On Madhuri Dixit's birthday, 'Maa Behen' gets release date
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Netflix has unveiled the release date for its upcoming film Maa Behen, starring Madhuri Dixit, Triptii Dimri, and Dharna Durgaa in lead roles. The streamer made the announcement on Dixit's 59th birthday on Friday. The film will be released on June 4. Described as a "chaotic crime-comedy," Maa Behen follows a dysfunctional mother-daughter trio whose lives spiral into madness after they find a dead body in their kitchen.
Plot synopsis
This is what happens in 'Maa Behen'
Maa Behen follows Rekha, a mother trying to hold her fractured family together while raising her two daughters, Jaya and Sushma. As chaos ensues after they discover a dead body in their kitchen, the trio must navigate the strange situation while keeping their neighbors from finding out. The film mixes small-town quirks with family-oriented comedy and crime for a "wildly entertaining ride full of 'kaand.'"
Production details
Meet the cast and crew of the film
Maa Behen also features Ravi Kishan alongside the lead trio in pivotal roles, Geetanjali Kulkarni, Shardul Bhardwaj, and Arunoday Singh, in supporting roles. The movie is directed by Suresh Triveni and produced by Abundantia Entertainment in association with Opening Image Films. Vikram Malhotra, Founder & CEO of Abundantia Entertainment, said in a statement that the film "is the kind of story that hooks you with its audacious premise and stays with you for its emotional truth."
Director's statement
'With director Suresh Triveni's sensitive gaze and his ability...'
Ruchikaa Kapoor Sheikh, Director of Original Films at Netflix India, also spoke about the film. She said, "Maa Behen is a truly special addition to our growing library of entertainers - a hilarious comedy full of surprises that begins with laughs and unravels in unexpected, exciting ways." "With director Suresh Triveni's sensitive gaze and his ability to build characters with real depth, the film brings together the incredible trio... along with our beloved Ravi Kishan, in never-seen-before roles."