Pyaar Ke Side Effects(2006)
'Pyaar Ke Side Effects' is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Saket Chaudhary. It stars Rahul Bose as Sid and Mallika Sherawat as Trisha, with Ranvir Shorey in a supporting role. The story follows a young couple in Mumbai navigating the pressures of marriage and family expectations. Sid, a music composer, struggles with a deep fear of commitment that threatens his relationship. The film is noted for its honest, humorous portrayal of modern urban relationships. It received positive reviews for its witty dialogue and relatable characters. The movie was produced by Pritish Nandy Communications and released on September 15, 2006.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, ShemarooMe, Netflix, SonyLIV
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2006
- Director
- Saket Chaudhary
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Rating
- 6.2/10
Storyline
A music composer named Sid loves his girlfriend Trisha, but the thought of marrying her fills him with panic. When she gives him an ultimatum, he agrees to get engaged. Now he must face her traditional family, his own fears, and the chaos of planning a wedding he is not sure he wants.
“Love has side effects. Are you ready?”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Pyaar Ke Side Effects
Cast reunions in this film: Mallika Sherawat & Ranvir Shorey (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title was inspired by the popular song 'Pyaar Ke Side Effects' from the 1998 movie 'Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya'.
- Actor Rahul Bose, who plays Sid, is actually a national-level rugby player and not a trained musician in real life.
- The movie was shot extensively in Mumbai, but the opening wedding sequence was filmed in Delhi to establish the character's roots.
- Director Saket Chaudhary later directed the hit sequel 'Shaadi Ke Side Effects' in 2014, continuing the theme of relationship comedies.
- The character Nanoo, Sid's friend, is played by actor Ranvir Shorey, who is known for his roles in offbeat comedies.
- The film features a cameo by actor and director Farhan Akhtar, who appears as himself in a party scene.
- Despite being a romantic comedy, the movie did not feature any major song-and-dance sequences, which was unusual for Hindi films at the time.