Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi(2012)
Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi is a 2012 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Bela Bhansali Sehgal. The film stars Boman Irani as Farhad Pastakia and Farah Khan as Shirin Fugawala. The supporting cast includes Daisy Irani, Shammi, Kavin Dave, and Mahabanoo Mody-Kotwal. The story follows a 45-year-old Parsi lingerie salesman who falls in love with a woman his mother despises. The conflict arises when the mother discovers the woman is responsible for demolishing a family water tank. The film is produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali under his Bhansali Productions banner. It was released on August 24, 2012, in India. The film received mixed reviews but was noted for its authentic portrayal of Parsi culture and Boman Irani's performance.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ZEE5, Eros Now
- Theatrical Release
- 24 August 2012
- Director
- Bela Sehgal
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
Farhad Pastakia is a 45-year-old Parsi bachelor who sells lingerie. He falls in love with Shirin Fugawala, a woman who walks into his shop. But his mother hates Shirin because she got their family water tank demolished. Farhad must choose between his mother's approval and the woman he loves.
“Love has no expiry date.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi
Cast reunions in this film: Boman Irani & Kurush Deboo (4 films together), and Boman Irani & Farah Khan (2 films together).
Trivia
- This was the first and only acting role of director-choreographer Farah Khan in a lead role.
- The film's title is a playful twist on a popular Hindi idiom, 'Shirin Farhad ki kahani,' referring to legendary lovers.
- Director Bela Sehgal is the sister of acclaimed filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who co-produced the movie.
- The film marked the debut of Bela Sehgal as a director after she worked as an editor on several films.
- It was one of the rare mainstream Bollywood films at the time to feature middle-aged protagonists in a romantic lead.
- The movie's soundtrack included a song composed by veteran music director Anu Malik, his first for a Bhansali production.
- Despite its stars, the film had a modest box office performance and received mixed reviews from critics.