Sharmaji Namkeen (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2022, Sharmaji Namkeen is a comedy and drama film directed by Hitesh Bhatia, running about 119 minutes. “There is no age to coming of age” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Late Rishi Kapoor in his swansong plays B. G. Sharma, a 58-year old middle-class widower living in West Delhi. After being laid off from the company he has worked for his entire life, Sharmaji struggles to deal with the beast called retirement. His struggle to stay relevant in front of his two sons finally ends when he rekindles his love for cooking through a kitty party. A bunch of merry women rekindle in Sharma, a passion for cooking and chutzpah in general, that help him find his true calling.
Who’s in it. Sharmaji Namkeen stars Rishi Kapoor as Brij Gopal Sharma, Paresh Rawal as Brij Gopal Sharma, Juhi Chawla Mehta as Veena Manchanda and Satish Kaushik as K.K. Chaddha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Sharmaji Namkeen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sharmaji Namkeen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sharmaji Namkeen tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sharmaji Namkeen (2022)?
- In US, Sharmaji Namkeen is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sharmaji Namkeen worth watching?
- Sharmaji Namkeen holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sharmaji Namkeen?
- Sharmaji Namkeen stars Rishi Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, Juhi Chawla Mehta, Satish Kaushik and Suhail Nayyar.