08/02/2026
📽️ Released on 19 May 2017, Hindi Medium is a critically acclaimed social comedy-drama that highlights the struggles parents face within the Indian education system.
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Movie Overview
Director: Saket Chaudhary
Cast: Irrfan Khan (Raj Batra), Saba Qamar (Mita Batra), Deepak Dobriyal (Shyam), and Amrita Singh (School Principal).
Plot: A wealthy couple from Delhi's Chandni Chowk desperately tries to get their daughter into a prestigious English-medium school to ensure her social acceptance. After failing the elitist interview process, they resort to extreme measures—including pretending to be poor to secure a seat through the Right to Education (RTE) quota.
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Key Details
Budget & Box Office: Produced on a budget of roughly ₹14 crore, the film became a massive commercial success, grossing an estimated ₹322.4 crore worldwide.
Music: The soundtrack, featuring hits like "Suit Suit" by Guru Randhawa, was composed by Sachin–Jigar.
Critical Reception: Rated 7.9/10 on IMDb, it was praised for its heartwarming message and Irrfan Khan's stellar performance.
Where to Watch: While it was previously on Amazon Prime Video, streaming availability varies as rights expire; currently, snippets and trailers are available on YouTube.