Will You Marry Me?(2012)
Will You Marry Me? is a 2012 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Aditya Datt. The film stars Shreyas Talpade, Rajeev Khandelwal, and Muzamil Ibrahim in lead roles. The story follows three bachelor friends who make a pact to avoid marriage. Their friendship is tested when each falls in love. The film explores themes of commitment and growing up. It received mixed reviews from critics. The music was noted for being catchy. The movie was released in theaters on 27 July 2012.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 2 March 2012
- Director
- Aditya Datt
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
Three best friends make a bet: the first one to get married loses. They all think they are safe. But then each friend falls in love. They must choose between their silly promise and true love.
“Love is the only bet worth losing.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Will You Marry Me?
Cast reunions in this film: Paresh Rawal & Manoj Joshi (15 films together), Sharib Sabri & Toshi Sabri (6 films together), Celina Jaitley & Shreyas Talpade (3 films together), Paresh Rawal & Aditya Datt (2 films together), and Paresh Rawal & Shreyas Talpade (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Will You Marry Me?' but was also promoted under the Hindi title 'Shaadi Ke Side Effects' in some regions, though that is a different 2014 film.
- It was shot extensively in Mauritius, using the island's scenic locations to depict a glamorous, vacation-like setting for the friends' bachelor lives.
- Director Aditya Datt had previously directed the thriller 'Table No. 21' (2013), making this romantic drama a shift in genre for him.
- The movie features a cameo appearance by actor Shreyas Talpade, who plays a small but memorable role as one of the friends' acquaintances.
- Despite its ensemble cast including Shreyas Talpade and Celina Jaitly, the film had a very limited theatrical release and low box office earnings.
- The soundtrack includes a song titled 'Mannu Bhaiya,' which is a playful, comic track referencing a popular Bollywood trope of the quirky relative.
- Part of the film's plot revolves around the stock market, with the friends betting their shared shares, reflecting the financial themes common in early 2010s Hindi cinema.