Shaadi Ke Side Effects(2014)
Shaadi Ke Side Effects is a 2014 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Saket Chaudhary. It stars Farhan Akhtar and Vidya Balan as a married couple navigating life after the birth of their first child. The story follows Sid, a music composer, and Trisha, a radio jockey, as they struggle with the loss of freedom, sleep, and romance. Sid's habit of lying to avoid conflict leads to a secret life that threatens their marriage. The film is a sequel to Pyaar Ke Side Effects (2006) and explores the realistic challenges of parenthood. It received mixed reviews but was noted for its honest portrayal of marital struggles. The movie was released on 28 February 2014 in India.
Shaadi Ke Side Effects is streaming on VI Movies and TV and Hotstar.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, Hotstar, Eros Now
- Theatrical Release
- 28 February 2014
- Director
- Saket Chaudhary
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 5.7/10
Storyline
Sid thinks he has marriage figured out until his wife Trisha gets pregnant. After their baby is born, life becomes a nightmare of no sleep and constant chaos. Sid starts lying to escape, creating a secret life that could destroy everything. Can he learn to be a real partner before it is too late?
“Marriage has side effects. Love is the cure.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Shaadi Ke Side Effects
Cast reunions in this film: Farhan Akhtar & Ram Kapoor (2 films together), Farhan Akhtar & Purab Kohli (2 films together), Vidya Balan & Ila Arun (2 films together), Vidya Balan & Pritam Chakraborty (2 films together), Vir Das & Pritam Chakraborty (2 films together), and Purab Kohli & Pritam Chakraborty (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film is a spiritual sequel to the 2006 movie 'Pyaar Ke Side Effects', but with a completely new cast and story about marriage.
- Actor Farhan Akhtar performed many of his own stunts in the film, including a scene where he jumps into a lake.
- The movie's soundtrack features a song called 'Gulcharrey' which became popular for its quirky lyrics and upbeat tune.
- It was shot extensively in Delhi and Dehradun to capture a realistic urban family setting.
- Director Saket Chaudhary said the film was inspired by observing the everyday conflicts in modern Indian marriages.
- The film's title plays on the common Hindi phrase 'shaadi ke side effects', humorously referring to marital struggles.
- Despite mixed reviews, it had a decent box office run, earning over 30 crore rupees in India.