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{{Infobox film
| image = Dukaan Theatrical Poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical Release Poster
| director = [[Siddharth–Garima]]
| writer = {{plainlist|
*Siddharth Singh
*Garima Wahal
}}
| producer = {{plainlist|
*S K Ahluwalia
*Siddharth Singh
*Garima Wahal
*Srujan Yarabolu
}}
| starring = {{plainlist|
*[[Sikandar Kher]]
*Monika Panwar
*[[Monali Thakur]]
* Soham Majumdar
* [[Vrajesh Hirjee]]
* Insane Ashraf
* Azhar J Malik
* Hridansh Parekh
* Romanch Soni
}}
| cinematography = {{plainlist|
*Anirban Chatterjee
}}
| editing = {{plainlist|
*Satya Sharma
}}
| music = {{plainlist|
*Shreyas Puranik
}}
| studio = {{plainlist|
*Waveband Productions
*Kalamkaar Picture Productions
}}
| distributor = [[UFO Moviez]]
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2024|04|5|India|}}
| runtime = 132 minutes
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| gross = {{INR|0.18}} crore<ref name="bo">{{Cite web|title=Dukaan Box Office|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/dukaan/box-office/#bh-movie-box-office|access-date=17 April 2024|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|date=12 April 2024 }}</ref>
}}

'''''Dukaan''''' is a 2024 [[Hindi cinema|Hindi-language]] [[Comedy film|comedy]] [[Drama (film and television)|drama]] film written and directed by Siddharth Singh and Garima Wahal, and produced by S K Ahluwalia, Siddharth Singh, Garima Wahal, and Srujan Yarabolu, under the banner of Waveband Productions and Kalamkaar Picture Productions.<ref>{{Cite web |last=PTI |date=2024-02-28 |title='Dukaan': Sidharth-Garima's Film On Surrogacy Starring Monika Panwar To Release On April 5 |url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/movies/dukaan-sidharth-garima-s-film-on-surrogacy-starring-monika-panwar-to-release-on-april-5-1668244 |access-date=2024-04-09 |website=news.abplive.com |language=en}}</ref> The film features Monika Panwar, [[Monali Thakur]] and Soham Majumdar as the lead characters.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-04 |title=Dukaan: A Visual-Emotional Operatic Womb With A View |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/dukaan-a-visual-emotional-operatic-womb-with-a-view-article-109026295 |access-date=2024-04-09 |website=TimesNow |language=en}}</ref>

== Cast ==
{{Castlist|*Monika Panwar as Jasmine
*[[Monali Thakur]] as Diya
*Soham Majumdar as Armaan
*[[Sikandar Kher]] as Sumer
*[[Vrajesh Hirjee]] as Pramod Trivedi
*Insane Ashraf as Birju<ref>{{Cite web |last=PR |first=ANI |date=2024-04-05 |title='Dukaan': A Compelling Portrait of Motherhood and Morality (Review Rating: ****) |url=https://theprint.in/ani-press-releases/dukaan-a-compelling-portrait-of-motherhood-and-morality-review-rating/2028521/ |access-date=2024-05-18 |website=ThePrint |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Dukaan Movie (2024) {{!}} Release Date, Review, Cast, Trailer |url=https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/dukaan-movie-124776 |access-date=2024-05-18 |website=Gadgets 360 |language=en}}</ref>

*Azhar J Malik
*Hridansh Parekh as Jamaal
*Romanch Soni}}

== Plot ==
The film follows the journey of Chameli, who rebrands herself as Jasmine (played by Monika Panwar) to stand out from the crowd. After a personal tragedy leaves her resentful towards children, she unexpectedly finds companionship in Sumer (Sikandar Kher) and becomes a stepmother to his daughter, who is close to her age. Determined to build a life on her own terms, Jasmine takes up surrogacy for financial stability and finds a supportive circle in Dr. Navya Chandel (Geetika Tyagi) and fellow surrogates. However, things take a complicated turn when she decides to keep the baby she carried for Diya (Monali Thakur) and Armaan (Soham Majumdar), leading to a heartbreaking conflict over who truly has the right to raise the child.<ref name=":0" />

== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Dukaan
| type = soundtrack
| artist = [[Shreyas Puranik]]
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = {{Duration|m=13|s=50}}
| language = Hindi
| label = Music Garage
}}
{{Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 13:50
| all_lyrics = Siddharth-Garima
| all_music = [[Shreyas Puranik]]
| title1 = Maa Banne Wali Hoon
| length1 = 2:17
| extra1 = [[Shreya Ghoshal]], Aishwarya Bhandari
| title2 = Rang Maar De Holi Hai
| length2 = 3:03
| extra2 = [[Sunidhi Chauhan]], [[Vishal Dadlani]], [[Bhoomi Trivedi]], Osman Mir
| title3 = Moh Na Laage
| length3 = 2:47
| extra3 = [[Arijit Singh]], [[Shreyas Puranik]]
| title4 = Love Story Natthi
| length4 = 2:33
| extra4 = [[Mohit Chauhan]], Osman Mir, Aishwarya Bhandari
| title5 = Train Song
| length5 = 3:10
| extra5 = Ananya Wadkar, Prajakta Shukre, Meenal Jain, Apurva Nisshad, [[Divya Kumar (singer)|Divya Kumar]]
}}

== Release ==
Dukaan was released theatrically on 5 April 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jayaraman |first=N. P. |title='Nepotism days are over, it's time to shine with your talent': 'Dukaan' directors Siddharth & Garima |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/nepotism-days-are-over-its-time-to-shine-with-your-talent-say-dukaan-directors-siddharth-garima-2963290 |access-date=2024-04-09 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref> A special screening was organized in [[Ahmedabad]] and more than 300 surrogates were invited.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Real surrogates to watch Dukaan at a special screening in Ahmedabad |url=https://www.theweek.in/wire-updates/business/2024/04/02/dcm59-pnn.html |access-date=2024-04-09 |website=The Week |language=en}}</ref>

== Reception ==
Dhaval Roy of ''[[The Times of India]]'' rated the film 3 stars out of 5 stars and noted "Dukaan is an intriguing concept with a strong lead performance, but the execution falters, leaving one wanting more."<ref>{{Cite news |title=Dukaan Movie Review : An intriguing concept that doesn't reach its full potential |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/dukaan/movie-review/109050478.cms |access-date=2024-04-09 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Sonal Pandya of ''[[Times Now]]'' rated the film 2 stars out of 5 stars and noted "From its unwieldy introduction to the syrupy closing scenes, ''Dukaan'' isn't quite sure about how to handle its initial message about found families and parenthood."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-05 |title=Dukaan Movie Review: Siddharth-Garima's Syrupy Surrogate Drama Is A Rushed Affair |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/bollywood/dukaan-movie-review-siddharth-garima-monika-panwar-syrupy-surrogate-drama-is-a-rushed-affair-review-109023844 |access-date=2024-04-09 |website=TimesNow |language=en}}</ref>

Rohit Bhatnagar of ''[[The Free Press Journal]]'' said "If you are up for some Garba dance moves, want to delve into Gujarati culture, or want to watch a fresh face Monika Panwar at her best, risk it for yourself, else, Mimi and Chori Chori Chupke Chupke are a still far better bets."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dukaan Review: Monika Panwar, Sikandar Kher's Film Is Refurbished Version Of Kriti Sanon's Mimi With Some Garba Moves |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/movie-review/dukaan-review-monika-panwar-sikandar-khers-film-is-refurbished-version-of-kriti-sanons-mimi-with-some-garba-moves |access-date=2024-04-09 |website=Free Press Journal |language=en}}</ref>

[[Sukanya Verma]] of ''[[Rediff.com]]'' rated 1/5 stars and asserts "Its callous perspective and comical treatment of a sensitive matter makes a complete hash of things."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Review: This Dukaan Delivers Only Baloney!|url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/review/dukaan-review/20240405.htm |date=5 April 2024 |website=Rediff}}{{rating|1|5}}</ref>

Ishita Sengupta of ''[[OTTPlay]]'' commented "The Year’s Worst Film Is Possibly Here" and "Dukaan centres on surrogacy, but unfolds as a cautionary tale on how ''not'' to make a film".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dukaan: The Year's Worst Film Is Possibly Here |url=https://www.ottplay.com/features/dukaan-the-years-worst-film-is-possibly-here/8f91b43127351 |access-date=2024-04-12 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref>

Pankaj Shukla from [[Amar Ujala]] rated the film 2 out of 5, commenting that while the concept holds potential, the storytelling lacks impact. He drew comparisons to stronger directorial visions and noted that despite years of effort, the execution falls short of leaving a lasting impression.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dukaan Movie Review: सिद्धार्थ गरिमा ने सजाई भंसाली के रंगों की ‘दुकान’, पढ़िए कहां अटकने से पूरा नहीं उठा शटर |url=https://www.amarujala.com/entertainment/movie-review/dukaan-movie-review-by-pankaj-shukla-siddharth-garima-monika-panwar-sikandar-kher-geetika-tyagi-sunny-deol-2024-04-05 |access-date=2025-07-01 |website=Amar Ujala |language=hi}}</ref>

Upma Singh from [[Navbharat Times]] rated the film 2.5/5. She praised its colorful visuals, music, and Monica Panwar’s strong performance as Jasmine. While the first half is engaging, the story loses focus, and feels stretched post-interval.<ref>{{Cite web |title=मूवी रिव्यू: सरोगेसी की सजावटी 'दुकान' की हीरा साबित हुईं मोनिका पंवार |url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-review/dukaan-movie-review-in-hindi-starring-monika-panwar-sikandar-kher-monali-thakur-directed-by-siddharth-garima/moviereview/109055168.cms |access-date=2025-07-01 |website=Navbharat Times |language=hi}}</ref>

Sonal Pandya from [[Times Now]] rated the film 2/5, noting that while ''Dukaan'' attempts to highlight the rights of surrogates in India. its overloaded narrative and clumsy execution hinder its impact. Monika Panwar’s portrayal of Jasmine is spirited, but the storytelling lacks finesse.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-04-05 |title=Dukaan Movie Review: Siddharth-Garima's Syrupy Surrogate Drama Is A Rushed Affair |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/bollywood/dukaan-movie-review-siddharth-garima-monika-panwar-syrupy-surrogate-drama-is-a-rushed-affair-review-109023844 |access-date=2025-07-01 |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
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[[Category:Hindi-language comedy-drama films]]
[[Category:Indian comedy-drama films]]
[[Category:Indian pregnancy films]]
[[Category:2024 Hindi-language films]]
[[Category:2024 Indian films]]

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GarnetWelton89 at 04:38, 2 March 2026