Hansal Mehta’s latest thriller, The Buckingham Murders, starring Kareena Kapoor Khan, hit Netflix on 8 November 2024. But the release faced immediate backlash over its Hindi dubbing quality. Many viewers expressed disappointment online, prompting Mehta to address the issue on social media.
Hansal Mehta Apologises To Fan Calling Hindi Version Bad
A user on X (formerly Twitter) complained about the poor dubbing, saying: “I started watching #TheBuckinghamMurders but the Hindi dubbing is so bad. I couldn’t go beyond a few minutes. Dear @mehtahansal, was the movie shot in English? Why isn’t @NetflixIndia showing us the original version? Watching all the Brits speak in Hindi makes it sound so artificial.”
Responding quickly, Mehta admitted there was a glitch, which resulted in Netflix only releasing the Hindi-dubbed version initially. He assured fans that the original Hinglish version would be available shortly.
In his post, he said, “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.” His prompt response was appreciated by fans.
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
Other users raised similar concerns, with one asking why the Hinglish version wasn’t available. Another frustrated fan noted the limited audio options, saying they were eager to watch but only found Hindi, Portuguese, and Spanish options.
Original audio version still to be uploaded because of a technical error. https://t.co/26vBluW9tt pic.twitter.com/sgriUShzQV
— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) November 8, 2024
Kareena Kapoor Starrer Was Originally Shot In Hinglish Version
The film was initially shot with a mix of English and Hindi dialogues to reflect its setting and characters’ cultural background. About 80% of the film was in English, with 20% in Hindi.
However, Netflix first uploaded only the fully dubbed Hindi version, leading to criticism. Mehta assured viewers that the original language version would soon be accessible.
About The Buckingham Murders
The Buckingham Murders has been creating buzz since its world premiere on October 14, 2023 at the BFI London Film Festival. In the film, Kareena plays Jasmeet Bhamra, a British-Indian detective investigating the murder of a young child. This film also marks her debut as a producer, in collaboration with Shobha and Ektaa Kapoor.
The film features a strong ensemble cast, including Keith Allen, Ranveer Brar, Sarah Jane Dias, Prabhleen Sandhu, and Sanjeev Mehra. After a successful theatrical release on September 13, 2024, the digital release had high expectations. Despite the initial hiccup on Netflix, The Buckingham Murders remains a hot topic among fans.
(Also read: Kareena Kapoor Khan’s The Buckingham Murders Getting A Prequel? Hansal Mehta Hints At Exciting Plans!)
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