Ayushmann Khurrana, RajKummar Rao, and Kriti Sanon’s romantic comedy Bareilly Ki Barfi marked its 7th anniversary, with reflections and celebrations from the film’s cast and crew. The film, directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, was released seven years ago and quickly became a hit, both at the box office and among critics.
To commemorate the occasion, Ayushmann Khurrana shared a video on his Instagram story, with the caption “7 years Bareilly Ki Barfi.” Director Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari also took to Instagram to express her gratitude, sharing a series of throwback pictures from the film’s production. In her heartfelt post, she reflected on the journey of making the film while balancing her role as a mother, crediting her success to the unwavering support and confidence from her own mother. “7 years #BareillyKiBarfi. Gratitude for the love. And especially for you Amma, the cinema lover,” she wrote. Tiwari also mentioned how her mother’s words gave her the courage to follow her dreams, stating, “Your words gave me the wings to follow my unknown path and the reason I got into making movies.”
Bareilly Ki Barfi was based on Nicolas Barreau’s best-selling novel The Ingredients of Love and featured a stellar supporting cast, including Pankaj Tripathi and Seema Pahwa. The film garnered widespread acclaim for its charming story and engaging performances. The plot revolves around Bitti, played by Kriti Sanon, a free-spirited young woman who refuses to conform to societal expectations of marriage. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she meets Chirag Dubey, a printing press owner portrayed by Ayushmann Khurrana, and expresses her desire to meet her favorite author, Pritam Vidrohi, played by RajKummar Rao.
The film’s soundtrack, including popular songs like “Sweety Tera Drama” and “Nazm Nazm,” became instant hits, capturing the vibrant and playful essence of the movie. As Bareilly Ki Barfi celebrates its seventh anniversary, it continues to be remembered as a delightful and heartwarming film in Indian cinema.
