Partner(2007)
Partner is a 2007 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by David Dhawan. The film stars Salman Khan, Govinda, Lara Dutta, and Katrina Kaif in lead roles. The story follows Prem, a love guru who helps shy men win over women, but his life changes when he falls for a single mother and must hide his profession. The film is a remake of the Hollywood movie Hitch and was produced by Sohail Khan and Parag Sanghvi. It was a commercial success at the box office and is known for its comedy, music, and the on-screen chemistry between Salman Khan and Govinda. The film was released on 20 July 2007 and is available for streaming on ZEE5.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Hotstar, Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2007
- Director
- David Dhawan
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
Prem is a love guru who makes money by helping shy men win over women. He takes on a new client, Bhaskar, who wants to marry his boss. But Prem's own life gets complicated when he falls for a single mother named Naina. He must hide his job from her while trying to keep his relationship alive.
“Love needs a partner”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Partner
Cast reunions in this film: David Dhawan & Govinda (15 films together), Salman Khan & Sohail Khan (13 films together), Katrina Kaif & Salman Khan (9 films together), Salman Khan & Dalip Tahil (7 films together), Lara Dutta & Rajpal Yadav (6 films together), and Puneet Issar & Salman Khan (6 films together).
Trivia
- The film is an official remake of the Hollywood hit 'Hitch', but with a Bollywood twist.
- Salman Khan and Govinda reunited after 9 years, having last worked together in 'Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge'.
- The song 'You're My Love' was shot in Malaysia and features a cameo by actress Katrina Kaif.
- Director David Dhawan and Govinda have collaborated on over 15 films, making this a frequent partnership.
- The film's climax scene at the wedding was extensively rewritten during shooting to heighten the comedy.
- Despite mixed reviews, it was a commercial success, earning over ₹ 1 billion worldwide.
- Lara Dutta's role as a single mother was considered a shift from her typical glamorous parts at the time.