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Directed by | Seemaa Desai |
Written by | Seemaa Desai |
Produced by | Jyoti Deshpande Umesh Shukla Ashish Wagh Parag Desai |
Starring | Ashutosh Rana Sheeba Chaddha Pavail Gulati Isha Talwar Ashish Chaudhary |
Cinematography | Prasad Bhende |
Edited by | Mayur Hardas |
Music by | Saurabh Bhalerao |
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Distributed by | Disney+ Hotstar |
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Country | India |
Language | Hindi |
Kaushaljis vs Kaushal is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language family drama film directed by Seemaa Desai. Produced by Jio Studios, the film premiered on the Disney+ Hotstar streaming platform on 10 October 2025. [1] It stars Ashutosh Rana, Sheeba Chaddha, Pavail Gulati, and Isha Talwar in lead roles, with Brijendra Kala and Grusha Kapoor and Ashish Chaudhary (which marks his 14 year comeback since Double Dhamaal) in supporting roles. [2] The story centers on a middle-aged couple whose decision to separate following their son's suggestion leads to upheaval in the family. [3]
Sahil Kaushal (Ashutosh Rana) is a small-town accountant who enjoys qawwali music, while his wife Sangita (Sheeba Chaddha) is a homemaker with a passion for perfume making. Their son, Yug (Pavail Gulati), has settled in Delhi for his career. During an argument, Yug casually suggests his parents separate if they are unhappy. Unexpectedly, the Kaushals take the suggestion seriously and file for divorce, creating turmoil in the family and then Yug's boss Vicky (Ashish Chaudhary).
As the news spreads, Yug’s relationship with his girlfriend and wife Kiara (Isha Talwar), who values traditional family structures, begins to strain. Meanwhile, Sahil and Sangita explore their individual identities apart from each other. The narrative follows both couples as they navigate misunderstandings, rediscover themselves, and confront evolving views on love and commitment.
Directed by Seemaa Desai, the film was produced by Jyoti Deshpande, Umesh Shukla, Ashish Wagh, and Parag Desai under Jio Studios, Merry Go Round Studios, and Mumbai Talkeez. [4] The film was shot in Kannauj and Noida, with the script incorporating elements of local culture such as traditional perfume-making and qawwali music. [4]
Kaushaljis vs Kaushal received positive reviews. Firstpost called it "a beautifully crafted, deeply moving film." [5] India Today rated the film 3.5 out of 5, praising the performances and the director’s approach. [6] The Times of India gave it 3 out of 5 stars, calling it an "earnest and heartwarming" portrayal of a family facing emotional changes. [7] Rishabh Suri of Hindustan Times wrote "Ashutosh Rana and Sheeba Chadha steal the show in this light, breezy watch about an older couple divorcing." [8]