Gulabo Sitabo

In Lucknow, an elderly, miserly landlord, Baankey 'Chunnan' Thakur (Amitabh Bachchan), shares his dilapidated ancestral mansion with a host of tenants. His life is disrupted by the constant squabbles with Guddu (Ayushmann Khurrana), a man with a history of minor crimes who is also the son of one of Baankey's tenants. Their conflict escalates into a bizarre tug-of-war over the property and its assets, involving a shrewd archaeologist who claims ownership based on an ancient coin.

Gulabo Sitabo received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its unique premise, the performances of its lead actors, and its subtle social commentary. However, some found the plot to be somewhat meandering and the humor to be an acquired taste. The film's release was directly on Amazon Prime Video due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected its traditional theatrical reception.

• Praised for the exceptional performances of Amitabh Bachchan and Ayushmann Khurrana.
• Appreciated for its quirky humor and unique narrative style set in old Lucknow.
• Some critics noted a slow pace and a lack of strong narrative drive in the second half.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed the film, highlighting the performances and the humor. The film's depiction of everyday struggles and familial dynamics resonated well with the audience.

The prosthetic makeup used for Amitabh Bachchan's character, Baankey Thakur, took nearly four hours to apply each day and was designed to make him look aged and frail, with a prominent nose and jowls.