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Jab Khuli Kitaab

Jab Khuli Kitaab is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Saurabh Shukla.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Jab Khuli Kitaab is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy-drama film. Written and directed by Saurabh Shukla, it is adapted from his stage play of the same name. The film stars Pankaj Kapur and Dimple Kapadia as an elderly couple whose 50-year marriage is disrupted when a long-buried secret leads to a divorce request. It premiered on ZEE5 on 6 March 2026.

Plot

The film follows Gopal and Anusuya, an elderly couple whose 50-year marriage is thrown into crisis after a long-buried secret comes to light. The revelation leads Gopal to seek divorce, bringing questions of love, regret, and forgiveness to the forefront.

Production

Jab Khuli Kitaab was written and directed by Saurabh Shukla and is based on his own stage play. It was produced by Applause Entertainment and Shoe Strap Films.

Release

The film premiered on the streaming platform ZEE5 on 6 March 2026. It is listed as a 2024 film in some sources, reflecting its production year versus release date.

Cast

The lead cast includes Pankaj Kapur as Gopal and Dimple Kapadia as Anusuya. Supporting cast reported in reviews includes Aparshakti Khurana, Samir Soni, Manasi Parekh, Nauheed Cyrusi, Sunil Palwal, and Devyani Ratanpal.

Key facts

  • The film is a Hindi-language romantic comedy-drama written and directed by Saurabh Shukla.
  • It is adapted from Shukla’s stage play of the same name.
  • The story centers on an elderly couple whose long marriage is disrupted by a divorce request after a secret is revealed.
  • Pankaj Kapur and Dimple Kapadia play the lead roles.
  • The film premiered on ZEE5 on 6 March 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What is Jab Khuli Kitaab?
It is a Hindi-language romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Saurabh Shukla.
Who stars in Jab Khuli Kitaab?
Pankaj Kapur and Dimple Kapadia play the lead roles.
What is the film based on?
It is adapted from Saurabh Shukla’s stage play of the same name.
When was Jab Khuli Kitaab released?
It premiered on ZEE5 on 6 March 2026.
What is the story about?
The film follows an elderly couple whose long marriage is disrupted when a buried secret leads to a divorce request.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jab_Khuli_Kitaab
    Supports: Film title, year, language, genre, director, cast, adaptation from Shukla’s play, and premiere date.
  2. ZEE5 — https://www.zee5.com/global/movies/details/jab-khuli-kitaab/0-0-1z5917832
    Supports: Official release date, genres, language, cast, director, runtime, and film synopsis.
  3. News18 — https://www.news18.com/amp/movies/reviews/jab-khuli-kitaab-movie-review-pankaj-kapur-dimple-kapadia-shine-in-saurabh-shuklas-emotional-drama-ws-kl-9944980.html
    Supports: Cast, director, release date, and plot details.
  4. Cinema Express — https://www.cinemaexpress.com/amp/story/hindi/review/2026/Mar/06/jab-khuli-kitaab-movie-review-pankaj-kapur-and-dimple-kapadias-slice-of-life-comedy-is-well-meaning-but-messy
    Supports: Director, cast, and release timing.