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Bhool Chuk Maaf
Theatrical release poster
Directed byKaran Sharma
Written byKaran Sharma
Produced byDinesh Vijan
Starring
CinematographySudeep Chatterjee
Edited byManish Pradhan
Music byScore:
Ketan Sodha
Songs:
Tanishk Bagchi
Production
companies
Distributed by
Release date
  • 23 May 2025 (2025-05-23)
Running time
121 minutes[1][2]
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Bhool Chuk Maaf (transl. Forgive my mistakes) is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language science fiction romantic comedy film written and directed by Karan Sharma, and produced by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films, in association with Amazon MGM Studios in its Indian film debut.[3] The film starring Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi, and Seema Pahwa in lead roles.[4][5]

Premise

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Set in Varanasi, the film captures small-town romance. The story revolves around Ranjan, a hopeless romantic who secures a government job to marry his girlfriend, Titli Mishra. As they prepare for their wedding, a bizarre time loop occurs, with Titli being oblivious to it, repeatedly resetting the day to the Haldi ceremony, leaving Ranjan stuck in the frustrating world of a time loop.

Cast

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Production

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Development

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Earlier, reports suggested that Kartik Aaryan and Shraddha Kapoor would star in the film. However, Aaryan later dismissed these claims on Twitter, calling them rumours with no truth.[7]

In April 2024, Maddock Films officially announced its lineup for 2024 and 2025, including this project.[8] Directed by Karan Sharma, this marks his second collaboration with Maddock Films after the upcoming romantic drama Shiddat 2, where Wamiqa Gabbi stars opposite Sunny Kaushal.[9]

Casting

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Rajkummar Rao (left) playing the main character, alongside Wamiqa Gabbi (right).

Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi will play the lead roles in the film. This marks Rao's sixth collaboration with Maddock Films, following his work on Stree, Made in China, Roohi, Hum Do Hamare Do, and Stree 2.[8] Seema Pahwa also playing important role in the film.[10] In February 2025, it is reported that Jay Thakkar joined the cast.[11]

The film also features Sanjay Mishra, Zakir Hussain, and Raghubir Yadav in pivotal roles.[12]

Filming

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On 2 January 2024, Rao and Gabbi arrived in Varanasi to commence shooting.[9] On 29 March 2025, they filmed a sequence at a studio in Mira Road, where a set resembling a small-town street was built for a lively promotional song. This track, composed by Tanishk Bagchi, features choreography by Vijay Ganguly and styling by Sheetal Sharma. Another song was filmed in Varanasi in mid-April.[13]

Music

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The film's soundtrack was composed by Tanishk Bagchi, written by Irshad Kamil while the background score is composed by Ketan Sodha.

The song "Waalian" by Harnoor is recreated for the film and the song was titled "Koi Na" was released on 16 April 2025. Originally lyrics written by Gifty.[14]

The song "Chor Bazaari Phir Se" from the 2009 film Love Aaj Kal, sung by Neeraj Shridhar and Sunidhi Chauhan is recreated for the film.[15]

Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Koi Naa"Harnoor, Shreya Ghoshal3:41
2."Chor Bazari Phir Se"Neeraj Shridhar, Sunidhi Chauhan, Zahrah S. Khan, Pravesh Mallick3:01
3."Sawariya Tera"Raghav Chaitanya, Varun Jain, Suvarna Tiwari, Pravesh Mallick, Priyanka Sarkaar2:46
4."Ting Ling Sajna"Madhubanti Bagchi, Tanishk Bagchi2:52

Marketing

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The first teaser was released on 18 February 2025.[16][10] On 10 April 2025, the trailer was launched in a press conference, held in Mumbai.[12][17] On April 25, 2025, a promotional event for the film took place at Raj Mandir Cinema in Jaipur, featuring RajKummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi.[18] As part of their promotional campaign, the duo also visited Lucknow. On April 30, 2025, they made an appearance on the sets of Hip Hop India Season 2.[19] On 19 May 2025, pre-release event was held at Film and Television Institute of India in Pune.[20]

Release

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The film was set to release in theatres on 9 May 2025.[21] However it was postponed to 16 May 2025 for a direct-to-streaming release on Amazon Prime Video, with the makers citing the 2025 India–Pakistan conflict as a reason.[22] After over 5000 tickets were sold via ticket sales from booking counters and online outlets clocking over Rs 3 crores in ticket sales, it resulted in backlash from distributors and film exhibitors.[23] As a result, PVR INOX filed a lawsuit against Maddock Films for cancelling the theatrical release at the eleventh hour and moving it to a digital platform, alleging that the last-minute cancellation led to substantial financial losses.[24][25]

On 9 May 2025, the Bombay High Court granted ad-interim relief to PVR INOX and restrained Maddock Films from releasing the film on any streaming or non-theatrical platform until the 8-week holdback period expired following its first theatrical release in India.[26][27]

On 14 May 2025, Maddock Films and PVR INOX mutually decided the film would now release in theatres on 23 May 2025 and after two weeks of its theatrical run would begin streaming on Amazon Prime Video from 6 June 2025.[28][29]

References

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  1. ^ "Bhool Chuk Maaf (12A)". British Board of Film Classification. 6 May 2025. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
  2. ^ "Bhool Chuk Maaf (2025)". Central Board of Film Certification. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
  3. ^ "Rajkummar Rao, Wamiqa Gabbi's Bhool Chuk Maaf' teaser promises heady cocktail of love, fate, and redemption". The Times of India. 18 February 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 25 March 2025. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
  4. ^ "Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi's time-loop comedy Bhool Chuk Maaf gets release date". The New Indian Express. 27 March 2025. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
  5. ^ Rajguru, Sumit (9 April 2025). "Bhool Chuk Maaf Actor Rajkummar Rao Is Looking For 'Sarkaari Naukri' BUT Here's The Twist". Times Now. Archived from the original on 10 April 2025. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
  6. ^ "Dhanashree Verma Sizzles In Rajkummar Rao's Bhool Chuk Maaf Song Ting Ling Sajna". News 18. 6 May 2025. Archived from the original on 6 May 2025. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
  7. ^ "Kartik Aaryan Denies Being a Part of Bhul Chuk Maaf With Shraddha Kapoor Day After Film's Announcement". News18. Archived from the original on 10 April 2025. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
  8. ^ a b "Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi to play leads in Dinesh Vijan's romance drama: Report". Bollywood Hungama. 8 April 2024. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
  9. ^ a b "SCOOP: Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi arrive in Varanasi to kick off the shoot for Maddock Films' Bhul Chuk Maaf". Bollywood Hungama. 2 June 2024. Archived from the original on 10 April 2025. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
  10. ^ a b Gupta, Twinkle (10 April 2025). "Bhool Chuk Maaf trailer out: Rajkummar Rao, Wamiqa Gabbi's time loop film seems like a fun ride". India TV News. Archived from the original on 14 April 2025. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
  11. ^ "Jay Thakkar reunites with Rajkummar Rao in Bhool Chuk Maaf: He is a secure actor". The Times of India. 21 February 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 17 April 2025. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
  12. ^ a b Rawat, Sudeep Singh. "Bhool Chuk Maaf trailer out: Rajkummar Rao gets caught in endless time loop". Business Standard. Archived from the original on 15 April 2025. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
  13. ^ "Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi to shoot new songs for Bhool Chuk Maaf: Report". Bollywood Hungama. 6 April 2025. Archived from the original on 10 April 2025. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
  14. ^ Juneja, Apeksha (16 April 2025). "Bhool Chuk Maaf song Koi Naa OUT: Rajkummar Rao, Wamiqa Gabbi's sweet chemistry will make you think of your special one". Pinkvilla. Archived from the original on 16 April 2025. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
  15. ^ Juneja, Apeksha (18 February 2025). "Bhool Chuk Maaf Teaser OUT: Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi's wedding takes time loop twist; don't miss Chor Bazaari song". Pinkvilla. Archived from the original on 10 April 2025. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
  16. ^ "Bhool Chuk Maaf teaser: Rajkummar Rao gets stuck in a time loop just before his wedding to Wamiqa Gabbi. Watch". Hindustan Times. 18 February 2025. Archived from the original on 18 February 2025. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
  17. ^ "Wamiqa Gabbi & Rajkummar Rao Flaunt Their Ethnic Style At Bhool Chuk Maaf's Trailer Launch | Filmfare.com". Filmfare. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
  18. ^ "Watch: RajKummar Rao, Wamiqa Gabbi Visit Jaipur's Iconic Rajmandir Cinema To Promote Bhul Chuk Maaf". News18. Archived from the original on 1 May 2025. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
  19. ^ "Malaika Arora-Rajkummar Rao Set Dance Floor On Fire, Groove To Bhool Chuk Maaf Track Chor Bazari Phir - WATCH". Times Now. 30 April 2025. Archived from the original on 1 May 2025. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
  20. ^ "Rajkummar Rao, Wamiqa Gabbi Promote Bhool Chuk Maaf With Unique 'Unboxing' Video". News18. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
  21. ^ "'Bhool Chuk Maaf' release delayed: Here's when it will hit theaters now". The Times of India. 26 March 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
  22. ^ "Bhool Chuk Maaf goes direct-to-OTT on May 16 amid "heightened security drills across the nation"". Bollywood Hungama. 8 May 2025. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
  23. ^ "Bhool Chuk Maaf's last minute OTT release faces backlash from exhibitors: "Opening advances and then pulling out of releasing a film is UNHEARD of. This NEVER happens, that too on the last day"". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
  24. ^ "PVR sues Maddock Films after cancellation of Bhool Chuk Maaf theatrical release". India Today. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
  25. ^ "Exhibitors furious as Bhool Chuk Maaf skips theatrical release for OTT: Betrayal or smart move, what really happened?". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
  26. ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Bombay High Court restrains OTT release of Bhool Chuk Maaf; upholds PVR Inox's rights; next hearing on June 16 (COMPLETE DETAILS INSIDE)". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
  27. ^ "No Bhool Chuk Maaf's release till next hearing on June 16: Bombay court". India Today. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
  28. ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Bhool Chuk Maaf gets new theatrical release date after legal row between Maddock & PVRInox". Pinkvilla. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
  29. ^ "Bhool Chuk Maaf: Rajkummar Rao Film CANCELS OTT Release Amid Legal Battle, Set To Arrive In Theatres". Times Now News. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
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