The Great Shamsuddin Family on OTT: Kritika Kamra leads a comedy drama about balancing dreams and duty

The Great Shamsuddin Family is coming to JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium) in December 2025. The makers unveiled the trailer for Kritika Kamra's family comedy drama.

The Great Shamsuddin Family

Family dramas are popular because they explore universal themes of love, conflict, and kinship, presenting relatable characters and situations that help viewers connect emotionally with the story. One such family comedy drama, The Great Shamsuddin Family, is coming on JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium) in December 2025. Ahead of the release, the makers unveiled the 'chaotic yet fun' trailer for The Great Shamsuddin Family.

The Great Shamsuddin Family trailer out

The Great Shamsuddin Family is an upcoming Hindi family drama. The trailer shows Kritika Kamra dealing with a dilemma where she needs to follow his 'dream job deadline' and also her family duties at the same time. It's an Indian family, so chaos is obviously there.

Kritika Kamra plays Bani Ahmed. She is a writer struggling against career-imposed 12-hour deadlines when her home becomes 'ground zero' due to a family crisis. Set in Delhi, the narrative follows the arrival of Bani's mothers, aunts, cousins, and ex-lovers at her apartment, each bringing their own emergencies, leading to the delay of her deadline. Amid family duties, complexities, and conflicts, Bani feels confused about choosing between an impending international career opportunity and staying with her family.

The Great Shamsuddin Family cast and crew

Indian filmmaker Anusha Rizvi, known for directing Peepli Live, has helmed The Great Shamsuddin Family. Apart from Kritika Kamra, the film also features Purab Kohli, Farida Jalal, Shreya Dhanwanthary, Juhi Babbar, Sheeba Chaddha, Dolly Ahluwalia, Natasha Rastogi and Nishank Verma.

Kritika Kamra on The Great Shamsuddin Family

Kamra said that her character Bani is the eldest daughter of a middle-income family who prioritises the needs of others over her own ambitions. “She’s quietly dependable, endlessly responsible, and always putting herself last, even when all she wants is a single day to focus on her own future,” the actress said.

When and where to watch The Great Shamsuddin Family?

The Great Shamsuddin Family will be released on JioHotstar on December 12, 2025. You can also watch it with your OTTplay Premium subscription.

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FAQs

Q: Where to watch The Great Shamsuddin Family?

A: The Great Shamsuddin Family, a Hindi-language comedy drama, will land on JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium) on December 12, 2025.

Q: Who are the actors in The Great Shamsuddin Family?

A: The Great Shamsuddin Family casts Kritika Kamra, Purab Kohli, Farida Jalal, Shreya Dhanwanthary, Juhi Babbar, Sheeba Chaddha, Dolly Ahluwalia, Natasha Rastogi and Nishank Verma.

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