Heer Express

Heer Express
Theatrical release poster
Directed byUmesh Shukla
Screenplay byDivyanshu Rawat
Pavan Balagam
Story bySanjay Grover
Produced by
  • Umesh Shukla
  • Ashish Wagh
  • Mohit Chhabra
  • Sanjay Grover
Starring
CinematographySameer Arya
Edited byMayur Hardas
Music byTanishk Bagchi
Avvy Sra
Jerry Singh
Sakaar Singh
Production
companies
  • Tulip Entertainment
  • Divisa Entertainment
  • Merry Go Round Studios
  • Creative Strokes Group
Distributed byPen Marudhar
Release date
  • 12 September 2025 (2025-09-12)
Running time
140 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Heer Express is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Umesh Shukla. The film is produced by Tulip Entertainment, Divisa Entertainment, Merry Go Round Studios, and Creative Strokes Group.[2] It stars Divita Juneja in her first film role,[3] alongside Ashutosh Rana, Sanjay Mishra, Gulshan Grover, and Prit Kamani.[4][5] The film was released theatrically on 12 September 2025.[6][7]

Synopsis

The story centres on Heer Wallia, a young woman from Punjab who moves to the United Kingdom following the death of her mother. In the UK, she attempts to pursue her interest in cooking and manage the expectations tied to her family’s background. The narrative depicts her efforts to adapt to a new setting and navigate personal and cultural challenges.

Cast

Production

The film was announced in 2025 and is directed by Umesh Shukla, who also serves as one of the producers. Other members of the production team include Ashish Wagh, Mohit Chhabra, Sanjay Grover, and co-producer Sampada Wagh. Filming took place in the United Kingdom and parts of India.[8][9]

Release

Heer Express was released theatrically on 12 September 2025.[10]

Reception

Abhishek Srivastava of The Times of India rated it 2.5/5 stars and said that "‘Heer Express,’ in the end, offers “clean entertainment” only if your idea of fun is being stuck on a cinematic train that refuses to pick up speed."[11] Rishabh Suri of Hindustan Times gave it 2 stars out of 5 and said that "The first half drags, the second half never grips, and the film can't figure out what to do with its seasoned cast."[12] Sharva Srivastava of Times Now rated it 3/5 stars and stated that "Heer Express is a warm, feel-good film that celebrates resilience, love, and family bonds. Despite its flaws, predictability being the most prominent, the film has a lot of heart."[13]

Rachit Gupta of Filmfare gave 3 stars out of 5 and said that "Heer Express is a rehash of the same-old Punjabi family drama mixed with a coming-of-age girl story."[14] Ria Sharma of Free Press Journal gave 3 stars out of 5 and said that "Heer Express is a warm, feel-good entertainer that celebrates resilience, love, and family. It has its share of flaws—predictability being the biggest—but it also has heart."[15] Subhash K Jha of News 24 rated it 3/5 stars and commented that "Heer Express chugs along with a sweet, won’t-hurt-a-fly charm, but its manufactured crises fail to excite. Divita Juneja dazzles as Heer, yet Prit Kamani often steals the spotlight."[16]

Deepa Gahlot of Rediff.com gave 2.5 stars out of 5 and observed that "The comedy is unfunny, the emotional bits are dubious and the music forgettable in Heer Express."[17]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Heer Express (15)". British Board of Film Classification. 11 September 2025. Retrieved 11 September 2025.
  2. ^ "Divita Juneja Boards The Heer Express With Ashutosh Rana And Sanjay Mishra". News18. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
  3. ^ Iqbal, Murtuza. "Who Is Divita Juneja, Actress Who Is All Set To Make Her Big Screen Debut With Heer Express?". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
  4. ^ "Gulshan Grover sheds 'Bad Man' image in Heer Express: 'There's nothing villainous about this role'". The Times of India. 19 July 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
  5. ^ "Gulshan Grover talks about his role in Heer Express". Moneycontrol. Archived from the original on 22 July 2025. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
  6. ^ "Divita Juneja's Heer Express Gets A New Release Date, Find Out". News 18. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
  7. ^ "'Heer Express' gets postponed: released pushed to September". India Forum. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
  8. ^ "Heer Express trailer: Ashutosh Rana mentors a young chef in wholesome entertainer". India Today. 15 July 2025. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
  9. ^ "Divita Juneja Debuts In Heer Express, Starring Ashutosh Rana, Gulshan Grover, Sanjay Mishra". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
  10. ^ "Heer Express Gets A New Release Date; Divita Juneja Starrer To Hit The Big Screens On September 12". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
  11. ^ Srivastava, Abhishek. "Heer Express Movie Review: This clean family drama derails under the weight of clichés". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 September 2025.
  12. ^ Suri, Rishabh. "Heer Express review: Cliches are on track in this clean film that's so sweet, it could give you diabetes". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
  13. ^ Srivastava, Sharva. "Heer Express Movie Review: Divita Juneja's Chef Table Meets London Dreams In A Flavourful Ride". Times Now. Retrieved 12 September 2025.
  14. ^ Gupta, Rachit. "Heer Express Review - Warm at The Edges, Empty at The Centre". Filmfare. Retrieved 12 September 2025.
  15. ^ Sharma, Ria. "Heer Express Review: Divita Juneja, Prit Kamani's Film Is A Promising & Fun-Filled Ride". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 12 September 2025.
  16. ^ Jha, Subhash K. "Heer Express Review: Heer Today, Gone Tomorrow". News 24. Retrieved 12 September 2025.
  17. ^ Gahlot, Deepa. "Heer Express Review: Forgettable". Rediff.com. Retrieved 12 September 2025.
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