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Kaalidhar Laapata
Official release poster
Directed byMadhumita
Screenplay byMadhumita
Story byMadhumita
Based onK.D. (2019) by Madhumita
Produced by
  • Monisha Advani
  • Madhu Bhojwani
  • Nikkhil Advani
  • Umesh KR Bansal
  • Pragati Deshmukh
Starring
CinematographyGairik Sarkar
Edited byGairik Sarkar
Music byAmit Trivedi
Production
companies
Distributed byZEE5
Release date
  • 4 July 2025 (2025-07-04)
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Kaalidhar Laapata (transl. Kaalidhar missing) is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language drama film written and directed by Madhumita.[1] The film stars Abhishek Bachchan in the lead role as Kaalidhar, alongside Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub and child actor Daivik Bhagela in supporting roles.[2][3] Produced by Zee Studios and Emmay Entertainment, it is the Hindi remake of Madhumita's 2019 Tamil film K.D..

It premiered on the ZEE5 streaming platform on 4 July 2025.[4][5]

Plot

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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.[6] 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.

Cast

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Production

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Kaalidhar Laapata is Madhumita's first Hindi-language feature film. It is a remake of her Tamil movie K.D. (Karuppu Durai) (2019).[7] The film was produced by Monisha Advani, Madhu Bhojwani, Nikkhil Advani, Umesh Kr Bansal, and Pragati Deshmukh under the banners of Zee Studios and Emmay Entertainment.[8] Principal photography took place in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Soundtrack

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Kaalidhar Laapata
Soundtrack album by
Amit Trivedi
Released23 June 2025
Recorded2024–2025
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length10:59
LanguageHindi
LabelZee Music Company
Amit Trivedi chronology
Azaad
(2025) 		Kaalidhar Laapata
(2025)
External audio
audio icon Kaalidhar Laapata - Full Album on YouTube

The music of the film is composed by Amit Trivedi while lyrics are written by Geet Sagar.[9]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Dil Banjaara"Geet SagarRaghav Chaitanya3:38
2."Hans Ke Jaane De" Chirag Kotwal, Amit Trivedi, Rajiv Sundaresan, Rishikesh Kamerkar, Arun Kamath3:46
3."Haseen Pareshaaniyaan" Jubin Nautiyal, Shahid Mallya, Deepali Sathe3:35
Total length:10:59

Release

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The film is scheduled for an exclusive direct-to-digital release on ZEE5 on 4 July 2025.[10][11]

Reception

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Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express 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."[12] Shweta Keshri of India Today 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."[13] Snehal Dhingra of Times Now 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."[14]

Devesh Sharma of Filmfare 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."[15] Deepa Gahlot of Rediff.com gave 2.5 stars out of 5 and commented that "Watch Kaalidhar Laapata because clean family-viewing films are getting scarcer by the week."[16] Rahul Desai of The Hollywood Reporter India observed that "Abhishek Bachchan stars as a dementia-afflicted character in this 'Baghban'-coded remake of a Tamil film."[17]

Shilajit Mitra of The Hindu observed that "A man goes on a transformative journey in a safely placid film."[18] Sreeparna Sengupta of The Times of India 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."[19] Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in 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."[20]

Swathi P. Ajith of Onmanorama described the film as "an emotionally ambitious but uneven drama," noting that Abhishek Bachchan "anchors" the story effectively.[21] Abhishek Srivastava of Moneycontrol wrote that Bachchan "shines in a film that has heart and soul but somehow forgets to feel."[22] Shreyanka Mazumdar of News18 rated 2.5 out of 5 stars, stating, "Kaalidhar Laapata 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."[23] Similarly, Jaya Dwivedi of India TV gave it 2.5 out of 5 stars and remarked that "Abhishek Bachchan shines in parts but the film falls short of expectations."[24] Kaashif Hajee of The Quint rated the film 2 out of 5 stars, commenting that "earnest performances can’t save this remake."[25] In contrast, Sajin Shrijith of The Week offered a more favorable view, stating that "Abhishek Bachchan is in top form in an imperfect, yet necessary film."[26]

References

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  1. ^ "Abhishek Bachchan, Daivik Bhagela and Director Madhumita Light Up Bhopal for ZEE5's Heartfelt Drama Kaalidhar Laapata". Firstpost. 2025-06-26. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
  2. ^ Mitra, Shilajit (2025-06-25). "Abhishek Bachchan interview | 'I want to jump off buildings, ride bikes, dance in Switzerland and sing beautiful songs'". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 2025-06-30. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
  3. ^ "'Abhishek Bachchan taught me how to do script reading': Child artist Daivik of 'Kaalidhar Laapata' says, 'I was selected from 700 children who auditioned for the film' - Madhya Pradesh News". Bhaskar English. 2025-06-28. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
  4. ^ "Kaalidhar Laapata: Abhishek Bachchan Visits Grandma's Hometown To Promote New Film, Says "Coming Back To Bhopal Is Always Deeply Personal"". Koimoi. 2025-06-27. Archived from the original on 2025-06-30. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
  5. ^ Sen, Subhadrika (2025-06-20). "Is Abhishek Bachchan going 'missing' with a purpose in his next Kaalidhar Laapata?". Indulgexpress. Archived from the original on 2025-06-30. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
  6. ^ "'Kaalidhar Laapata' trailer: Abhishek Bachchan sets out to complete his bucket list". The Hindu. 2025-06-22. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 2025-07-04. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
  7. ^ Kar, Shramana (29 June 2025). "Revisit these Tamil movies remade in Hindi before Abhishek Bachchan's Kaalidhar Laapata drops on OTT". Hindustan Times.
  8. ^ "Kaalidhar Laapata announcement: Abhishek Bachchan brings a soulful journey in bold new avatar". OTTPlay. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
  9. ^ "Kaalidhar Laapata (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Jiosaavn. 9 July 2025.
  10. ^ "'Kaalidhar Laapata' trailer: Abhishek Bachchan sets out to complete his bucket list". The Hindu. 2025-06-22. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
  11. ^ Gaur, Trisha (2025-06-22). "Kaalidhar Laapata Trailer Review: Abhishek Bachchan Finds Himself In A Lost Film & I Just Want To Give Him A Jaadoo Ki Jhappi". Koimoi. Archived from the original on 2025-06-30. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
  12. ^ Gupta, Shubhra (2025-04-07). "Kaalidhar Laapata movie review: Earnest Abhishek Bachchan struggles to keep up with child star in this lost-and-found saga". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 2025-07-04. Retrieved 2025-04-07.
  13. ^ Keshri, Shweta (2025-04-07). "Kaalidhar Laapata review: Abhishek Bachchan shines but film falls short". Indian Today. Archived from the original on 2025-07-04. Retrieved 2025-04-07.
  14. ^ Dhingra, Snehal (2025-04-07). "Kaalidhar Laapata Review: Abhishek Bachchan Leads Beautiful Journey Of Memory Loss And Rediscovery With Daivik Baghela". Times Now. Retrieved 2025-04-07.
  15. ^ Sharma, devesh (2025-04-07). "Kaalidhar Laapata Review: Abhishek Bachchan and Daivik Bhagela Shine in This Heartwarming Film". Filmfare. Archived from the original on 2025-07-04. Retrieved 2025-04-07.
  16. ^ Gahlot, Deepa (2025-04-07). "Kaalidhar Laapata Review: Worth A Watch". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 2025-07-04. Retrieved 2025-04-07.
  17. ^ Desai, Rahul (2025-04-07). "'Kaalidhar Laapata' Movie Review: Abhishek Bachchan-Starrer is a Sweet Story Undone By Bland Storytelling". The Hollywood Reporter India. Retrieved 2025-04-07.
  18. ^ Mitra, Shilajit (2025-04-07). "'Kaalidhar Laapata' movie review: Abhishek Bachchan stars in a sweet but unremarkable 'K.D.' remake". The Hindu. Retrieved 2025-04-07.
  19. ^ Sengupta, Sreeparna (2025-04-07). "Kaalidhar Laapata Movie Review: Abhishek Bachchan's moving act is the key to this slice-of-life dramaremake". The Times of India. Retrieved 2025-04-07.
  20. ^ Ramnath, Nandini (2025-04-07). "'Kaalidhar Laapata' review: An effective tale of losing and finding a family". Scroll.in. Archived from the original on 2025-07-04. Retrieved 2025-04-07.
  21. ^ "'Kaalidhar Laapata' Movie Review: Abhishek Bachchan anchors an emotionally ambitious but uneven drama". Onmanorama. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
  22. ^ "Kaalidhar Laapata movie review: Abhishek Bachchan shines in a film that has heart and soul but somehow forgets to feel". moneycontrol.
  23. ^ "Kaalidhar Laapata Review: Abhishek Bachchan Anchors A Lost Film But Daivik Bhagela Is Scene-Stealer". News18. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
  24. ^ "Kaalidhar Laapata Movie Review: Abhishek Bachchan shines in parts but film falls short of expectations". India TV News. 2025-07-04. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
  25. ^ Hajee, Kaashif (2025-07-04). "Kaalidhar Laapata: Earnest Performances Can't Save This Remake". TheQuint. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
  26. ^ "'Kaalidhar Laapata' review: Abhishek Bachchan is in top form in an imperfect, yet necessary film". The Week. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
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