The story revolves around a Punjabi wedding, with elements of romance and comedy. Sukhi, while preparing for his sister's wedding, meets Rano and immediately falls in love with her. Rano, being Sukhi' sister's friend is a hesitant lover and during their romantic alliance many other characters are introduced throughout the film.
Manje Bistre was shot between November, 2016 and December, 2016 in 22 days at different villages in Punjab. Villages were Kakrali, Seyonk, Jenti Majri, Ghura Kasoli, Bhangidi, Parol, Choti Badi Nangal and Mullanpur Garibdas.
Release
The official trailer of the film was released by Saga Music on 5 March 2017. The film was theatrically released on 14 April 2017.
According to the Taran Adarsh’s report, on its opening dayManje Bistre grossed ₹2.25 crore becoming the 3rd highest Punjabi opener of all time behind Sardaar Ji and Sardaar Ji 2 later moved to 5th after release of Carry on Jatta 2 and Shadaa Whereas, film faced drop in collection on its second collecting ₹2.18 crore and rise on third day, collecting ₹2.59 crore making the weekend total ₹7.02 crore. The film faces small drop on weekdays collecting ₹1.27 crore, ₹1.06 crore, ₹1.03 crore and ₹0.91 crore respectively making a week total ₹11.29 crore. The film grossed ₹14.71 crore in 10 days of release. According to Box Office India report published in June 2018, Manje Bistre is the 6th highest Punjabi grosser of all time in India by its lifetime collection of ₹16.29 crore behind Carry On Jatta 2, Sardaar Ji, Chaar Sahibzaade, Sardaar Ji 2 and Jatt & Juliet 2.
Overseas
On its opening weekend, Manje Bistre collected $241,971 in United States, $385,147 in Canada, £104,136 in United Kingdom, A$402,399 in Australia and NZ$125,403 in New Zealand. After second week, the film grosses $456,065 in United States, $722,562 in Canada, £219,339 in United Kingdom, A$652,618 in Australia and NZ$185,884 in New Zealand. In its whole theatrical run Manje Bistre had grossed ₹2.28 crore at United Kingdom, ₹6.25 crore at Canada, ₹3.43 crore at United States of America, ₹3.33 crore at Australia, ₹85.14 lacs at New Zealand, and ₹8.4 lacs at Spain.
Soundtrack
The music of songs have been composed by Jay K and Jaison Thind. The lyrics are by Happy Raikoti, Ricky Khan, Jagdev Maan, and Dalvir.
Reception
Manje Bistre received mostly positive reviews from critics and audience both. The first half of the film tickles the funny bones of the film goers, while the second half is high on romantic quotient, say the critics and viewers. Jasmine Singh of The Tribune praised the film's simplicity. He also praises director, saying, “Director Baljit Singh Deo has done a neat direction, making sure that every character in the film gets a decent screen space.“ He also writes about dialogues, “The dialogues of the film are written by Rana Ranbir and he certainly has done a fine job.” He also praises the cinematography of the film, saying, “The entire film is centred at one place, a wedding house, despite the fact that there aren’t many locations to feast your eyes on; a beautiful and well shot cinematography makes everything look bright and fun.” The reviewer praised the costume designer of the film Ravneet Grewal and the lead actress Sonam Bajwa. In last the consensus reads, “The film has foot-tapping numbers, subtle romance, lot of fun moments, loads of laughter; Manje Bistre has sure collected the right entertainment dose.”
Best Film Song - Gippy Grewal & Nimrat Khaira for "Dubai Wale Shaikh"
Best Female Playback Vocalist - Nimrat Khaira for "Dubai Wale Shaikh"
Sequel
Sequel of the film, Manje Bistre 2, directed by Baljit Singh Deo and starring Gippy Grewal and Simi Chahal was released on 12 April 2019. The sequel was shot in Canada depicting Sukhi`s journey to attend his cousin’s marriage ceremony.
