Jitu is in love with Meera and wants to marry her, but her foster family sets one condition, the groom must be an orphan like her. Desperate to win her, Jitu lies that he has no family, and the fib quickly grows into a web he cannot control. What follows is a chain of misadventures as he scrambles to keep the charade alive and hold on to the girl.
Hungama House is a small Ahmedabad-made romantic comedy that leans entirely on one tall lie. Directed by Hanif Chippa and released in September 2019, it follows Jitu, played by Jeet Kumar, who is in love with Meera but runs into a strange condition from her foster family, that the man who marries her must also be an orphan. He claims he has no family, and the film turns that single fib into an ever-expanding tangle of cover stories, close calls and comic panic.
The setup is pure farce, and the film knows it. Shot in a brisk 28-day schedule and billed as a one-shot production, it moves fast and keeps the tone playful, with reliable comic faces like Chetan Daiya and Chini Raval filling out the ensemble. One genuine surprise is the soundtrack, which pulls in national playback voices including Falguni Pathak, Nakash Aziz and Palak Muchhal under a Zee Music release, a notably ambitious touch for a film of this size.
What holds it back is the thinness of the premise. A story that runs on a single deception can only stretch so far, and by the second half the misunderstandings start to repeat and the resolution is visible well before it arrives. Its 5.9 IMDb rating feels about right, a watchable, good-humoured rom-com that never quite rises above its sitcom bones. Come for the light mistaken-identity fun and the catchy songs, and do not expect the plot to outsmart you.
Verdict
A light Ahmedabad-shot rom-com built on one tall lie and a catchy soundtrack. Amiable and forgettable in equal measure.
What works
- Playful mistaken-identity premise
- Strong playback lineup including Falguni Pathak and Nakash Aziz
- Brisk romantic-comedy pacing
- Familiar comic faces like Chetan Daiya
What holds it back
- Plot runs on a single sitcom lie
- Stretches past its idea
- Predictable resolution
- Humor stays broad
Cast & crew
Music: Paresh & Bhavesh
Cast: Jeet Kumar (Jitu), Kanwal Taff (Meera), Chetan Daiya (Ravi), Chini Raval (Priya), Hemant Jha (Advocate Dhanani), Harikrishna Dave (Pankaj), Madhavi Jhaveri (Pankhudi)
Producers: Savya Bhati
Watch the trailer
Play the official trailer on YouTubeMore Comedy Gujarati films
Frequently asked
Is Hungama House worth watching?
A light Ahmedabad-shot rom-com built on one tall lie and a catchy soundtrack. Amiable and forgettable in equal measure. Kevu Che rates it 3 out of 5.
What is Hungama House about?
Jitu is in love with Meera and wants to marry her, but her foster family sets one condition, the groom must be an orphan like her. Desperate to win her, Jitu lies that he has no family, and the fib quickly grows into a web he cannot control. What follows is a chain of misadventures as he scrambles to keep the charade alive and hold on to the girl.
What is the IMDb rating of Hungama House?
Hungama House (2019) holds an IMDb rating of 5.9 out of 10.