Hardik Shubhechha
| Hardik Shubhechha | |
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| Directed by | Pushkar Jog |
| Written by | Pushkar Jog |
| Produced by | Anand Pandit Roopa Pandit Pushkar Jog |
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| Cinematography | Yogesh M. Koli |
| Edited by | Sunil Dahifale |
| Music by | Rohan-Rohan |
Production companies | Anand Pandit Motion Pictures Goosebumps Entertainment Production |
| Distributed by | Panorama Studios |
Release date |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi |
Hardik Shubhechha... Pan Tyancha Kay? (transl. Heartfelt Greetings… but what about them?), also abbreviated as Hardik Shubhechha, is a 2025 Indian Marathi-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Pushkar Jog, starring Jog and Hemal Ingle.[1][2] Produced by Anand Pandit Motion Pictures in association with Goosebumps Entertainment, the film explores the sensitive subject of sexual compatibility in marriage through a light-hearted approach.[3][4] Upon release the film received mixed reviews and failed commercially.
Plot
Madhav Joshi is a man who struggles to find a suitable bride for marriage. After considerable difficulty, he marries Radhika Pathak. On their wedding day, Madhav's friend Ravi gifts him a box of sex toys as a wedding present.
The complications begin on their first night when Radhika discovers the box. Having had a traumatic past experience with her ex-boyfriend who had used sex toys forcibly, she becomes uncomfortable and fearful that her new husband might behave similarly. This discovery creates a significant rift between the newly married couple, and for five months, they are unable to consummate their marriage. Radhika confides in her friend Sapna about her past trauma and her fears regarding her husband, though she doesn't reveal that she had seen the box of sex toys. Meanwhile, the tension in their relationship continues to mount as both partners struggle with unspoken fears and misunderstandings.
After five months of marital discord, Madhav travels to Amsterdam and Paris for a work assignment. During his time in Amsterdam, he befriends Natasha, a divorcee who helps him understand the importance of communication in relationships. She advises Madhav to have an honest conversation with his wife to resolve their differences. Back in India, Sapna explains to Radhika that using intimacy aids to enhance marital relationships is considered normal and healthy. Realizing her mistake and understanding that her fears were based on past trauma rather than her husband's intentions, Radhika decides to make amends. She travels to Paris where Madhav is staying and apologizes to him, leading to the resolution of their marital issues.
Cast
- Pushkar Jog as Madhav Joshi
- Hemal Ingle as Radhika Pathak
- Purvi Mundada as Natasha
- Abhijeet Chavan as Madhav's father
- Vishakha Subhedar as Madhav's mother
- Prithvik Pratap as Ravi[5]
- Anushka Sarkate as Sapna
- Vijay Patkar
- Kishori Ambiye as Radhika's mother
Production
The principal photography took place at various locations abroad, including Amsterdam, Paris, and Dubai, making it the first Marathi film to be shot in Amsterdam and Paris.[6][7]
Soundtrack
The first romantic song, O Bawari, was unveiled on February 14, 2025, coinciding with Valentine's Day.[8]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "O Bawari" | Manndar Cholkar | Rohan-Rohan | Sonu Nigam | 3:15 |
| 2. | "Dokyala Shot" | Pushkar Jog, Varun Likhate | Salil Amrute | Varun Likhate | 1:53 |
| Total length: | 5:08 | ||||
Release and reception
The motion poster was released in February 2025 followed by the trailer on 27 February 2025.[9][10] Hardik Shubhechha was released theatrically across India on 21 March 2025 and was distributed by Panorama Studios. The film received mixed to positive reviews from critics who praised Pushkar Jog's bold approach to addressing sexual compatibility in marriage. [11]
References
- ^ Kadam, Shruti (3 February 2025). "Hardik Shubheccha: 'हार्दिक शुभेच्छा…पण त्याचं काय'; वैवाहिक नातेसंबंधांवर भाष्य करणाऱ्या नव्या चित्रपटाचे मोशन पोस्टर प्रदर्शित". Marathi News Saam TV (in Marathi). Retrieved 16 February 2025.
- ^ शिकलगार, स्वालिया न (7 February 2025). "Hardik Shubhechha Movie | पुष्कर जोग-हेमल इंगळेचा चित्रपट 'हार्दिक शुभेच्छा' येतोय". Pudhari News (in Marathi). Retrieved 4 October 2025.
- ^ "Ianslive". ianslive.in. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
- ^ narayan, kimaya (3 February 2025). "Marathi Movie : हार्दिक शुभेच्छा … पण त्याचं काय? पुष्कर जोगच्या नव्या सिनेमाचं पोस्टर प्रदर्शित". Marathi News Esakal (in Marathi). Retrieved 16 February 2025.
- ^ "महाराष्ट्राची हास्यजत्रा फेम् 'पृथ्वीक'चं 'हार्दिक शुभेच्छा' नावाचं नवीन चित्रपट लवकरच येणार". Loksatta. 8 July 2023. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
- ^ "Pushkar Jog : हार्दिक शुभेच्छा पण त्याचं काय? पुष्करच्या पोस्टने वेधलं लक्ष". My Mahanagar (in Marathi). 3 February 2025. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
- ^ "मराठी सिनेमात होतायंत हटके प्रयोग; पुष्कर जोग घेऊन येतोय लैंगिक सुसंगततेवर भाष्य करणारा चित्रपट". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 16 February 2025.
- ^ शिकलगार, स्वालिया न (14 February 2025). "Hardik Shubheccha | 'हार्दिक शुभेच्छा… पण त्याचं काय?' चित्रपटातील रोमँटिक गाणे प्रदर्शित". Pudhari News (in Marathi). Retrieved 16 February 2025.
- ^ "'हार्दिक शुभेच्छा' चित्रपटाचा ट्रेलर प्रकाशन; पुश्कर जोग आणि हेमल इंगळे प्रमुख भूमिकेत". Lokmat. 15 July 2023. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
- ^ narayan, kimaya (28 February 2025). "Marathi Movie : लग्नानंतरची गोष्ट सांगणार 'हार्दिक शुभेच्छा... पण त्याचं काय?' ; सिनेमाचा ट्रेलर प्रदर्शित". Marathi News Esakal (in Marathi). Retrieved 4 October 2025.
- ^ Information, Film (21 March 2025). "'HARDIK SHUBHECHCHA' (MARATHI) REVIEW | 21 March, 2025". Film Information. Retrieved 4 October 2025.