Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana(2012)
Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana is a 2012 Indian Hindi-language comedy film directed by debutant Sameer Sharma. It stars Kunal Kapoor as Omi Khurana and Huma Qureshi as Harman, with Vinod Nagpal, Rajesh Sharma, and Rahul Bagga in supporting roles. The story follows Omi, a man who returns to his Punjab village after fleeing from a London gangster, and tries to revive his family's famous dhaba by rediscovering a lost chicken recipe. The film explores themes of family, forgiveness, and second chances against a rural Punjabi backdrop. It received positive reviews from critics for its gentle humor and emotional depth, but was a commercial disappointment, grossing only ₹10.5 crore in India. The film was produced by Ronnie Screwvala, Siddharth Roy Kapur, and Anurag Kashyap, and features music by Amit Trivedi.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 2 November 2012
- Director
- Sameer Sharma
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h
- Rating
- 6.4/10
Storyline
Omi Khurana is on the run from a London gangster. He returns to his family village in Punjab pretending to be a successful lawyer. His grandfather has forgotten the secret recipe for their famous Chicken Khurana. Omi must find the recipe, win back his childhood sweetheart, and save his family from ruin.
“A recipe for family, love, and second chances.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana
Cast reunions in this film: Anurag Kashyap & Amit Trivedi (6 films together), Rajesh Sharma & Amit Trivedi (4 films together), Huma Qureshi & Anurag Kashyap (2 films together), Rajesh Sharma & Rahul Bagga (2 films together), and Anurag Kashyap & Vipin Sharma (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title dish, Chicken Khurana, was created by a real chef for the movie, and the recipe was kept secret to add to the story's mystery.
- Actor Kunal Kapoor learned to cook Punjabi dishes from a local chef to make his role as Omi more authentic.
- The movie was shot in a real village in Punjab to capture the authentic rural atmosphere and landscapes.
- Director Sameer Sharma also wrote the story, drawing inspiration from his own experiences and family tales of food and nostalgia.
- The film's soundtrack features a rare collaboration between composer Amit Trivedi and the folk music group 'The Raghu Dixit Project'.
- Despite being a comedy, the movie includes subtle references to the Punjabi diaspora and the pressure to succeed abroad.
- The production design team recreated a traditional Punjabi kitchen from scratch, using vintage utensils to make it look realistic.