Dum Laga Ke Haisha(2015)
'Dum Laga Ke Haisha' is a 2015 Hindi romantic comedy-drama film directed by Sharat Katariya. It stars Ayushmann Khurrana and Bhumi Pednekar in lead roles. The story follows a mismatched couple in 1990s Haridwar. Prem, a lazy cassette shop owner, is embarrassed by his plus-sized wife Sandhya. Their arranged marriage is filled with conflict and rejection. The film is notable for its honest portrayal of body image issues and marital struggles. It won two Filmfare Awards, including Best Female Debut for Pednekar. The movie was praised for its performances, music, and realistic setting. It was released on 27 February 2015 and is available on Netflix.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 27 February 2015
- Director
- Sharat Katariya
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Rating
- 7.7/10
Storyline
Prem is forced into an arranged marriage with Sandhya, a woman he finds embarrassing. He rejects her completely. Sandhya fights for respect. Their marriage is a battlefield. A local two-legged race becomes their last chance to save their relationship.
“Love is not a race, but this one is.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Dum Laga Ke Haisha
Cast reunions in this film: Bhumi Pednekar & Seema Pahwa (3 films together), Ayushmann Khurrana & Sheeba Chaddha (2 films together), Ayushmann Khurrana & Bhumi Pednekar (2 films together), Ayushmann Khurrana & Seema Pahwa (2 films together), Sanjay Mishra & Manu Anand (2 films together), and Sanjay Mishra & Seema Pahwa (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film is set in 1995 Haridwar and used real locations and vintage props to recreate the era.
- Ayushmann Khurrana learned to ride a scooter for the film but actually did not know how to ride one before.
- The wife-carrying race in the film is based on a real competition that originated in Finland.
- The song 'Dard Karaara' is a remake of a 1990s Kumar Sanu and Alka Yagnik hit, recreated for the period setting.
- Bhumi Pednekar, who played the overweight wife, was a casting assistant at Yash Raj Films before her debut here.
- The film's title is a phrase from a popular 1990s Hindi song, meaning 'lift with full force'.
- It won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi in 2016.