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By Sakhi Thirani
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Magic-filled Bollywood family drama includes fatal accident.
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Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic
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What's the Story?
In THODA PYAAR THODA MAGIC, four children, orphaned in a car accident, are sent to live with Ranveer (Saif Ali Khan), the very man responsible for their parents' deaths. As tensions run high in the household, an angel named Geeta (Rani Mukerji) is sent from heaven to bring them together.
Is It Any Good?
Fans of Bollywood family dramas won't find many surprises in Kunal Kohli's comedy-drama. Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic follows a familiar, predictable arc but is elevated by stellar performances from Khan and Mukerji. With its sweet messages about togetherness and kindness, chirpy music, fantastical magic, and quirky humor, the film delivers a feel-good vibe, which in part explains why it's been likened to Mary Poppins. However, this lightness of touch comes at the expense of a deeper exploration of grief, loss, and loneliness, which could have been handled with more sincerity. At its heart, this is a simple and light Bollywood film that passes the time but isn't likely to inspire repeat viewings.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the relationship between the four children in Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic. How did they support and stand by one another throughout the film?
Which characters displayed traits of compassion, empathy, and communication? Why are these such important character strengths to have?
Have you seen many Bollywood movies? If so, how did this compare? What were the similarities to and differences from the other films you've seen?
Movie Details
- In theaters : June 27, 2008
- On DVD or streaming : March 2, 2017
- Cast : Saif Ali Khan , Rani Mukerji , Rishi Kapoor
- Director : Kunal Kohli
- Inclusion Information : Indian/South Asian Movie Director(s) , Indian/South Asian Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Yash Raj Films
- Genre : Fantasy
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic ) , Family Stories ( Siblings ) , Arts ( Music and Sing-Along )
- Character Strengths : Communication , Compassion , Empathy , Teamwork
- Run time : 145 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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