Bada Naam Karenge


Bada Naam Karenge is an Indian Hindi-language Romantic drama television series directed by Palash Vaswani, and its showrunner is Sooraj R. Barjatya. Produced under the banner of Rajshri Productions, starring Ritik Ghanshani and Ayesha Kaduskar in the lead role. The series is available to watch on SonyLIV

Premise

Bada Naam Karenge follows the evolving love story of Rishabh and Surbhi across two timelines—one set during the [COVID-19 COVID-19 lockdown in India|lockdown in India|nationwide lockdown] in March 2020 and the other in the present day.
Initially strangers who clash, circumstances force them to stay together during the lockdown, leading to unexpected companionship and a slow-burning romance. During the initial timeline, Rishabh, a Mumbai-based MBA student, hosts a party just before an unforeseen lockdown. Due to drinking and misinterpreted situations, he and Surbhi find themselves staying together for a few days. As they navigate moments of discomfort and unspoken emotions, their connection gradually deepens, leading to an unexpected romance which ends when Surbhi does not show up just when Rishabh was about to propose her.
In the present, Rishabh reluctantly agrees to an arranged marriage meeting, only to be surprised when the prospective bride turns out to be Surbhi. While they wish to marry, they choose to keep their past connection a secret, fearing disapproval from Rishabh's conservative family. Meanwhile, Surbhi's more progressive household is open to their love.
The series blends romance, humor, and drama, weaving a heartfelt narrative of love, misunderstandings, and family expectations

Plot

Rishabh and Surbhi are two young individuals navigating the challenges of an arranged marriage. ''The narrative alternates between two timelines: one set in the past in Mumbai and the other unfolding in the present in Madhya Pradesh, where their families come together.''

Cast

Main

  • Ritik Ghanshani as Rishabh Rathi
  • Ayesha Kaduskar as Surbhi Gupta

Recurring

Special appearance

Music

The "Bada Naam Karenge" web series features an original soundtrack composed by Anurag Saikia and Avinash Chouhan. Released in 2025, the soundtrack is available as an EP containing four songs with a total duration of 12 minutes. The tracks are:-
  • 'Bada Naam Karenge' as Title Track with Anurag Saikia and Nakul Chugh being its main artists and JUNO being its lyricist.
  • 'Kaafi Hai Na' with Shreya Phukan as main artist, Anurag Saikia as composer and JUNO as lyricist.
  • 'Aap Nazar Aaye' with Anurag Saikia and Nakul Chugh as main artists and JUNO as lyricist.
  • 'Cheater Balma'
  • 'Tu Sab Jaane Kanha'
The soundtrack has been praised for its composition and is recognized for its harmonious blend of traditional and modern sounds, effectively complementing the series' exploration of contemporary love within the framework of family and cultural values.
The original soundtrack of "Bada Naam Karenge" is accessible on various music platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music.

Review

Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV gave 2.5 stars and said "Bada Naam Karenge has avowedly big ambitions: with one foot firmly planted in the past, it strains at the leash for a dash into the future. But it has plasticine feet. The boundary it wants to push is in its sight but it never gets close enough to actually push it."
Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express gave 2 stars out of 5 and said that "Watching the new show run by Sooraj Barjatya is a conflicting business as it makes you wonder whether brief interlude of youthful freedom that keeps rearing its head every decade or so is an illusion."
Devesh Sharma of Filmfare rated 3.5/5 stars and said "Bada Naam Karenge is a family drama revolving around a traditional engagement between a girl and a boy. It has all the values of a Barjatya product."
Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, Bada Naam Karenge has been well received by audiences, earning an 8.8 rating on IMDb and 4.9 out of 5 on Google reviews.