When you hear Sooraj Barjatya, you instantly think of grand joint families, shaadi waale gaane, and a truckload of sanskaars. But what happens when the king of family dramas steps into the OTT space? Bada Naam Karenge is his first digital venture, and it’s got everything you’d expect—tradition, modernity, and a whole lot of mohabbat.
What’s the Story?
Set in Ratlam and Ujjain, the series follows Rishabh (Ritik Ghanshani), an ambitious MBA student who wants to take his family’s sweet business, Ganga Mishthan Bhandar, to the next level. Enter Surbhi (Ayesha Kaduskar), a middle-class go-getter with dreams of her own. The twist? They met during the pandemic in Mumbai, but their families are setting them up in an arranged marriage—without knowing their past connection.
Will love bloom? Or will the parampara of Rishabh’s affluent, orthodox family clash with Surbhi’s straightforward, middle-class upbringing? That’s what the show explores, wrapped in nostalgia and desi drama.
Hits & Misses
✅ Barjatya Nostalgia: The warmth, the old-school romance, and the feel-good factor are all there. It’s like a modern-day Hum Saath Saath Hain, minus the gaumutra jokes.
✅ Lead Pair Chemistry: Ritik and Ayesha bring in the perfect Gen-Z energy, balancing family expectations with their own ambitions.
✅ Music That Hits Right: The show uses classics like Mere Rang Mein Ragne Wali and Tum Ladki Ho Main Ladka Hoon—pure 90s gold.
🚫 Pacing Issues: Some family drama sequences feel unnecessarily stretched, especially Rishabh’s bua ki kahani.
🚫 Predictable Tropes: You can see the conflicts coming a mile away. Strict father? Check. Emotional maa? Check. Clash of traditions? Check.
Final Verdict
Directed by Palash Vaswani (Gullak fame), Bada Naam Karenge is a warm and comforting watch, but it doesn’t reinvent the wheel. If you love classic Rajshri vibes with a modern twist, this one’s for you. But if you’re looking for high-stakes drama, you might find it a tad predictable.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5
Watch if: You miss Hum Aapke Hain Koun vibes.
Skip if: You prefer Mirzapur over Maine Pyaar Kiya.
So, are you watching or skipping? Let me know in the comments!
