Sharan Sharma is the director of the 2024 Hindi-language romantic sports drama Mr. & Mrs. Mahi, which is produced by Dharma Productions and Zee Studios. Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor are the film’s main stars. The announcement was made in November 2021, and the filming was done between May 2022 and May 2023. The movie came out on May 31, 2024.

Sports dramas often depict players pushing themselves to the utmost in order to attain greatness and overcoming adversity with fortitude. In his romantic sports drama, director Sharan Sharma takes a welcome diversion by examining how uncertainty and self-doubt can destroy goals as well as relationships.

The movie’s humorous title, which also pays homage to player M S Dhoni, comes from Sharma and co-writer Nikhil Mehrotra’s weaving of this message via the narrative of a failing cricketer, Mahendra ‘Mahi’ Agarwal (Rajkummar Rao), and his doctor wife, Mahima ‘Mahi’ Agarwal (Janhvi Kapoor). Mahendra, who is compelled to work in his father Kumud Mishra’s sports store, dreams of becoming a cricket superstar. Mahima, on the other hand, deals with a strict senior physician who denigrates and abuses her. Their mutual love of cricket provides them both with comfort, and they wind up supporting one another.

After Mahendra’s failed effort at a return, he realizes his wife has natural potential and takes on the role of coach, helping her on the path to a professional career. However, he finds it difficult to be the pillar of support because of his envy and insecurity. The outcome of these conflicts will determine whether they can move past them and become stronger or go back to their previous lifestyles.

The film’s plot, which is based on an original idea, is its strongest point. The discomfort of a newlywed couple, their training, their matches, and the split in their relationship are all skillfully shown. But there are problems with the movie’s pace, particularly in the second part when Mahendra’s internal strife is highlighted. Furthermore, it seems hurried and implausible that Mahendra, who is usually so helpful, would react badly to Mahima’s advancement after just one occurrence.

In a complex performance, Rajkummar Rao plays the repressed son, the encouraging spouse, and a guy who is frantically looking for approval from himself. Scenes where he explodes with fury at Mahima and finally realizes what true achievement is are very powerful. As the initially insecure Mahima, Janhvi Kapoor excels as she discovers her personality and follows her own aspirations. The adventures taken by each of the actors is true. Additionally, Rajesh Kumar, Zarina Wahab, and Kumud Mishra offer capable assistance.

Mr. and Mrs. Mahi also honors the unsung heroes who support people who succeed in silence—coaches and spouses, for example. In the end, the film masterfully illustrates the notion that real success comes from discovering contentment within oneself rather than in the eyes of other people. Everyone may benefit from this heartfelt story, and you will leave with important life lessons.