Love Ka Tadka(2009)
Love Ka Tadka is a 2009 Hindi-language comedy-drama film directed by Ahmed Faisal Inam and Rajan Waghdhare. The film stars Sammir Dattani as Aditya and Nauheed Cyrusi as Riya, a newly married couple who move into a strictly vegetarian housing society in Mumbai. The story follows their struggle to cook non-vegetarian food in secret, leading to a comedic and emotional conflict with the society's fanatic committee head, Jhula Ramani, played by Rakesh Bedi. The film is notable for being a rare romantic satire that addresses the real-life culinary divide between vegetarians and non-vegetarians in Indian housing societies. It was released on October 23, 2009, and received mixed reviews from critics but was praised for its unique premise and honest storytelling.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 23 October 2009
- Director
- Gautam Adhikari
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 3.2/10
Storyline
A newly married couple, Aditya and Riya, move into a beautiful apartment in a strictly vegetarian housing society. They love cooking and eating non-vegetarian food, which is banned in the society. The couple must find a way to enjoy their favorite dishes without getting caught by the fanatic committee head, Jhula Ramani.
“Love is about what's on your plate.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Meat' before being changed to 'Love Kaa Taddka'.
- It was directed by Anil Senior, who had previously worked as an assistant director on several major Bollywood films.
- The movie was shot primarily in Mumbai, with the housing society scenes filmed in a real residential colony.
- Actor Sanjay Mishra, known for his comic roles, plays a key supporting character as a strict society member.
- The film's release coincided with a period of public debate about vegetarianism and food choices in urban India.
- It features a cameo appearance by veteran actor Raza Murad in a brief courtroom scene.
- The movie's soundtrack includes a song composed by Bappi Lahiri, who was known for his disco hits in the 1980s.