Bewakoofiyaan(2014)
Bewakoofiyaan is a 2014 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Nupur Asthana and written by Habib Faisal. The film stars Ayushmann Khurrana as Mohit Chaddha, Sonam Kapoor as Mayera Sehgal, and Rishi Kapoor as V.K. Sehgal. Set in the corporate hub of Gurgaon, the story follows a young couple whose relationship is tested when the man loses his job during a recession. The film explores the tension between love and financial security in modern urban India. Produced by Yash Raj Films, it received mixed reviews from critics who praised Rishi Kapoor's performance but noted weak chemistry between the leads. The film was released on March 14, 2014, and is available for streaming on various platforms.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 14 March 2014
- Director
- Nupur Asthana
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Rating
- 5.6/10
Storyline
Mohit and Mayera are a young corporate couple deeply in love and planning marriage. But Mayera's father V.K. Sehgal thinks Mohit is not rich enough for his daughter. When Mohit loses his job during the recession, their love and lifestyle are pushed to the breaking point. Can love survive when the money runs out?
“Can love survive without money?”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Bewakoofiyaan
Cast reunions in this film: Habib Faisal & Aditya Chopra (5 films together), and Rishi Kapoor & Aditya Chopra (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Bewakoofiyaan: The Foolishness of Love' before being shortened.
- It was one of the first major Hindi films to directly address the 2008 global financial recession as a central plot point.
- Director Nupur Asthana is better known for her work in television, having directed popular shows like 'Made in India'.
- The movie marked actor Rishi Kapoor's second collaboration with son Ranbir Kapoor's then-partner, Sonam Kapoor, after 'Delhi-6'.
- A minor subplot involves the male lead applying for a job in Dubai, reflecting a common real-life trend during India's economic slowdown.
- The film's soundtrack includes a rare playback singing credit for actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who performed a small part in a song.
- Despite its modern setting, the story is a classic take on marital tensions over money, similar to older Bollywood films.