Even though the story has a limited scope, the detailed writing, the finesse of Sharma's direction and some unforgettable performances make this film an absolute winner.
Priyamvada fades out of the view as Badhaai Ho chases a different set of expectations. Priyamvada's thoughts barely matter, which is a gaping hole in a movie that pays close attention to each of its characters...
It's a testament to the art of casting that the film is allowed to hinge on an actress in the position to draw from her own fierce individuality and life experience in the face of similar odds.