Bhoothnath Movie Review

Bhoothnath directed by Vivek Sharma stars Amitabh Bachchan, Aman Siddiqui, Juhi Chawla, Rajpal Yadav, Satish Shah, Priyanshu Chatterjee and Shahrukh Khan. Some good news for Shahrukh Khan fans. SRK has a good 30 mins long role in Bhoothnath! The movie is targeted mainly at the kids, so how good is it? Is there something in it for the older generation as well? Or is it an out-an-out kiddo movie?

Bhoothnath revolves around 2 characters, Banku (Aman Sidiqui) and Kailash Nath a.k.a Bhootnath (Amitabh Bachchan). Banku and family (Shahrukh Khan and Juhi Chawla) move into a mansion Nath-villa in Goa, which is haunted after the death of Kailash Nath. The bhoot tries every trick in its book to try and scare Banku away, but fails as he stays unaffected. Slowly but steadily a bond develops between the Bhoot and Banku, the bhoot gets a new name – Bhootnath! There is a twist in the movie when Bhootnath‘s son returns from US and decides to sell the mansion away.. Catch the movie to find out what happens next as the movie definitely is worth a watch in your nearest movie-plex.

Bhootnath Review

First time director Vivek Sharma, has managed to extract an award-worthy performance from child artist Aman Siddiqui and good performances from the rest of the cast too. The first half is all fun and is targeted mainly at the kids between the age group of 4 – 12. They are gonna enjoy the first half immensely. The second is more of a emotional tale with something in it for everyone, the kids will enjoy it and so will their parents / family.

Vivek Sharma proves to be a excellent story-teller and a director to watch out for in the future. He truly believes in the fact that content is king and it shows on screen. The scenes between Banku and Bhootnath is scripted, performed and directed brilliantly. The special effects is another plus point of Bhootnath. Technically the movie is top-notch. Cinematography (Vishnu Rao) is good. The music is average at best. The only track that stands out is Mere Buddy. Also a few songs in the movie can be removed to enhance the pace of the movie, especially in the second half.

Performances are top notch. The legendary Amitabh Bachchan is brilliant. Watch him in the scenes involving Aman Siddiqui and you will realise, just why, he is in a different league altogether. His expressions alone are award-worthy. Hats off to the one and only Big B. Aman Siddiqui too is outstanding. His cute smile, laugh, expressions, dialogue delivery are brilliant. If Darsheel bagged all Best Child Actor awards and even managed a nomination for Filmfare Best Actor, Aman could probably achieve the same i.e if the movie succeeds at the box-office.

Juhi Chawla as Banku’s mother is great. Shahrukh Khan does well. Satish Shah is excellent in a comic role. Priyanshu Chatterjee deserves better roles. Rajpal Yadav surprisingly has a limited role.

Overall, Bhootnath has comedy, drama, emotions and the performances are brilliant. It has something in it for every generation. Do catch it this weekend. At the box-office, at lot depends on word-of-mouth. Should do well!

Rating: ★★★★☆ 4 on 5

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48 Comments

  • I watched it on the 1st day of the release in our country Bahrain. It’s nice for kids, they’ll love it, but when the time passed and in the last 30 minutes of the movie, I’ve changed my opinion as the movie turned to be “serious” and emotional. the last song in the movie and the last scenes made my cry from the bottom of my heart! It reminded me of AB’s (Baghban) and I think the movie was shot in the same house. The movie conveyed a strong message for sons and how they should treat their parents, how to respect and love them. So, the last 30 minutes made the movie a valueable one to watch.

  • Its an excellent movie.mainly targeted for kids.my son loved it.Atlast neat & good film with no obsenes,whole family can watch it.as usual the legendary actor big B rocks.He is yet again proved he is a versatile actor.

  • sir i am palvinder gill and i has watched boothnath movie and i got in this movie that might have increase the roll of rajpal yadav.

  • i m really excited 2 watch the movie today in london, it is gonna be great cos the review is great…. i m really looking forward to watch that.. it is gonna b ace and ofcourse mint,, wow!!!!!!

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  • i’m very happy to see this movie,and i can say that this is a going to rock .i’ll give 4 out of 5 star.those who is telling bakwas then i’m surely say that they don’t know anything about movie.

  • this movie was very boring i wasted my money and time this movie is not for childrens because it was a serious movie rating:** two stars

  • One of the few movies over the last 2 years that I actually liked.
    Rented it on DVD expecting very little and what I got was a great film.
    Had everything: drama, horror, comedy, melodrama
    Great credit 2 Vivek Sharma and the Chopra’s great film

  • Shahrukh Khan & Juhi Chawla are one of the best screen pairs of the hindi cinema and they should do more films together and directors must cast them often in substantial roles of course

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