Khatta Meetha (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1978, Khatta Meetha is a comedy and drama film directed by Basu Chatterjee, running about 129 minutes. “A widow and widower both with children decide to get married in order to offer their children a better upbringing.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Homi Mistry (Ashok Kumar) has been a widower for several years now, and looks after his four sons, their small house, and a job at the factory. Nargis Sethna has been widowed; is a housewife, has two sons and a daughter, and a large house. Then Soli (David), Nargis' and Homi's friend, suggests that the two get married, then at least the children will have a mother and father, as well as a larger house. They do get married, and hilarious chaos results, as the family and the children try to accomodate each other and fit in with their new family and surroundings.
Who’s in it. Khatta Meetha stars Ashok Kumar as Homi Mistry, Rakesh Roshan as Firoze Sethna, Bindiya Goswami as Zarine and Raju Shrestha as Peelu Mistry (as Master Raju), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Khatta Meetha has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Khatta Meetha page.
If you liked it. Fans of Khatta Meetha tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Khatta Meetha (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Khatta Meetha change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Khatta Meetha worth watching?
- Khatta Meetha holds an audience score of 6.7 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 Khatta Meetha?
- Khatta Meetha stars Ashok Kumar, Rakesh Roshan, Bindiya Goswami, Raju Shrestha and Deven Verma.
- When was Khatta Meetha released?
- Khatta Meetha was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.