Heer Express out on OTT: Here's where you can stream Umesh Shukla's family drama
Heer Express is on JioHotstar. Umesh Shukla directs this family drama about a girl's culinary journey to London. Despite mixed reviews, it's a clean entertainer starring debutante Divita Juneja.
Last Updated: 11.55 AM, Jan 06, 2026
Heer Express has debuted on JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium). The film was released in theatres in September 2025, and subscribers could watch it from today, January 6, 2026. Filmmaker Umesh Shukla (known for OMG: Oh My God! and 102 Not Out) directs Divita Juneja's first feature film.
Where can you watch Heer Express on OTT?
Heer Express is now available on JioHotstar as part of its early 2026 programming slate, following a few weeks in theatres and a lengthy waiting period. Currently, you may watch the film with subtitles in its original Hindi version. A larger audience may now enjoy the family-friendly drama, which covers the themes of culinary aspirations and family reunion, thanks to its digital release.
Heer Walia, played by Juneja, is a lively Punjabi girl who takes an inherited love of cooking and uses it to fuel her journey. After her mother passes away and her father goes missing without a trace, she is raised by her two uncles, Sanjay Mishra and Gulshan Grover, who own a successful dhaba in town.
What is the plot twist of Heer Express?
Olivia (Sarah Lockett), a foreign guest fascinated by Heer's cooking skills, approaches her, shifting the action to London. Olivia suggests that Heer take up the management of an Indian restaurant in London. She learns her estranged father, TJ (Ashutosh Rana), is the restaurant owner when she arrives in London. While dealing with the complications of her rediscovered family and the sabotage attempts made by TJ's inept kid, the plot centres on Heer's attempts to rescue the struggling restaurant under a one-month deadline.
The ensemble cast of Heer Express includes both newcomers and veterans of the industry. Prit Kamani portrays Ronny, Heer's admirer and romantic interest. Meghna Malik and Sarah Lockett also play significant roles.
Who composed score for Heer Express?
Tanishk Bagchi and Avvy Sra contributed to the soundtrack, which includes the lead song Ve Ranjhana among other tracks.
On September 12, 2025, the film's release in theatres divided critics. The debut performance by Juneja was well-received, but the screenplay by Sanjay Grover and Umesh Shukla was panned for its predictable story structure and heavy use of typical Bollywood clichés.
What was the box office performance of Heer Express?
While Heer Express bombed in metro multiplexes during its run in theatres, industry watchers predicted it would fare better on streaming services thanks to its "clean family entertainer" reputation. Critics praised Sameer Arya's cinematography for depicting the stark contrast between rural Punjab and metropolitan London, but many also said that the film's 140 minutes felt too long in the last act.
Heer Express FAQs:
Q: Where can I watch Heer Express online?
A: As of January 6, 2026, Heer Express is available for streaming exclusively on JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium). The film made its OTT premiere at midnight following a four-month theatrical window that began in September 2025.
Q: Who is the lead actress in Heer Express?
A: Heer Express marks the professional acting debut of Divita Juneja, who plays the lead character, Heer Walia.
Q: Who directed Heer Express?
A: Heer Express was directed by Umesh Shukla. Shukla is a well-known Bollywood filmmaker recognized for directing critically acclaimed and commercially successful films such as OMG: Oh My God! (2012) and 102 Not Out (2018).