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Hema Malini Praises Neena Gupta's 'Aachari Baa' as a Must-Watch Film

Veteran actress and politician Hema Malini has publicly endorsed the family drama 'Aachari Baa', calling it a must-watch film. She praised the heartwarming story of a woman's resilience and specifically highlighted Neena Gupta's brilliant performance in the lead role. The film is a remake of the 2023 Tamil movie 'Appatha' and features a supporting cast including Kabir Bedi and Vatsal Sheth. It premiered on the JioHotstar platform in March of last year.

Key Points: Hema Malini Reviews Neena Gupta's Aachari Baa

  • Hema Malini endorses film on Instagram
  • Story of a woman's resilience and empowerment
  • Neena Gupta delivers a brilliant performance
  • Remake of Tamil movie 'Appatha'
  • Premiered on JioHotstar
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Hema Malini calls Neena Gupta's Aachari Baa 'a must watch'

Veteran actress Hema Malini calls Neena Gupta's family drama 'Aachari Baa' a must-watch for its heartwarming story of resilience.

Hema Malini calls Neena Gupta's Aachari Baa 'a must watch'
"A must watch film. - Hema Malini"

Mumbai, March 28

Veteran actress and politician Hema Malini called Neena Gupta's family drama "Aachari Baa" 'a must watch'.

Hema Malini, who recently got the opportunity to witness the drama, shared her best wishes to the cast and crew.

Praising the heartwarming tale of a woman's resilience, the 'Sholay' actress uploaded a poster of "Aachari Baa" on Instagram and wrote, "Recently watched 'Aachari Baa', a heartwarming story of a woman's resilience and empowerment. A simple and impactful narration. I extend my best wishes to the cast and crew. Neena Gupta has given a brilliant performance. An adorable companion with her was the Golden Retriever. A must watch film. (sic)"

Made under the direction of Hardik Gajjar, the project has been backed by the banner Jio Studios in collaboration with Hardik Gajjar Films and Backbencher Pictures.

A remake of the 2023 Tamil movie "Appatha", "Aachari Baa" features Neena Gupta as the lead Jaishnavi, along with Kabir Bedi as Brijesh Malhotra, Vatsal Sheth as Ketan, Vandana Pathak as Sharda, Manasi Rachh as Manorama, Apoorva Arora as Dhanashree, and Shah Bhavya as Harsh, along with others.

Talking about the movie, Neena Gupta had said, "Baa is not just a character but she is a reflection of countless mothers and grandmothers who have given their whole lives to their families, only to find themselves alone in the end. She is strong, yet fragile. She is fierce, yet deeply vulnerable. She does not ask for much, just a little love, a little time, a little presence".

"This film is my way of reminding everyone that love should never be an afterthought. If you still have your parents or grandparents around, don't wait for a 'tomorrow' to show them you care. I am grateful that JioHotstar is bringing this story to audiences everywhere, because it's a message that needs to be heard", the 'Panchayat' actress added.

Presented by Jio Studios, Hardik Gajjar Films, and Backbencher Pictures, 'Aachari Baa' has been produced by Jyoti Deshpande, Poonam Shroff, and Parth Gajjar.

The film premiered on JioHotstar on March 14 last year.

- IANS

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Rahul R
This is the kind of content we need more of. In a sea of mindless action films, a simple story about family and elders is so refreshing. Neena Gupta's quote about parents and grandparents hit home. My dadi lives alone in our village, this article reminded me to call her.
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Aman W
Respectfully, while the message is important, I wish our veteran actors would also support new, original scripts and not just remakes. The South industry is creating amazing originals, we should too. That said, Neena ji is a powerhouse performer, so will definitely give it a watch.
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Sarah B
Watched it last week! It's a beautiful, slice-of-life film. The scene where she's talking to the dog just broke my heart. It speaks a universal language about loneliness in old age. Kudos to the entire team.
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Vikram M
Hema Malini calling it a must-watch is recommendation enough for me! Our film industry needs more women-centric stories that aren't just about romance. Going to watch it with my mother this weekend.
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Kavitha C
The cast is stellar! Neena Gupta, Kabir Bedi, Vandana Pathak... such experienced actors. This is what OTT platforms should be used for - telling important stories that might not get a huge theatrical release. Jio Studios is doing good work.

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