# Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam
**Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam** (कहां शुरू कहां ख़तम; "Where It Begins, Where It Ends") is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Saurabh Dasgupta, written by [Laxman Utekar](https://www.edgepedia.org/laxman-utekar) and Rishi Virmani, and starring singer [Dhvani Bhanushali](https://www.edgepedia.org/dhvani-bhanushali) in her acting debut alongside Aashim Gulati.[1](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4iObvYJNl0) It was released in Indian theaters on 20 September 2024 and later premiered on the streaming service JioHotstar on 1 October 2026.[2](https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/kahan-shuru-kahan-khatam-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdi0mjm5) • [3](https://filmibeat.com/bollywood/movies/kahan-shuru-kahan-khatam/ott.html)
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Original title | कहां शुरू कहां ख़तम (Hindi)[4](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/kahan-shuru-kahan-khatam/ga0Ik3BmgJyiW7HxvUiEG6/main/) |
| Release | 20 September 2024 (India, United Kingdom, United States limited)[2](https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/kahan-shuru-kahan-khatam-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdi0mjm5) • [5](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33245905/releaseinfo/) |
| Director and writers | Saurabh Dasgupta (director); Laxman Utekar and Rishi Virmani (writers)[1](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4iObvYJNl0) |
| Lead cast | Dhvani Bhanushali as Meera, Aashim Gulati as Krish[6](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33245905/fullcredits/) |
| Runtime | 104 minutes (BBFC classification)[2](https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/kahan-shuru-kahan-khatam-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdi0mjm5) |
| India net box office | ₹23.8 million (₹2.38 crore) lifetime (Bollywood Hungama); ₹28.1 million (₹2.81 crore; Sacnilk)[7](https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/kahan-shuru-kahan-khatam/box-office/) • [8](https://www.sacnilk.com/movie/Kahan_Shuru_Kahan_Khatam_2024) |
| Verdict | Flop[7](https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/kahan-shuru-kahan-khatam/box-office/) |
| Streaming | JioHotstar, from 1 October 2026[3](https://filmibeat.com/bollywood/movies/kahan-shuru-kahan-khatam/ott.html) |
## Spoilers
### Plot
The film centers on Meera (Dhvani Bhanushali), who comes back from Australia and immediately finds her father Sumer Singh Chaudhary (Rajesh Sharma), a politician with criminal ties, forcing her into an arranged marriage. Unhappy with the match, she runs away on her wedding day. Krish (Aashim Gulati), a wedding crasher from a traditional priest's family, is caught in the crossfire when Meera's family mistakenly assumes he is her accomplice, and the two end up on the run together.[9](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/kahan-shuru-kahan-khatam/movie-review/113513044.cms) The British Board of Film Classification describes the premise as a "zany Hindi-language romantic comedy" in which a wedding crasher finds himself with an absconding bride rebelling against traditional ideas about the place of women in society.[2](https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/kahan-shuru-kahan-khatam-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdi0mjm5)
The misunderstanding that Meera has eloped with Krish drives the comedy, including a scene in which a drone operated by Meera's brothers Gautam ([Vikram Kochhar](https://www.edgepedia.org/vikram-kochhar)) and Gambhir (Himanshu Kohli) tracks the pair, and further confusion when Meera and Krish are seen still dressed in wedding attire.[9](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/kahan-shuru-kahan-khatam/movie-review/113513044.cms) The supporting cast includes [Supriya Pilgaonkar](https://www.edgepedia.org/supriya-pilgaonkar), Rakesh Bedi, Sonali Sachdev, Akhilendra Mishra, and Chittaranjan Tripathy.[10](https://www.digit.in/digit-binge/movies/kahan-shuru-kahan-khatam-863948.html)
## Production
The film was produced by Vinod Bhanushali, Laxman Utekar, Karishma Sharma, and Kamlesh Bhanushali under the banners Bhanushali Studios Limited and Kathputli Creations, with music from Saregama.[11](https://www.adgully.com/post/21403/dhvani-bhanushali-and-aashim-gulatis-kahan-shuru-kahan-khatam-to-stream-on-jiohotstar-from-october-1) Sanket Shah served as cinematographer and Manish Pradhan as editor.[12](https://way2ott.com/kahan-shuru-kahan-khatam-finally-locked-its-ott-premiere-date/) The credited composers include Sachin-Jigar, Sunny M.R., Akshay & IP, and Sandeep Shirodkar, alongside classic S.D. Burman and Shankar-Jaikishan songs.[13](https://www.filmibeat.com/bollywood/movies/kahan-shuru-kahan-khatam.html) One of the film's musical highlights is a recreation of the evergreen "Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Yeh."[14](https://www.bollywoodhelpline.com/news/entertainment/movie/kahan-shuru-kahan-khatam-ott-release-dhvani-bhanushali-and-aashim-gulatis-romantic-comedy-to-stream-on-jiohotstar/79388)
**Censorship and distribution.** The BBFC classified the film on 16 September 2024 at 104 minutes, with the advisory "infrequent strong language, moderate violence," and named Bakrania Media Limited as the United Kingdom distributor.[2](https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/kahan-shuru-kahan-khatam-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdi0mjm5) In India the film received a U/A certificate.[3](https://filmibeat.com/bollywood/movies/kahan-shuru-kahan-khatam/ott.html)
## Box office
The film opened poorly and declined quickly. Bollywood Hungama records an opening day of ₹9.3 million (₹0.93 crore) in India, an opening weekend of ₹17.8 million (₹1.78 crore), a first week of ₹23.5 million (₹2.35 crore), and a lifetime India net total of ₹23.8 million (₹2.38 crore), with the site's verdict listing the film as a Flop.[7](https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/kahan-shuru-kahan-khatam/box-office/) Daily collections fell from ₹9.3 million (₹0.93 crore) on 20 September to ₹4.5 million (₹0.45 crore) on day 2, ₹2 million (₹0.20 crore) on day 4, and ₹100,000 (₹0.01 crore) by day 8.[7](https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/kahan-shuru-kahan-khatam/box-office/) Sacnilk, which compiles figures from multiple sources, reports higher totals of ₹28.1 million (₹2.81 crore) India net and ₹32.6 million (₹3.26 crore) India gross, with no overseas collection recorded.[8](https://www.sacnilk.com/movie/Kahan_Shuru_Kahan_Khatam_2024)
Overseas earnings were small. [Box Office Mojo](https://www.edgepedia.org/box-office-mojo) reports $9,770 worldwide, all from international territories, including $4,960 from the United Kingdom and $3,366 from the [United Arab Emirates](https://www.edgepedia.org/united-arab-emirates).[15](https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt33245905/) The Numbers lists a lower international total of $6,378, comprising $4,953 from the United Kingdom, $1,274 from Australia, and $151 from New Zealand.[16](https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Kahan-Shuru-Kahan-Khatam-%282024-India%29) A Bollywood Hungama trade report noted that theaters reduced shows of the film to accommodate the Marathi blockbuster *Navra Maza Navsacha 2* in [Maharashtra](https://www.edgepedia.org/maharashtra).[7](https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/kahan-shuru-kahan-khatam/box-office/)
## Reception
Critical responses were mixed. The Times of India gave the film 2.5 out of 5, calling it a lighthearted, moral-driven one-time watch for Gen Z audiences while noting that the film loses momentum after the interval and that the climax lacks emotional intensity.[9](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/kahan-shuru-kahan-khatam/movie-review/113513044.cms) ABP Live rated it 3.5 out of 5, and PeepingMoon gave it 4 "Moons," praising Dhvani Bhanushali's performance and the film's handling of women's empowerment alongside the comedy.[17](https://www.abplive.com/movie-review/entertainment/movie-review-kahan-shuru-kahan-khatam-review-dhvani-bhanushali-debut-film-review-in-hindi-2787280) • [18](https://www.peepingmoon.com/reviews/news/78223/Kahan-Shuru-Kahan-Khatam-Movie-Review-A-witty-thought-provoking-tale-with-Dhvani-Bhanushalis-standout-performance.html) A review in OTTplay was unfavorable, describing the film as four music videos rolled into one and an obvious launch vehicle for Bhanushali.[19](https://www.ottplay.com/features/kahan-shuru-kahan-khatam-exists-because-it-has-to/4dffeba0b8689) On IMDb the film holds a rating of 5.8 out of 10 from about 4,000 users.[20](https://www.imdb.com/hi/title/tt33245905/)
## Streaming
JioHotstar announced the film's digital premiere for 1 October 2026, just over two years after the theatrical release, and also holds its satellite rights.[3](https://filmibeat.com/bollywood/movies/kahan-shuru-kahan-khatam/ott.html) The film is available to stream free with ads on the platform in India.[21](https://ottasia.com/title/movie/1341448/kahan-shuru-kahan-khatam?country=IN)
## References
1. [Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam Movie Box Office Collection Day 1, SRB News (YouTube)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4iObvYJNl0)
2. [KAHAN SHURU KAHAN KHATAM, British Board of Film Classification](https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/kahan-shuru-kahan-khatam-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdi0mjm5)
3. [Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam OTT Release Date: Streaming Platform, Satellite Rights, FilmiBeat](https://filmibeat.com/bollywood/movies/kahan-shuru-kahan-khatam/ott.html)
4. [Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam Movie, Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/kahan-shuru-kahan-khatam/ga0Ik3BmgJyiW7HxvUiEG6/main/)
5. [Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam (2024) – Release info, IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33245905/releaseinfo/)
6. [Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam (2024) – Full cast & crew, IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33245905/fullcredits/)
7. [Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam Box Office Collection, Bollywood Hungama](https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/kahan-shuru-kahan-khatam/box-office/)
8. [Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam (2024) – Review, Rating & Box Office Collection, Sacnilk](https://www.sacnilk.com/movie/Kahan_Shuru_Kahan_Khatam_2024)
9. [Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam Movie Review, The Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/kahan-shuru-kahan-khatam/movie-review/113513044.cms)
10. [Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam Movie (2024), Digit Binge](https://www.digit.in/digit-binge/movies/kahan-shuru-kahan-khatam-863948.html)
11. [Dhvani Bhanushali and Aashim Gulati's Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam to stream on JioHotstar from October 1, Adgully](https://www.adgully.com/post/21403/dhvani-bhanushali-and-aashim-gulatis-kahan-shuru-kahan-khatam-to-stream-on-jiohotstar-from-october-1)
12. [Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam Finally Locked Its OTT Premiere Date, Way2OTT](https://way2ott.com/kahan-shuru-kahan-khatam-finally-locked-its-ott-premiere-date/)
13. [Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam Movie (2024), FilmiBeat](https://www.filmibeat.com/bollywood/movies/kahan-shuru-kahan-khatam.html)
14. [Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam OTT Release, Bollywood Helpline](https://www.bollywoodhelpline.com/news/entertainment/movie/kahan-shuru-kahan-khatam-ott-release-dhvani-bhanushali-and-aashim-gulatis-romantic-comedy-to-stream-on-jiohotstar/79388)
15. [Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam (2024), Box Office Mojo](https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt33245905/)
16. [Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam (2024) – Box Office and Financial Information, The Numbers](https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Kahan-Shuru-Kahan-Khatam-%282024-India%29)
17. [Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam Review, ABP Live](https://www.abplive.com/movie-review/entertainment/movie-review-kahan-shuru-kahan-khatam-review-dhvani-bhanushali-debut-film-review-in-hindi-2787280)
18. [Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam Movie Review, PeepingMoon](https://www.peepingmoon.com/reviews/news/78223/Kahan-Shuru-Kahan-Khatam-Movie-Review-A-witty-thought-provoking-tale-with-Dhvani-Bhanushalis-standout-performance.html)
19. [Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam Exists Because It Has To, OTTplay](https://www.ottplay.com/features/kahan-shuru-kahan-khatam-exists-because-it-has-to/4dffeba0b8689)
20. [Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam (2024), IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/hi/title/tt33245905/)
21. [Where to watch Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam (2024) in India, OTTASIA](https://ottasia.com/title/movie/1341448/kahan-shuru-kahan-khatam?country=IN)
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