As the legendary playwright George Bernard Shaw puts it, ‘A happy family is but an earlier heaven. One can also view this as a sentiment that echoes the spirit of the International Day of Families, which is celebrated on 15th May every year.

This auspicious day brings the warmth and laughter that fills the living rooms with the vibrant energy of family gatherings. Here are a total of five entertaining as well as relatable Hindi films to enjoy with your loved ones. These are as follows:

Mere Husband Ki Biwi

Mudassar Aziz has written as well as directed the film, ‘Mere Husband Ki Biwi.’ It is a Hindi-language drama that features Vashu Bhagnani, Jackky Bhagnani, and Deepshikha Deshmukh in pivotal roles. Puja Films has produced the film.

 It stands out amongst the other films for its fresh premise, backed by the strong performances from the lead actors. The film’s plot centres around Ankur Chadda, a real estate businessman, his wife Prabhleen, and his ex-college mate Antara. As the story unfolds, it explores the complexities of love and relationships, all while maintaining a lighthearted and humorous tone. The stars such as Arjun Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar, and Rakul Preet Singh lead the film’s cast. This film is available for streaming on JioHotstar.

Total Dhamaal

This movie is a light-hearted comedy-drama suitable for all ages. It is the third film in the Dhamaal series, and it serves as a stand-alone sequel to ‘Dhamaal’ (2007) as well as ‘Double Dhamaal’ (2011). Its plot follows a quirky mix of characters, thieves Guddu and Johnny, estranged couple Avinash and Bindu, corrupt firefighters such as Lallan and Jhingur, and the eccentric brothers Adi and Manav, as they all begin to race to locate the fifty-crore rupees hidden in Omkar Zoo.

Some wild detours and mere escapes fill in their chaotic journey to Janakpur that forms the backbone of this comic adventure. With a stellar cast featuring Ajay Devgn, Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Riteish Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi, Jaaved Jaffrey, Johnny Lever and Sanjay Mishra. The film is directed by Indra Kumar and produced by Anand Pandit and Ajay Devgn, respectively. It is available to stream on ZEE5.

Piku

‘Piku’ explores the challenges as well as the quiet joys of caring for the ageing parents through the life of a daughter who puts her professional and personal life on hold in order to look after her demanding father. In the film, Amitabh Bachchan plays the role of Bhaskor Banerjee, who has some serious, acute digestive issues, while Deepika Padukone portrays the role of his daughter, Piku. Their frequent arguments form the plot’s centre point. The story takes an unexpected turn during a road trip from Delhi to Kolkata. Shoojit Sircar directs this movie. While MSM Motion Pictures, Saraswati Entertainment and Rising Sun Films are producing it. It is available to stream on Sony LIV.

Badhaai Ho

This film tells the story of a middle-aged couple, Priyamvada and Jitendar. When Priyamvada unexpectedly becomes pregnant, the event turns their lives upside down, largely because their family members cause them embarrassment.

This situation massively disrupts the life of their son, Nakul Kaushik, which creates tension both within the family and in his relationship. It is written by Shantanu Srivastava and Akshat Ghildial, as well as directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma. The film explores the importance of family unity in challenging times. With the help of some strong performances from Ayushmann Khurrana, Neena Gupta, Gajraj Rao, and Surekha Sikri, it undoubtedly entertains the mass audience. The movie is produced by Vineet Jain and Hemant Bhandari. It can be streamed on Jio Hotstar.

Dil Dhadakne Do

The movie directed by Zoya Akhtar follows the Mehra family’s story, wherein the three children, namely Kamal, Neelam, and their children Ayesha and Kabir, go on a Mediterranean cruise to celebrate Kamal and Neelam’s 30th wedding anniversary. Moreover, beneath the celebratory facade, the family struggles with business setbacks, strained relationships, and unspoken conflicts.

Also, the film delves deeply into the themes of love, honesty, and change, as well as the delicate balance between personal freedom and the family’s expectations. The film is produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar. Its cast includes Anil Kapoor, Shefali Shah, Priyanka Chopra, Ranveer Singh, Anushka Sharma, and Farhan Akhtar in major roles. This film can be viewed on Netflix.