Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola
2013 · Movie · PG-13 · 151 min · ★ 5.6 · 40% critics
A wealthy industrialist, his spirited daughter, and his loyal aide get pulled into a chaotic clash involving a political marriage plan, village land interests, and shifting loyalties. This offbeat satire mixes romance, comedy, and social conflict as personal bonds are tested by money and power.
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Details
- Original title
- मटरू की बिजली का मंडोला
- Years
- 2013
- Release date
- 2013-01-10
- Language
- Hindi
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 151 min
- Critic score
- 40/100
- TMDB rating
- 5.6/10 (43 votes)
About
You may enjoy this if you like eccentric Bollywood satires with romance, village politics, and unpredictable energy, especially in the spirit of Ishqiya or Omkara; Not for you if you want a simple, consistently light crowd-pleaser.
Pros: quirky satirical tone; standout central performance; lively rustic energy | Cons: uneven storytelling; humor misses sometimes; mixed supporting performances
Themes
- village
- alcoholism
- india
- farmland
- class warfare
- rich vs poor
- delirium tremens
- father daughter relationship
Cast & crew
Imran Khan
as Matru
Anushka Sharma
as Bijlee
Pankaj Kapur
as Harry Mandola
Shabana Azmi
as Chaudhari Devi
Arya Babbar
as Baadal
Navneet Nishan
as Mrs. Talwar
Ranvir Shorey
as Cameo Appearance
Lekha Washington
as Kamini
- LL
Lin Laishram
as Cameo
Directed by Vishal Bhardwaj