Hansal Mehta Apologizes For The Buckingham Murders Hindi Dub On Netflix – Original Version Coming Soon
Renowned director Hansal Mehta is in the news these days because of his new film The Buckingham Murders. The film stars Kareena Kapoor Khan in the lead role and is a mysterious investigative thriller, which premiered on Netflix India on November 8, 2024. However, the film got embroiled in controversy upon release, as it was made available only in the Hindi dubbed version. . Fans, who were waiting for the original Hinglish version, were disappointed and expressed their displeasure on social media.
As soon as the film was released, many viewers complained on Twitter (now called ‘X’) that listening to the film’s dialogues in Hindi compromises its authenticity. One viewer tweeted, “It feels very artificial to see British characters speaking in Hindi,” making it clear that the real spirit of the film is missing without the original dialogue style. Such views quickly went viral on social media, and viewers expressed their displeasure for this unexpected experience of Mehta’s art.
Seeing this displeasure of the audience, Hansal Mehta addressed the issue on social media. Not only did she agree with the fans but also called it “ridiculous” that the original version of the film was not available. Mehta appealed to Netflix India to resolve the issue and also apologized to fans, assuring them that they will find a solution soon. Her effort was to satisfy the audience while respecting their sentiments.
Due to a technical error on the service @NetflixIndia will be uploading the original language version in a few hours. Thank you for your patience. And yes it can be quite irritating to watch a dubbed version of the film. Apologies. https://t.co/bX6nkhIHf9 pic.twitter.com/HX2enRWksY
— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) November 8, 2024
Netflix India also responded and announced that they will soon make the original audio version of The Buckingham Murders available. This news brought a sigh of relief to many fans who were eager to see the film in its original form.
The story of The Buckingham Murders revolves around Sergeant Jasmeet ‘Jas’ Bhamra, who is investigating a missing child case in Buckinghamshire. During this time, Jas faces the deep pain and struggle of losing her young son. Kareena Kapoor brought out the emotional depth of the character, for which she has received praise from audiences and critics alike. Many reviewers believe that this is Kareena’s most powerful performance to date.
The Buckingham Murders first premiered in theaters on September 13, 2024, where it received a positive response. The film also features actors like Ash Tandon and Keith Allen, whose performances add depth to the story of the film. The film is not just a murder mystery but also touches upon the deeper aspects of grief and mental strength. Jas’s struggle with his personal grief and fulfilling his professional responsibilities gives the audience a glimpse of his inner conflict, which is a testament to Hansal Mehta’s finely presented direction.
Looking ahead, Hansal Mehta is committed to presenting stories that not only entertain but also connect the audience with deep questions. He has faced challenges many times in his career, yet he breaks the boundaries and tries to uncover the true story. In The Buckingham Murders too, he tried to make a realistic portrayal of grief along with a thriller film.
The mistake TBM did in theater now making the same mistake in @netflix it could have been better with perfect dubbing, now they ruined a perfectly made movie for indian audiences, ik it’s good in English but local won’t understand it, #TheBuckinghamMurders #KareenaKapoorKhan pic.twitter.com/zEpINdUwU2
— bre (@xo_kittenz) November 8, 2024
Now fans are hoping that Netflix will soon resolve this issue and make the original Hinglish version of the film available. The excitement among audiences around The Buckingham Murders shows how Hansal Mehta has emerged as a powerful presenter of complex stories in contemporary Indian cinema.
