User Reviews

Maa Behen starts really strong and delivers exactly what I hoped for in the first 1.5 hours - a clever mix of dark humour and touching emotional family threads that feels fresh and engaging. The acting is excellent all around: Madhuri Dixit is a magnetic crowd-puller, but Triptii Dimri and Dharna Durga more than hold their own, with Triptii especially shining as the emotional heart of the movie. The chaotic mother-daughter dynamics and neighbourhood satire work beautifully. Unfortunately, the last 30 minutes turn into an overkill with forced social commentary and a heavily melodramatic ending that feels like a throwback to 80s drama. It undermines the sharp, fun tone built earlier. Paresh Rawal also felt wasted in a small role. I sometimes feel for Indian filmmakers trying to innovate while still stuck in 80s melodrama vibes, and Maa Behen is a clear example. Overall a mixed bag at 6.5/10 - great potential that didn't quite stick the landing.