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Sweetiee Weds NRI(2017)

4.5/10
Hindi116 mins

Sweetiee Weds NRI is a 2017 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Hasnain Hyderabadwala. The film stars Himansh Kohli, Zoya Afroz, Darshan Jariwala, and Kiran Juneja in lead roles. The story follows Sweetie Desai, a young woman whose wealthy father insists she marry a Non-Resident Indian from England. Sweetie, however, is in love with a local boy named Aakash Patel. The film explores the conflict between a father's ambition for status and a daughter's desire for love. It was produced by Asmiy Entertainment and Grand Motion Picture. The film received negative reviews from critics and has a low IMDb rating of 3.4/10. It was released in India on June 2, 2017.

Filmed In:Gujarat, India
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Plex, Prime Video, Hungama Play, ShemarooMe (via Airtel Xstream)
Theatrical Release
2 June 2017
Director
Hasnain Hyderabadwala
Language
Hindi
Runtime
1h 56m
Rating
4.5/10

Storyline

A rich businessman wants his daughter to marry an NRI from England. The problem is she loves another man. She is sure her father will not approve of her local boyfriend. She must find a way to convince her father that love matters more than status. Can she win her father's blessing and marry the man she loves?

Love knows no borders.

Film Details

4.5Rating
116Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date2 June 2017
Filmed InGujarat, India

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
lovefamilyidentity
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability2

Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's director Hasnain Hyderabadwala is the son of veteran Bollywood director Javed Hyderabadwala.
  • Lead actor Himansh Kohli was primarily known for his music videos before this film.
  • The movie's title and plot play on the common term 'NRI' (Non-Resident Indian) in matchmaking.
  • It was shot in locations including Mumbai and Punjab to show a contrast in settings.
  • The film had a very limited theatrical release and quickly moved to television and streaming platforms.
  • Actress Zoya Afroz had previously won the Miss India Tourism title in 2013.
  • Despite being a romance comedy, the film incorporates traditional family wedding pressures as a central theme.

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