Phillauri(2017)
Phillauri is a 2017 Indian Hindi-language fantasy comedy film directed by Anshai Lal. It stars Anushka Sharma, Diljit Dosanjh, Suraj Sharma, and Mehreen Pirzada in lead roles. The story follows a modern man who must marry a tree before his human wedding, only to be haunted by the tree's ghost — a woman from 1919. The ghost's tragic love story with a singer unfolds through flashbacks, connecting to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. The film blends humour, romance, and historical drama. It received mixed reviews but was praised for its original concept and performances. Produced by Anushka Sharma's Clean Slate Filmz, it released on 24 March 2017.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Hotstar, Watcho
- Theatrical Release
- 24 March 2017
- Director
- Anshai Lal
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Rating
- 5.9/10
Storyline
A young man returns from Canada to marry his girlfriend. But he must first marry a tree to cancel out his bad luck. After the wedding, the tree is cut down — and the ghost of a woman who lived in it claims to be his first wife. Now he must help her find peace before he can marry his real love.
“Two weddings. One ghost. One love story.”
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- The film's title 'Phillauri' refers to a small town in Punjab, India, which is also the ancestral home of the ghost character Shashi.
- Anushka Sharma's character Shashi is a poet, and the songs in the film are presented as her compositions within the story.
- The movie was shot extensively in Phillauri and other parts of Punjab to capture authentic rural settings and heritage buildings.
- Diljit Dosanjh made his Bollywood acting debut with this film, though he was already a major star in Punjabi cinema.
- The plot involving a 'tree marriage' is based on a real superstitious practice in some parts of India to avoid astrological doshas.
- Director Anshai Lal had previously worked primarily in television, making this his debut feature film.
- The film's soundtrack includes a qawwali, 'Sahiba,' which blends traditional Sufi music with contemporary production.
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