Kaalidhar Laapata

<p>The story follows Kaalidhar, a middle-aged man experiencing memory loss and a sense of abandonment after overhearing his family’s plan to leave him behind during a religious gathering. Choosing to leave on his own, Kaalidhar embarks on a journey during which he meets Ballu, an eight-year-old orphan. The unlikely duo forms a bond and sets out on a road trip across India to fulfill items on Kaalidhar’s bucket list, leading him to rediscover joy and purpose. It deals with the different emotions of life. In one hand, extreme selfishness of human greed and in another the love and affection to see the life with a different stance. is ‘s first Hindi-language feature film. It is a remake of her Tamil movie (2019). The film was produced by Monisha Advani, Madhu Bhojwani, , Umesh Kr Bansal, and Pragati Deshmukh under the banners of and . Principal photography took place in . The music of the film is composed by while lyrics are written by Geet Sagar. The Original Background Score is composed by Tajdar Junaid. The film is scheduled for an exclusive release on on 4 July 2025. of gave 2 stars out of 5 and writes that “Child actor Daivik, a wide smile lighting up his face, is a natural. He settles into a rhythm which makes their journey somewhat palatable: it is Abhishek Bachchan who struggles to match up.” Shweta Keshri of rated 3/5 stars and said “‘Kaalidhar Laapata’ reminds us that life can surprise us with joy, even in tough times. And shows how friendship can cross age barriers, healing our pained hearts.” Snehal Dhingra of gave 4 stars out of 5 and said that “Abhishek Bachchan once again proves his emotional depth in this film, delivering a performance that brings life and connection to the screen.” Devesh Sharma of rated 3.5/5 stars and said that “This is a film that doesn’t shout. It meanders, like memory. But stay with it, and you’ll be rewarded with a story that not only brings a smile to your face but also stays long after the credits roll.” of gave 2.5 stars out of 5 and commented that “Watch Kaalidhar Laapata because clean family-viewing films are getting scarcer by the week.” Rahul Desai of observed that “Abhishek Bachchan stars as a dementia-afflicted character in this ‘Baghban’-coded remake of a Tamil film.” Shilajit Mitra of observed that “A man goes on a transformative journey in a safely placid film.” Sreeparna Sengupta of gave 3.5 stars out of 5 and said that “‘Kaalidhar Laapata’ is a touching, slice-of-life drama that ends on an uplifting note and makes for a decent watch.” Nandini Ramnath of said that “While Kaalidhar Laapata is sluggishly paced and doesn’t capture the sheer ordinariness of its anguished hero or his milieu, the remake does portray the ways in which love and empathy transcend familial ties.” Swathi P. Ajith of described the film as “an emotionally ambitious but uneven drama,” noting that Abhishek Bachchan “anchors” the story effectively. Abhishek Srivastava of wrote that Bachchan “shines in a film that has heart and soul but somehow forgets to feel.” Shreyanka Mazumdar of rated 2.5 out of 5 stars, stating, ” is a film that means well but delivers too little. Daivik Bhagela’s delightful performance and Abhishek Bachchan’s restraint offer moments of charm, but they are trapped in a film that doesn’t know how to fully use them.” Similarly, Jaya Dwivedi of gave it 2.5 out of 5 stars and remarked that “Abhishek Bachchan shines in parts but the film falls short of expectations.” Kaashif Hajee of rated the film 2 out of 5 stars, commenting that “earnest performances can’t save this remake.” In contrast, Sajin Shrijith of offered a more favorable view, stating that “Abhishek Bachchan is in top form in an imperfect, yet necessary film.”</p>