Bhoothnath (2008)

Hindi 2 hrs 30 mins Drama
Critics Score
59%
Total Reviews: 17
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Review Summary: BHOOTHNATH is a well-told story that has all it takes to appeal to kids and kids at heart besides striking a chord with the families.

Average Critic Rating: (2.84)
Cast: Amitabh Bachchan , Juhi Chawla , Shahrukh Khan , Aman Siddiqui , Priyanshu Chatterjee , Rajpal Yadav , Satish Shah , Neena Kulkarni , Shaana Diya , Nauheed Cyrusi , Ashish Chowdhry , Shashi Kiran , Achyut Potdar
Director: Vivek Sharma
Release Date: 09 May 2008

Plot: The story focuses on Aman Sharma a.k.a. Banku (Aman Siddiqui), who has recently shifted into an old bungalow in Goa, with his parents, Aditya ( Shah Rukh Khan ) and Anjali ( Juhi Chawla ). His father Aditya is an engineer on a cruise line, and therefore moves with his Read more

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Bhoothnath - Top Reviews

Ghost delivery
Full review on Rajeev Masand
Rajeev Masand, Rajeev Masand
It's quite a riot of fun that a 60-plus ghost and a seven-something kid manage to kick up with their escapades in a spooky haveli on the outskirts of Goa.
Full review on Times of India
Nikhat Kazmi, Times of India
“I only act,” is the traditional way-out of an uncomfortable question. So be it. Sure do act. But how about doing it the way you used to? With flair and conviction, not with ham and bacon.
Full review on Hindustan Times 
Khalid Mohamed, Hindustan Times 
BHOOTHNATH is a well-told story that has all it takes to appeal to kids and kids at heart besides striking a chord with the families.
Full review on Bollywood Hungama
Taran Adarsh, Bollywood Hungama
Oscar Wilde’s hugely-funny The Canterville Ghost forms the inspiration for Bhoothnath this comic-ghost story that begins on light-hearted demeanor.
Full review on SIFY
Sonia Chopra, SIFY
Or at least he tries.
Full review on Rediff 
Raja Sen, Rediff 
Amitabh Bachchan infuses charm into his angry old ghost but Bhoothnath feels too pat and calculated to work as a sparkling fairy tale. Eventually, then it just about makes it to an average mark. But in a season of terrible films, that counts for something
Full review on NDTV 
Anupama Chopra, NDTV 

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Bhoothnath - All Reviews

It is a simple, light hearted script which will make you smile, laugh and cry sometimesTo establish a successful relationship between a spirit and a human being in the very first attempt requires a clear vision and debutante director Vivek Sharma has show
Full review on Bollywood Mantra
Bollywood Mantra
To sum things up Bhoothnath works on every level although the music is disappointing. Go for it you wont be disappointed.
Full review on Now Running
Ashok Nayak, Now Running
B.R. Films are characterised by their themes of social relevance and firm, often conservative moral positions. Producer Ravi Chopra continues the tradition laid down by his father – B. R. Chopra in films like the popular Baghban (2004) the less popular Ba
Full review on Planet Bollywood
Lidia Ostepeev, Planet Bollywood
Much has been said about Bhoothnath right from the pairing of Amitabh and Shahrukh after a long time and the potential that the debutant director Vivek Sharma carries.
Full review on India Glitz
India Glitz
Overall, Bhoothnath is a solid entertainer that loses its steam towards the end. It will still appeal to people of all ages. The movie is worth it mainly to see the chemistry between Amitabh Bachchan and Aman Siddiqui. Those in fear of it being a kiddie f
Full review on Bolly Spice
Razeen, Bolly Spice
Movie Review : BhoothnathDirector : Music : Lyrics : Starring :Vivek Sharma  Vishal-Shekhar  Javed Akhtar  Amitabh Bachchan, Juhi Chawla, Shahrukh Khan, Aman Siddiqui.Bhoothnath Movie Review May 12, 2008 2:21:52 PM ISTBy Martin D'Souza, Bollywood Trade Ne
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Last time I took my kids for 'Krazzy 4' and they still blame me for that, now I have an ace my sleeves for this Sunday
Full review on Smash Hits
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Bhoothnath directed by Vivek Sharma stars Amitabh Bachchan, Aman Siddiqui, Juhi Chawla, Rajpal Yadav, Satish Shah, Priyanshu Chatterjee and Shahrukh Khan. Some good news for Shahrukh Khan fans. SRK has a good 30 mins long role in Bhoothnath! The movie is
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IF U HAVE ABANDONED YOUR PARENTS, SEE BHOOTNATH NP MOHAPATRA A bhoot and a chi...
Full review on Sulekha
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 Worth watching, it's a family treat!!!
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