Mr. and Mrs. Iyer Movie Review
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2.5 out of 5 from 1 critic so far. The full BMR score appears once 2 critics have rated it.
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The story
Mrs. Iyer and her infant son are traveling to Kolkata with the help of photographer Rajah. When religious tensions flare up and the bus travelers become stranded under martial law, she makes a choice to save him that entwines their lives.
Directed by Aparna Sen. Starring Rahul Bose, Konkona Sen Sharma, Bhisham Sahni, Surekha Sikri, Sunil Mukherjee, Anjan Dutt.
Mr. and Mrs. Iyer movie review: what critics say (1)
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2.5/5
Derek Elley · Variety · 20 Oct 2026
“Two strangers from opposing religions protect each other in a drama of impeccable intentions, flawed by arch dialogue and only okay direction. Variety expects it to stay on the festival circuit and Indian film weeks.”
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The verdict in short
What critics say
Only one critic has reviewed it so far: Derek Elley gives it 2.5/5. A consensus needs at least two scored reviews.
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Cast and crew
Rahul BoseJehangir "Raja" Chowdhury
Konkona Sen SharmaMeenakshi S. Iyer
Bhisham SahniIqbal Ahmed Khan
Surekha SikriNajma Ahmed Khan
Sunil MukherjeeBungalow caretaker
Anjan DuttCohen- Esha ChauhanSanthalingam (Santhu), Meenakshi’s baby son
- Kalyan RayVoice overs
- P.P. BajajVoice overs
- Rahul MulaniVoice overs
Shernaz PatelVoice overs- Theron D'SouzaVoice overs
- Director
- Aparna Sen
- Music director
- Zakir Hussain
- Writers
- Dulal Dey, Aparna Sen
- Cinematographer
- Goutam Ghose
- Editor
- Rabi Ranjan Moitra
What else the data says
- DirectorAparna Sen's other 2 scored films here average 3.3 out of 5.
- Lead actorRahul Bose's other 2 scored films here average 3.1 out of 5.
Questions about Mr. and Mrs. Iyer
Is Mr. and Mrs. Iyer worth watching?
Mr. and Mrs. Iyer has one scored review so far: 2.5 out of 5. The full BMR score appears once 2 scored reviews have been collected.
What do critics say about Mr. and Mrs. Iyer?
1 collected reviews give published critic ratings, ranging from 2.5 to 2.5 out of 5. Follow the original review links above for each critic's reasoning.
Is Mr. and Mrs. Iyer a hit or a flop?
BMR does not yet have enough verified collection and budget data to give Mr. and Mrs. Iyer a box office verdict.
What is the box office collection of Mr. and Mrs. Iyer?
BMR has not yet verified an India net collection figure for Mr. and Mrs. Iyer. This is a gap in our records, not a claim that no figures have been published. The collection page shows the source and any available day-wise breakdown.
When did Mr. and Mrs. Iyer release?
Mr. and Mrs. Iyer released in cinemas on 19 July 2002.
Who is in the cast of Mr. and Mrs. Iyer?
The cast of Mr. and Mrs. Iyer includes Rahul Bose, Konkona Sen Sharma, Bhisham Sahni, Surekha Sikri, Sunil Mukherjee, Anjan Dutt.
Who directed Mr. and Mrs. Iyer? Who wrote it?
Mr. and Mrs. Iyer is directed by Aparna Sen. It is written by Dulal Dey and Aparna Sen.
Where can I watch Mr. and Mrs. Iyer online? Is Mr. and Mrs. Iyer on OTT?
Mr. and Mrs. Iyer released in cinemas on 19 July 2002. BMR has not yet verified its current streaming availability. A missing listing here does not mean an OTT release has not happened.
What is Mr. and Mrs. Iyer about?
Mrs. Iyer and her infant son are traveling to Kolkata with the help of photographer Rajah. When religious tensions flare up and the bus travelers become stranded under martial law, she makes a choice to save him that entwines their lives.
How long is Mr. and Mrs. Iyer? What is the runtime?
Mr. and Mrs. Iyer is listed at 1h 57m.