Where to watch Be Happy online in India
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Be Happy OTT release date
| OTT / digital release (India) | 14 March 2025 |
|---|---|
| Streaming now on | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads |
Release dates for India as listed on TMDB.
Be Happy story (no spoilers)
Be Happy is a Hindi drama about Shiv Rastogi (Abhishek Bachchan), a single father raising his daughter Dhara (Inayat Verma). Dhara is a talented dancer with one big dream: to perform on the country's biggest dance reality show. The film follows Shiv's efforts to help her get there, balancing his parental worries with her ambition. Along the way, they cross paths with characters like Maggie (Nora Fatehi), Mr. Nadar (Nassar), and a guard named Gopi (Johny Lever), while reality-show figures Sonali Bendre, Remo D'Souza, and Elli Avram appear as themselves. The tone is warm and family-oriented, mixing music and emotion as Shiv and Dhara navigate the challenges of chasing a dream. At 129 minutes, it's a compact story about a father-daughter bond and the lengths a parent will go to for a child's passion.
Should you watch Be Happy?
Watch it for
- Abhishek Bachchan and Inayat Verma anchor the father-daughter story as Shiv and Dhara, with a supporting cast that includes Nora Fatehi, Nassar, and Johny Lever.
- Director Remo D'Souza also appears as himself, and the film blends drama, music, and family genres around a dance reality show setting.
- The 129-minute runtime keeps the story tight, and the U/A 13+ certificate makes it suitable for older children and teens.
- Sonali Bendre and Remo D'Souza play themselves, adding a reality-show layer to the narrative.
Skip it if
- You prefer high-stakes action or fast-paced thrillers; this is a slow-burn family drama with a focus on emotions and dance.
- You are looking for a purely fictional reality-show narrative; the film features real personalities playing themselves, which may feel meta.
- You dislike father-daughter melodrama or musical family films; the tone is earnest and sentimental throughout.
Be Happy cast
Abhishek Bachchanas Shiv Rastogi
Inayat Vermaas Dhara Rastogi
Nora Fatehias Maggie
Nassaras Mr. Nadar
Johny Leveras Gopi (Guard)
Sonali Bendreas Herself
Remo D'Souzaas Himself
Elli Avramas Herself
Salman Yusuff Khanas Himself
Prabhu Devaas Himself
Harleen Sethias Special AppearanceBe Happy movie details
| Director | Remo D'Souza |
|---|---|
| Writer | Kanishka Singh Deo, Chirag Garg, Tushar Hiranandani, Remo D'Souza |
| Music | Harsh Upadhyay |
| Cinematography | Vijay Kumar Arora |
| Producer | Lizelle D'Souza |
| Release date | 14 March 2025 |
| Runtime | 2h 9m (129 minutes) |
| Original language | Hindi |
| Country of origin | India, United States |
| Languages spoken in the film | Hindi, Tamil, English |
| Certificate (India) | U/A 13+ |
Parental guide: is Be Happy family friendly?
This is a general guide based on the U/A 13+ certificate and family-friendly genre; actual content may vary. This is a general guide based on genre and certification.
Our verdict
Be Happy is a straightforward family drama that leans on the charm of its cast, especially Abhishek Bachchan and young Inayat Verma. The dance reality show setting and Remo D'Souza's direction give it a specific backdrop, but the story follows familiar beats. It's a decent one-time watch if you enjoy emotional father-daughter tales, though it may not surprise seasoned viewers.
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DronaFrequently asked questions
Where can I watch Be Happy online in India?
Be Happy is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in India.
When was Be Happy released?
Be Happy was released on 14 March 2025.
Who is in the cast of Be Happy?
The cast includes Abhishek Bachchan as Shiv Rastogi, Inayat Verma as Dhara Rastogi, Nora Fatehi as Maggie, Nassar as Mr. Nadar, and Johny Lever as Gopi. Sonali Bendre, Remo D'Souza, and Elli Avram appear as themselves.
Who directed Be Happy?
Be Happy was directed by Remo D'Souza.
What is the runtime of Be Happy?
Be Happy has a runtime of 129 minutes.
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