Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic
Seen it?2008 | 145 min | Drama, Comedy
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Hindi, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
One day they pray to God for help and he does help them. He sends his most mischievous, childlike, lovable angel to the rescue, with a mission to bring Ranbeer and the kids together. Geeta (Rani Mukerji) comes bicycling down a rainbow… and bursts into Ranbeer's house as the selfproclaimed new nanny. And then starts the roller coaster ride of fun, emotions, magic and love.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
Nominated for 1 PGA Award.
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 101K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kunal Kohli
- Rani MukerjiGeeta
- Saif Ali KhanRanbeer Talwar
- Ameesha PatelMallaika
- Rishi Kapoorgod
- Shriya SharmaAditi Walia