Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh


Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh is a 2005 Hindi romantic comedy film, directed by Chandan Arora, starring Rajpal Yadav, Rituparna Sengupta and Kay Kay Menon as the leading actors. The film released on 7 October 2005. The story was loosely based on the 1989 Malayalam movie Vadakkunokkiyantram. Singer Mohit Chauhan used his song Guncha Koi from his album 'Sapney' in this movie.

Plot

The movie is about a qualified but short middle-aged man named Mithilesh played by Rajpal Yadav and his insecurities about his height and personality when he marries Veena, played by Rituparna Sengupta. He had never thought such a woman would marry a man his height or looks. As his married life progresses with his loving and devoted wife, his insecurities grow. He becomes jealous about his friend Saleem, played by Varun Badola, Veena's childhood friend Akash, played by Kay Kay Menon and others who he claims have an infatuation with his wife. Slowly, he suspects a change in his wife's behavior and starts believing she wants to divorce him. Being a loving husband he confesses his fear to Veena and frees her from all wifely duties. But the hidden truth, revealed at the very end, ultimately brings the couple closer.

Cast

Critical reception

The film garnered positive reviews from both critics and audiences for the non-clichéd plot, subtle cinematography and Rajpal's realistic portrayal of an insecure and self-conscious person.