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Doctor Mahima (Janhvi Kapoor) and former cricketer Mahendra (Rajkummar Rao) meet through an arranged marriage. Tying the knot, they become Mr. and Mrs. Mahi, discovering a shared love for cricket.
Mahendra realizes Mahima's natural cricket talent. Together, they embark on a journey where he supports and coaches her to pursue her cricket dreams.
Mr. and Mrs. Mahi by writers Nikhil Mehrotra and Sharan Sharma attempts a complex narrative, but feels more like a prolonged test match rather than a fast-paced T20 game.
The film begins with Mahendra's failed cricket dreams and his struggles with a disapproving father, played by Kumud Mishra, setting a somber tone for his character.
Despite being a doctor, Mahima sees honesty in Mahendra and chooses him as her partner. Their relationship evolves, intertwined with cricket.
The film critiques outdated gender roles, as Mahendra's obsession with being the coach overshadows Mahima’s aspirations, reducing her to a mere catalyst.
Rajkummar Rao excels in his role, while Janhvi Kapoor's performance feels like an extension of her previous work. Kumud Mishra impresses as Mahendra's stern father.
Despite promising performances and a cricket backdrop, the film falls short on engagement due to convoluted storytelling and unresolved themes.
The film's soundtrack stands out, offering soothing and memorable songs that provide a brief respite from the narrative's shortcomings.
Mr. and Mrs. Mahi aims for six but barely reaches the boundary, tangled in outdated gender roles and a stretched storyline, making it a test match rather than T20.