Meethe Mein Kya Hai, a Diwali family drama, streams on Netflix

Netflix has released *Meethe Mein Kya Hai*, a Hindi family drama about a multi-generational household gathering in Lucknow for Diwali. The film was written and directed by debutant Radhika Bansal and runs 1 hour and 52 minutes.

The story centres on Nani, played by Rohini Hattangadi, the matriarch of the Agarwal family. Her relatives arrive for the festival, each carrying emotional baggage. Jai, played by Ritwik Bhowmik, is an architect still grieving the death of his wife two years earlier. His mother Amrita, played by Ayesha Raza, worries about how Nani is managing alone.

The spark for much of the drama is Sana, played by Dalai, who marries Karam, played by Vikram Bakshi, without telling her family. Her decision sets off a series of tensions over the four days of Diwali. A neighbour's 13-year-old daughter, Meera, played by Shivika Rishi, is also staying at the house and forms a bond with Jai.

Mixed reviews of the script

One independent review praised the film as pleasant and safe, saying it mixes observational humour with light drama. It said the film is keen to move on from difficult behaviour and the past. Another review described a comforting, slice-of-life atmosphere that feels like a cosy Diwali gathering.

Both reviews pointed to weaknesses in the writing. One said Sana's actions felt implausible. The other said some subplots and conflicts seemed added mainly to pad the runtime.

Where to watch

The film is available to stream on Netflix in Hindi. It has been released in the lead-up to Diwali, a festival when many families in India gather together, and the film is pitched at that audience.

The sources do not say whether the film will be shown in cinemas, and they do not give any figures on viewership.