Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana(2017)
Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana is a 2017 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy drama film directed by Ratnaa Sinha and written by Kamal Pandey. The film stars Rajkummar Rao as Satyendra Mishra and Kriti Kharbanda as Aarti Shukla. The story follows a young couple who fall in love during an arranged marriage but are separated on their wedding night due to a dowry demand. Set in a small town in Uttar Pradesh, the narrative explores themes of love, forgiveness, and the pursuit of success. The film received positive reviews for its realistic first half and the performances of its lead actors. It was released on November 10, 2017, and is available for streaming on ZEE5 and Amazon Prime Video.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Zee5, Prime Video, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 9 November 2017
- Director
- Ratnaa Sinha
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Rating
- 7.2/10
Storyline
Satyendra Mishra, a bank clerk, falls in love with Aarti Shukla during an arranged marriage meeting. Their wedding is planned, but on the wedding night, Aarti's father demands a dowry. Aarti runs away, leaving Satyendra heartbroken. Years later, they meet again as successful civil servants. They must decide if their love can survive the pain of the past.
“Love deserves a second chance.”
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Trivia
- The film's title was inspired by a popular wedding song phrase in India, often heard at ceremonies.
- Lead actor Rajkummar Rao prepared for his role by interacting with real-life civil service aspirants to understand their struggles.
- Director Ratnaa Sinha made her directorial debut with this film after working as a screenwriter for years.
- Some scenes were shot in Lucknow to authentically capture the middle-class North Indian setting.
- The movie subtly references the competitive pressure of India's UPSC exams, a reality for many families.
- It had a modest budget but performed well on satellite TV after its theatrical run, gaining a loyal audience.
- Kriti Kharbanda's character was written to challenge traditional expectations of women in arranged marriages.