre, Vidisha Srivastava, Ravi Kishan, Mukesh Tiwari and Dinesh Lal Yadav, the film brings the beloved characters to cinemas but struggles to justify the move. Directed by Shashank Bali, the film feels less like a fresh cinematic experience and more like a long episode stretched beyond comfort. The story sticks closely to the show’s familiar setup. Vibhuti (Aasif Sheikh) and Manmohan Tiwari (Rohitashv Gour) continue their running joke of flirting with each other’s wives, Anita (Vidisha Srivastava) and Angoori (Shubhangi Atre). Things take a turn when Vibhuti and Angoori go on a road trip to a religious place, only to cross paths with gangster brothers Shanti (Ravi Kishan) and Kranti (Mukesh Tiwari), who decide they want to marry the women at any cost. What follows is predictable chaos, played out in the same tone viewers have seen on television for years. The biggest issue is that the film feels like an extended ‘maha episode’ rather than a movie. Comedy that works well in short 20-minute TV episodes begins to feel tiring over a two-hour runtime. The first half loses energy quickly, and jokes that rely heavily on repetition start wearing thin. The double-meaning humour, which feels mildly cheeky on television, comes across as excessive here. Even fart jokes make an appearance, which feels outdated and unnecessary. The performances are familiar and effortless, mainly because the actors have lived with these roles for years. Aasif Sheikh and Rohitashv Gour slip into their characters easily and manage a few laughs. Ravi Kishan and Mukesh Tiwari try to add energy, but the weak writing gives them little to work with. Dinesh Lal Yadav, aka Nirahua, appears briefly and is largely wasted. In the end, the film depends too much on the audience’s love for the show. While the characters still have charm, the screenplay offers nothing new. It ends up proving that some humour is best enjoyed in small doses, not stretched into a full-length film. Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain! Movie Review: A TV Favourite That Feels Too Long on the Big Screen The popular TV show Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain! has finally reached cinemas with Fun on the Run!, but the charm doesn’t fully travel with it. Despite a known cast and familiar humour, the film feels like a joke pulled for too long. What works well in short TV episodes struggles to hold attention in a full-length movie. The story stays close to what viewers already know. Vibhuti and Manmohan Tiwari are still flirting with each other’s wives, Anita and Angoori. A road trip to a religious place turns messy when two gangster brothers enter the picture and decide they want to marry the women. From there, confusion and chaos take over, just as expected. The biggest problem is that the film feels like a stretched ‘maha episode’ rather than a fresh film. The humour relies heavily on repetition, and jokes that once felt fun now seem overused. Double-meaning lines and outdated comedy bits appear too often, making the story feel slow and tiring. The actors are comfortable in their roles and manage a few laughs, but strong performances cannot save weak writing. Ravi Kishan and Mukesh Tiwari try to add energy, while Dinesh Lal Yadav’s cameo feels wasted. In the end, the film depends only on the audience’s love for the show, proving that not every TV hit needs a cinema version