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{{short description|2013 film by R.S. Prasanna}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=November 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Kalyana Samayal Saadham
| image = kalyana samayal saadham.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Poster
| native_name =
| director = R. S. Prasanna
| producer = [[Arun Vaidyanathan]] Ananth Govindan
| writer = R. S. Prasanna
| screenplay =
| story =
| starring = [[Prasanna (actor)|Prasanna]] [[Lekha Washington]]
| music = [[Navin (music director)|Arrora]]
| cinematography = Krishnan Vasant
| editing = [[Sathyaraj Natarajan]]
| studio = Everest Entertainment
| distributor = Abi TCS Studios [[Thirukumaran Entertainment]] [[RPP Film Factory]]
| released = 7 December 2013
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Tamil
| budget =
| gross =
}}
'''''Kalyana Samayal Saadham''''' ({{Translation|Wedding Feast}}), also known by the acronym '''''KSS''''', is a 2013 Indian [[Tamil-language]] [[romantic comedy]] film written and directed by R. S. Prasanna. It features [[Prasanna (actor)|Prasanna]] and [[Lekha Washington]] in the lead roles, while [[Crazy Mohan]], [[Delhi Ganesh]], [[Uma Padmanabhan]] appear in supporting roles.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/88516.html |title=Prasanna in 'Kalyana Samayal Saadham'|publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=2012-11-24 |accessdate=2012-12-31}}</ref> Produced by Ananth Govindan and [[Arun Vaidyanathan]] under the Everest Entertainment banner, it was distributed by Abinesh Elangovan's Abi TCS Studios, [[C. V. Kumar]]'s [[Thirukumaran Entertainment]] and [[RPP Film Factory]].

The film follows Raghu, a software engineer who faces several challenges in his arranged marriage as he suffers from erectile dysfunction and tries to find a solution to his problem. Prasanna, a gold medal winner from L. V. Prasad Film Institute, made his directorial debut through this film. Principal photography of the film started on 3 January 2013, and completed within 25 days.<ref name=":1">{{cite news|title=Prasanna starts shooting for KSS|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-03/news-interviews/36129849_1_prasanna-and-sneha-achamundu-achamundu-rajan-madhav|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131208101755/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-03/news-interviews/36129849_1_prasanna-and-sneha-achamundu-achamundu-rajan-madhav|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 December 2013|work=[[The Times of India]]|accessdate=3 January 2013}}</ref> The music was composed by Arrora, with cinematography handled by Krishnan Vasant and editing done by Sathyaraj Natarajan.

Kalyana Samayal Saadham, was marketed as a feel-good wedding movie, with some modern twists.<ref name=":0" /> The film released worldwide on 7 December 2013, and received critical acclaim.<ref name=":5">{{cite web|date=2013-12-07|title='Kalyana Samayal Saadham' Review Roundup: Deals with Sensitive Subject in Light- hearted Comedy — International Business Times|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/528188/20131207/kalyana-samayal-saadham-review-comedy-prasanna-kalyanasamayalsadhamreview.htm|accessdate=2013-12-12|publisher=Ibtimes.co.in}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{cite web|date=|title='Kalyana Samayal Saadham' Tamil Movie, Music Reviews and News|url=http://www.moviecrow.com/movie/1119/kalyana-samayal-saadham-tamil-movie-review|accessdate=2013-12-25|publisher=Moviecrow.com}}</ref> It was listed on "The list of Films, that redefined Tamil cinema" by [[The Hindu]].<ref name=":6" /> The film was remade in [[Hindi]], titled as ''[[Shubh Mangal Saavdhan|Shubh Mangal Savdhan]]'', directed by Prasanna himself.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=March 3|first1=Sruthi Sahasranaman On|last2=2017|date=2017-03-03|title=RS Prasanna On Why Kalyana Samayal Saadham's Hindi Remake Is A "Reincarnation"|url=https://silverscreenindia.com/movies/features/interviews/rs-prasanna-kalyana-samayal-saadhams-hindi-remake-reincarnation/|access-date=2020-06-13|website=Silverscreen.in|language=en-US}}</ref>

== Title ==
The film's title ''Kalyana Samayal Saadham'', is derived from a legendary song from the 1957 film ''[[Mayabazar]]''.<ref name=":2">{{cite web|date=2012-11-23|title="kalyana Samayal Saadham" Is Not Just A Legendary Song Now ...|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/nov-12-04/prasanna-lekha-washington-23-11-12.html|accessdate=2012-12-31|publisher=Behindwoods}}</ref>

==Plot==
Raghu ([[Prasanna (actor)|Prasanna]]), a [[software engineer]], gets engaged to another engineer named Meera ([[Lekha Washington]]). It is going to be an arranged marriage, and the extended families of both are looking forward to it. However, Raghu has [[erectile dysfunction]], and on the advice of his friends, tries out various quacks treating [[impotency]] Funny things happen on the way of solving the problem.

==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
* [[Prasanna (actor)|Prasanna]] as Raghu Viswanathan
* [[Lekha Washington]] as Meera Chandrasekaran
* Geetha Ravishankar as Raghu's mother
* Natarajan (Nat Narayanasamy) as Viswanathan (Raghu's father)
* [[Uma Padmanabhan]] as Meera's mother
* [[Delhi Ganesh]] as Chandrasekaran
* [[Raaghav]] as Gautham
* [[Kathadi Ramamurthy]] as Raghu's grandfather
* [[R. Neelakantan|Neelu]] as Meera's uncle / Card Mama
* [[Vatsala Rajagopal]] as Meera's grandmother
* [[Crazy Mohan]] as Dr. Kamlesh
* [[Dr. Sharmila]] as Raghu's aunt
* [[Srilekha Parthasarathy]] as Raghu's aunt
* [[R. S. Shivaji]]
* Sreekanth Dass as Dhina
* Praveen Muthurangan as Kabir
* Srikanth as Dheena
* Joel as Jeff
* Rohit
* Baby Swaksha as Young Meera
{{colend}}

==Production==

=== Development ===
The film marks [[Prasanna (actor)|Prasanna]]'s first feature film, after his marriage with [[Sneha (actress)|Sneha]]. It also marked the directorial debut of R. S. Prasanna, a gold medal winner from the L. V. Prasad Film Institute.<ref name=":1" /> The first look released in November 2012,<ref name=":0" /> which features the technical crew, Krishnan Vasant handling the cinematography, [[Sathyaraj Natarajan]] being the editor, and [[Vedanth Bharadwaj]] and singer [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]], were initially roped into compose the music, later replaced by flautist Navin Iyer, credited as [[Navin (music director)|Arrora]]. [[Delhi Ganesh]] and [[Uma Padmanabhan]], joined the film, playing the parents of [[Lekha Washington]], whereas Geetha Ravishankar and Natarajan essayed the role of Prasanna's parents.<ref name=":0" /> Crazy Mohan, also joined the film in a supporting role.<ref name=":0" />

=== Filming ===
Principal photography of the movie began on 3 January 2013, with a pooja (blessing) ceremony.<ref name=":1" /> Most of the film's shoot schedule was completed within 25 days.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2013-02-13|title=Kalyana Samayal Saadham almost complete|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kalyana-samayal-saadham-almost-complete/articleshow/18460239.cms|access-date=2020-06-13|website=The Times of India}}</ref> The sound mixing of the film took place at the [[Warner Bros.|Warner Brothers Studio]] in [[Los Angeles]], with audiographer Kunal Rajan.<ref>{{Cite web|title=KSS mixing in Los Angeles - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/KSS-mixing-in-Los-Angeles/articleshow/20459418.cms|access-date=2020-06-13|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

==Music==
{{Infobox album
| name = Kalyana Samayal Saadham
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Navin (music director)|Arrora]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 16 October 2013
| recorded = 2013
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 26:22
| language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
| label = [[Think Music India|Think Music]]
| producer = Arun Vaidyanathan
| prev_title =
| prev_year =
| next_title = [[Peruchazhi]]
| next_year = 2014
| misc =
{{singles
| name = Kalyana Samayal Saadham
| type = soundtrack
| single1 = Mella Sirithai
| single1date = 9 September 2013
}}
}}

The music for ''Kalyana Samayal Saadham'' is composed by flautist Navin, credited as [[Navin (music director)|Arrora]], who made his debut as a music composer. The soundtrack album features six tracks, with lyrics written by singer [[Harish Raghavendra]], Muthamil, Arrora, Sakthi, Srikanth Varadhan, with the latter making his debut as a lyricist. Actor [[Prasanna (actor)|Prasanna]] also made his debut as a playback singer for the song "Pallu Pona Raja" which has a female version sung by [[Sangeetha Rajeshwaran]]. The audio rights of the film were purchased and marketed by [[Think Music India|Think Music]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kalyana Samayal Saadham audio soon! - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Kalyana-Samayal-Saadham-audio-soon/articleshow/19472108.cms|access-date=2020-06-12|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

The first single track "Mella Sirithai" sung by [[Haricharan]], [[Chinmayi]] was released on 9 September 2013 coinciding with the occasion of [[Ganesh Chathurthi|Vinayaka Chathurthi]],<ref>{{cite web |title=KSS Single track release |url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kss-single-track-release/articleshow/20171636.cms |website=The Times of India |date=9 September 2013|access-date=9 September 2013}}</ref> at [[Suryan FM 93.5|Suryan FM 93.5 Radio Station]] in [[Chennai]], in the presence of directors [[Nalan Kumarasamy]], [[Karthik Subbaraj]], [[Balaji Tharaneetharan]], [[Balaji Mohan]], [[Pa. Ranjith]] and [[Alphonse Puthren]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Flicks|first=Studio|date=9 September 2013|title=Kalyana Samayal Saadham – "Mella Sirithai" Single Audio Launch|url=https://www.studioflicks.com/news/kalyana-samayal-saadham-mella-sirithai-single-audio-launch/?amp|access-date=9 September 2013|website=Studioflicks}}</ref> The video of the song got positive response for its innovative making.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-09-13|title=Kalyana Samayal Saadham song Mella sirithai: Love and marriage in the times of Facebook|url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/south-gossip/kalyana-samayal-saadham-song-mella-sirithai-love-and-marriage-in-the-times-of-facebook-229245/|access-date=2020-06-12|website=Bollywood Life|language=en}}</ref> The audio launch of the film took place on 16 October 2013, at [[Sathyam cinemas|Sathyam Cinemas]] in Chennai,<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2013-10-14|title=Kalyana Samayal Sadham audio on Oct 16 - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Kalyana-Samayal-Sadham-audio-on-Aug-2/articleshow/21366011.cms|access-date=2020-06-13|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> with the presence of [[K. S. Ravikumar]], [[Balu Mahendra]], [[G. Dhananjayan]], [[K. E. Gnanavel Raja]], Nalan Kumarasamy and [[Santhosh Narayanan]], alongside the cast and crew. The audio CD of the film was unveiled by Ravikumar and received it to Balu Mahendra.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/kalyana-samayal-saadam-audio-launched-news-tamil-nicn5Cdjjja.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130802155308/http://www.sify.com/movies/kalyana-samayal-saadam-audio-launched-news-tamil-nicn5Cdjjja.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-08-02 |title='Kalyana Samayal Saadam' audio launched|publisher=Sify |date=2013-10-16 |accessdate=2013-12-12}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-events/kalyana-samayal-saadham-audio-launch-kalyana-samayal-saadham-ks-ravikumar.html |title=Kalyana Samayal Saadham Audio Launch, Kalyana Samayal Saadham, K.S. Ravikumar |publisher=Behindwoods |date=2013-10-16 |accessdate=2013-12-12}}</ref>

The audio album received positive reviews from critics. Behindwoods rated the album 2.75 out of 5 stating, "A marriage of imaginative melodies and ideas. R. S. Prasanna and Navin (Arrora) start on the right track."<ref>{{cite web|date=2013-10-16|title=Kalyana Samayal Saadham Songs Review Kalyana Samayal Saadham, Kalyana Samayal Saadham songs review, Kalyana Samayal Saadham — songs rev|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/kalyana-samayal-saadham/kalyana-samayal-saadham-songs-review.html|accessdate=2013-10-19|publisher=Behindwoods}}</ref> Indiaglitz rated the album 3 out of 5, stating "A thundering debut by Arrora."<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kalyana Samayal Saadham Music review songs lyrics|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/kalyana-samayal-saadham-songs-review-tamil-movie-16892|access-date=2020-06-12|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref> Milliblog reviewed it as "Promising composing debut by Arrora."<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kalayana Samayal Saadham (Music review), Tamil – Arrora by Milliblog!|url=https://milliblog.com/2013/08/02/kalayana-samayal-saadham-music-review-tamil-arrora/|access-date=2020-06-12}}</ref> Lakshmansruthi.com gave a verdict stating "The composer has mixed the western hint to the carnatic tune at places and it has come out pretty well."<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=16 October 2013|title=Music Review - Kalyana Samayal Saadham|url=http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/music-review/Kalyana%20Samayal%20Saadham.asp|access-date=|website=Lakshmansruthi.com}}</ref> The album was ranked in 25th position in the Top 25 Albums of 2013, by Behindwoods.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2013-12-31|title=TOP 25 ALBUMS OF 2013|url=https://tamil-movies/slideshow/top-25-albums-of-2013.html|access-date=2020-06-13|website=Behindwoods}}</ref>

{{track listing
| headline = Track list
| title1 = Modern Kalyanam
| title2 = Mella Sirithai
| title3 = Kalyanam 2.0
| title4 = Pallu Pona Raja
| note4 = Male
| title5 = Kadhal Marandhaayada
| title6 = Pallu Pona Raja
| note6 = Female
| lyrics1 = [[Harish Raghavendra]]
| lyrics2 = Muthamil, Sakthi
| lyrics3 = [[Navin (music director)|Arrora]]
| lyrics4 = Srikanth Varadhan
| lyrics5 = Arrora, Harish Raghavendra
| lyrics6 = Srikanth Varadhan
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| extra1 = [[Megha (singer)|Megha]], [[Nikhita Gandhi]], [[Harini (singer)|Harini]]
| extra2 = [[Haricharan]], [[Chinmayi]]
| extra3 = [[Navin (music director)|Arrora]], Keerthana
| extra4 = [[Prasanna (actor)|Prasanna]]
| extra5 = Arrora, Keerthana
| extra6 = [[Sangeetha Rajeshwaran]]
| length1 = 4:36
| length2 = 4:18
| length3 = 5:00
| length4 = 3:41
| length5 = 5:04
| length6 = 3:41
| total_length = 26:22
}}

==Release==
''Kalyana Samayal Saadham'' was initially slated to release on 13 September 2013,<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2013-08-22|title=Kalyana Samayal Saadham on September 13 - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Kalyana-Samayal-Saadham-on-September-14/articleshow/22045643.cms|access-date=2020-06-13|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> later the release was pushed to 29 November 2013,<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2013-10-25|title=Prasanna's film to release on November 29? - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Prasannas-film-to-release-on-November-29/articleshow/24738604.cms|access-date=2020-06-13|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> and the films release was scheduled on 7 December 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2013-11-21|title=Kalyana Samayal Saadham release date - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Kalyana-Samayal-Saadham-release-date/articleshow/26353469.cms|access-date=2020-06-13|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> The film's distribution rights were acquired by [[C. V. Kumar]], under [[Thirukumaran Entertainment]] banner,<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2013-07-13|title=C V Kumar acquires Kalyana Samayal Saadham - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/C-V-Kumar-acquires-Kalyana-Samayal-Saadham/articleshow/21051171.cms|access-date=2020-06-13|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> alongside with Abhinesh Elangovan's Abi TCS Studios.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2013-07-15|title=Kalyana Samayal Saadham rights bought - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Kalyana-Samayal-Saadham-rights-bought/articleshow/21067444.cms|access-date=2020-06-13|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

The film opened in 260 screens across [[Tamil Nadu]] on 7 December 2013. It had been received a [[U/A certificate]] from the [[Central Board of Film Certification]]. Prasanna said this rating was "the elephant in the room when he pitched the story to his producers".<ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-12-16/news-interviews/45255080_1_tax-exemption-u-certificate-censor-board | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131230234114/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-12-16/news-interviews/45255080_1_tax-exemption-u-certificate-censor-board | url-status=dead | archive-date=2013-12-30 | work=[[The Times of India]] | title=Is tax exemption for 'U'-rated films making Tamil films less edgy?}}</ref>

=== Marketing ===
The film's first look poster was released on 24 November 2012.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2012-11-24|title=First Look - Jannal Oram & Kalyana Samayal Saadham|url=https://www.moviecrow.com/News/1615/first-look---jannal-oram--kalyana-samayal-saadham|access-date=2020-06-13|website=www.moviecrow.com}}</ref> A few making stills were released on 3 January 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2013-01-03|title=Kalyana Samayal Saadham - First Look|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/kalyana-samayal-saadham---first-look-imagegallery-kollywood-nclpBrbaeacsi.html|access-date=2020-06-13|website=Sify|language=en}}</ref> The teaser of the film was released on 14 April 2013,<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2013-04-11|title=Prasanna's KSS Teaser on April 14 - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Prasannas-KSS-Teaser-on-April-14/articleshow/19526353.cms|access-date=2020-06-13|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> coinciding with the occasion of [[Tamil New Year]]. The teaser received positive response from viewers.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kalyana Samayal Sadham teaser - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Kalyana-Samayal-Sadham-teaser/articleshow/19555370.cms|access-date=2020-06-13|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> The theatrical trailer of the film was released on 16 October 2013, at the film's audio launch event.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2013-10-16|title=Kalyana Samayal Saadham trailer|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/kalyana-samayal-saadham/kalyana-samayal-saadham-trailer.html|access-date=2020-06-13|website=www.behindwoods.com}}</ref>

As a part of the film's promotion, the makers of ''Kalyana Samayal Saadham'', replaced their Facebook profile pictures, with their wedding photos, including the cast and crew,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Prasanna uses social media to promote KSS - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Prasanna-uses-social-media-to-promote-KSS/articleshow/26513351.cms|access-date=2020-06-13|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> since the film's theme is based on marriage.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2013-12-01|title=Innovative campaigns gain ground in K'wood - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Innovative-campaigns-gain-ground-in-Kwood/articleshow/26640365.cms|access-date=2020-06-13|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> The innovative social media campaign of the movie became hugely successful, and has been reported by national media.<ref>{{cite web|author=|date=2013-11-28|title=A galatta kalyanam on social media|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/131128/entertainment-kollywood/article/galatta-kalyanam-social-media|accessdate=2013-12-12|publisher=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=|date=2013-11-26|title=Social media effective film marketing tool: R.S. Prasanna|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/social-media-effective-film-marketing-tool-r-s-prasanna-113112600349_1.html|accessdate=2013-12-12|publisher=Business Standard}}</ref>

== Reception ==
The film received critical acclaim from critics.<ref name=":5" /> [[The Times of India]] gave 4 stars out of 5 and wrote, "The first 15 minutes play out like a romantic fantasy and director Prasanna deftly changes track, turning it into a comedy about erectile dysfunction. Prasanna treats these segments quite cheekily but never resorts to crassness. And gently (and deftly), he nudges this lighthearted material into serious territory".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/articlelist/kalyana-samayal-saadham/movie-review/26975104.cms |title=Kalayana Samayal Saadham movie review: Wallpaper, Story, Trailer at|work=The Times of India|date=2013-12-07|accessdate=2013-12-12}}</ref> Cinemalead rated the film with 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "Kalayana Samayal Sadham is feel good feast which everyone can enjoy."<ref>http://cinemalead.com/moviereview-id-kalyana-samayal-sadham-movie-review-kalyana-samayal-saadham-review-kalyana-samayal-saadham-tamil-movie-review-review211.htm</ref> [[Rediff]] gave the film 3 stars out of 5 and wrote, "''Kalyana Samayal Saadham'' is not just about a big fat Indian wedding but also highlights the emotional and sensitive topic of stress-related erectile dysfunction that is becoming an increasingly common problem among the modern youth".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-kalyana-samayal-saadham-is-funny-and-thought-provoking-south/20131206.htm |title=Review: Kalyana Samayal Saadham is funny and thought provoking|publisher=Rediff|date=2013-12-07|accessdate=2013-12-12}}</ref> [[Baradwaj Rangan]] wrote, "It wants to be little more than an innocuous, pleasant, crowd-pleasing entertainer, so you can’t fault it for what it isn’t — but there’s a lingering sense of what-could-have-been".<ref>{{cite news|author=Baradwaj Rangan |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/kalyana-samayal-sadham-scenes-from-an-arranged-marriage/article5433514.ece |title=Kalyana Samayal Sadham: Scenes from an arranged marriage |work=The Hindu |date=2013-12-08|accessdate=2013-12-12 |location=Chennai, India}}</ref> [[Deccan Herald]] wrote, "''Kalyana Samayal Saadham'' turns out to be an interesting rom-com providing food for thought. Despite its savoury title, the film is not a big fat wedding fest. But it touches upon a sensitive topic of erectile dysfunction, a modern-day problem among urban youth given the stressful life they lead".<ref>{{cite web|author=S Viswanath |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/373365/ticklish-yet-thoughtful.html |title=Ticklish, yet thoughtful |publisher=Deccanherald.com |date=2013-12-09|accessdate=2013-12-12}}</ref> [[The New Indian Express]] wrote, "To craft an adult comedy with a sensitive theme, with maturity and style, is harder still. But debutant director R S Prasanna has pulled it off with finesse. ''Kalyana Samayal Sadham'' entertains even as it takes up an issue that is becoming more prevalent in modern stressful times".<ref>{{cite web|last=Mannath |first=Malini |url=http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/Kalyana-Samayal-Sadham-Maturity-Teems-with-Style-Substance-in-Adult-Comedy/2013/12/08/article1934548.ece |title=Kalyana Samayal Sadham: Maturity Teems with Style, Substance in Adult Comedy |publisher=The New Indian Express |date=2013-12-08|accessdate=2013-12-12}}</ref> [[Sify]] wrote, "''Kalyana Samayal Saadham'' is a well-made adult romcom, that keeps you smiling. It is take on a big fat Brahmin wedding and its pitfalls and rituals is great fun".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/kalyana-samayal-saadham-review-tamil-15044765.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131207191114/http://www.sify.com/movies/kalyana-samayal-saadham-review-tamil-15044765.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-12-07 |title=Movie Review : Kalyana Samayal Saadham|publisher=Sify |date=2013-12-07|accessdate=2013-12-12}}</ref> Behindwoods gave 3 stars out of 5 and wrote, "Kalyana Samayal Saadham, is a practical take on a very serious issue but laced with lighthearted approach" and called it "A pleasant feel good urban flick".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/kalyana-samayal-saadham/kalyana-samayal-saadham-review.html |title=Kalyana Samayal Saadham (aka) Kalyana Samayal Saadham review |publisher=Behindwoods |date=2013-12-07|accessdate=2013-12-25}}</ref>

== Remakes ==
The film was remade in [[Hindi]] as ''[[Shubh Mangal Savdhan (2017 film)|Shubh Mangal Savdhan]]'' (2017), directed by Prasanna, who helmed the original version. [[Ayushmann Khurrana]] and [[Bhumi Pednekar]], played the lead roles.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2017-02-03|title=Ayushmann Khurrana and Bhumi Pednekar kick off shooting for RS Prasanna directed 'Shubh Mangal Saavdhan' - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/ayushmann-khurrana-and-bhumi-pednekar-kick-off-shooting-for-rs-prasanna-directed-shubh-mangal-saavdhan/articleshow/57426931.cms|access-date=2020-06-13|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

== Legacy ==
[[Sudhish Kamath]] picked it as one of five films that have redefined Tamil cinema in 2013, writing, "this is a surprisingly subtle and truly modern Tamil romantic comedy by writer-director R.S. Prasanna, which has pushed the boundaries of the unexplored characters and situations further".<ref name=":6">{{cite news| url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/a-shot-at-standing-out/article5511980.ece | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | first=Sudhish | last=Kamath | title=A shot at standing out | date=2013-12-28}}</ref>

Actor [[Kamal Haasan]], who watched the special screening on 2 January 2014, later stated that "I became nervous when the makers told me that I had inspired them. Therefore, I wished for the film to succeed and I'm glad that it has today. The director and the producer of the film ensured that I don't feel nervous anymore."<ref>{{Cite web|date=2014-01-02|title=Was nervous about 'Kalyana Samayal Saadham': Kamal Haasan|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/was-nervous-about-kalyana-samayal-saadham-kamal-haasan-659380.html|access-date=2020-06-13|website=News18}}</ref>

Kalyana Samayal Saadham, was also featured in the [[Emmy Award|Emmy]]-nominated American television series ''[[Born to Explore with Richard Wiese]]''.<ref>{{cite news|title='Kalyana Samayal Saadham' to feature in US TV show|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-11/news-interviews/37622527_1_kalyana-samayal-saadham-kss-ananth-govindan|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130411032801/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-11/news-interviews/37622527_1_kalyana-samayal-saadham-kss-ananth-govindan|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 April 2013|work=[[The Times of India]]|accessdate=11 March 2013}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title=Telugu film 'Kalyana Samayal Saadham' on US TV show|url=https://www.news18.com/amp/news/india/telugu-film-kalyana-samayal-saadham-on-us-tv-show-595700.html|access-date=2020-06-13|website=www.news18.com}}</ref> A statement from the film's production house said that the movie was covered as part of the series. The show was telecasted in April 2013, and was aired at the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC TV]] channel, later telecasted on [[National Geographic (American TV channel)|National Geographic Channel]] worldwide.<ref name=":3" />

==References==
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==External links==
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[[Category:2013 romantic comedy films]]
[[Category:Indian romantic comedy films]]
[[Category:Films about Indian weddings]]
[[Category:Indian sex comedy films]]
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[[Category:2013 directorial debut films]]
[[Category:2010s sex comedy films]]

Kiran Rathod

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{{short description|Indian actress}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2018}}
{{BLP sources|date=November 2017}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Kiran Rathod
| image = KiranRathod.jpg
| image_size = 250px
| caption = Rathod in 2010
| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1981|01|11|df=yes}}<ref name="Bhaskar"/><ref name="Muthina"/>
| birth_place = [[Jaipur]], [[Rajasthan]], India<ref name="Bhaskar"/>
| nationality = [[Indian people|Indian]]
| other names = Kiran
| education =
| alma_mater =
| occupation = Actress
| yearsactive = 2001–present
| spouse =
| parents =
| relatives = [[Raveena Tandon]] (cousin)
}}

'''Kiran Rathod''' (born 11 January 1981) is an Indian film actress. She has acted in [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]], [[Bollywood|Hindi]], [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam]], [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] and [[Kannada cinema|Kannada language films]]. Her notable works include ''[[Gemini (2002 Tamil film)|Gemini]]'' (2002), ''[[Villain (2002 film)|Villain]]'' (2002) , ''[[Parasuram (2003 film)|Parasuram]]'' (2003) and ''[[Anbe Sivam]]'' (2003).

==Early life==
Rathod was born in [[Jaipur]]. She is a cousin of actress [[Raveena Tandon]]. Rathod graduated with a degree in [[Bachelor of Arts|Arts]] from [[Mithibai College]] in Mumbai. After college she got into modelling and worked in a few [[Hindi pop]] albums. In 2001, she acted in the film [[Yaadein (2001 film)|Yaadein]].<ref name="Bhaskar">{{cite news |title=PICS: इस राजस्थानी ने अपने अंदाज से साउथ को बनाया अपना दीवाना |url=https://www.bhaskar.com/news/RAJ-JAI-kiran-rathod-bold-pics-jaipur-rajsthan-4489997-PHO.html |access-date=7 July 2019 |work=[[Dainik Bhaskar]] |date=11 January 2014 |language=hi|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190707080104/https://www.bhaskar.com/news/RAJ-JAI-kiran-rathod-bold-pics-jaipur-rajsthan-4489997-PHO.html|archive-date=7 July 2019}}</ref>

==Filmography==
{| class="wikitable"
|+Key
| style="background:#ffc;"| {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
| Denotes films that have not yet been released
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year !! Film !! Role !! Language !! class="sortable" |Notes !! class="sortable" |{{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
|-
||1996 || ''Bal Bramhachari'' || || Hindi || Assistant Director ||
|-
||1999 || ''Munda Tu Hain Punjabi Sona'' || || Hindi || Music Video ||
|-
| rowspan=4|2001 || ''Hum Hum Kare (Mujhe Mohabbat)'' || || Hindi || Music Video ||
|-
| ''Siddhu'' || Shravani || Telugu || ||
|-
|''[[Yaadein (2001 film)|Yaadein]]'' || Monishka Rai || Hindi || ||
|-
|''Shubhakaryam'' || Madhu || Telugu || Dubbed in Hindi as ''Aag Aur Shola'' ||
|-
| rowspan=6|2002 || ''[[Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu]]'' || Anjali || Telugu || ||
|-
|''[[Gemini (2002 Tamil film)|Gemini]]'' || Manisha || Tamil || ||
|-
|''[[Sreeram]]'' || || Telugu || Special appearance in the song "Pedavullo Pepsicola" ||
|-
|''[[Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani]]'' || Rashmi Sharma || Hindi || ||
|-
|''[[Thandavam (film)|Thandavam]]'' || Meenakshi || Malayalam || Dubbed into Tamil as ''Erumugam'' ||
|-
|[[Villain (2002 film)|''Villain'']] || Lavanya || Tamil || || <ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.bizhat.com/review_villain.php|title=BizHat.com - Villain Review. Ajith, Meena, Kiran, Nasser, Ramesh Khanna, Vijay Kuma|website=Movies.bizhat.com|access-date=27 August 2018}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan=7|2003 || ''[[Anbe Sivam]]'' || Balasaraswathi alias Bala || Tamil || ||<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/15-years-anbe-sivam-film-taught-us-about-love-life-and-more-74935|title=15 years since 'Anbe Sivam': The film that taught us about love, life and more|date=18 January 2018|website=Thenewsminute.com}}</ref>
|-
|[[Diwan (film)|''Diwan'']] || Geetha ||Tamil || Dubbed into Telugu as ''Rudra Simham'' ||
|-
|''[[Parasuram (2003 film)|Parasuram]]'' || Anjali || Tamil || Dubbed into Telugu as ''Police Karthavyam'' ||
|-
|[[Arasu (2003 film)|''Arasu'']] || || Tamil || Special appearance in the song "Aalaana Dehgam Engum" ||
|-
|''[[Winner (2003 film)|Winner]]'' || Neelaveni || Tamil || || <ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.bizhat.com/review_winner.php|title=BizHat.com - Winner Review. Prashanth, Kiran, Vadivelu, Riyaz Khan, Nambiar, M.N.Rajan|website=Movies.bizhat.com|access-date=27 August 2018}}</ref>
|-
|''[[Thennavan]]'' || Divya || Tamil || Dubbed into Telugu as ''Election Commissioner'' || <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2003/08/22/stories/2003082201390200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031102044355/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2003/08/22/stories/2003082201390200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2 November 2003|website=[[The Hindu]]|title=Thennavan|access-date=27 August 2018}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.chennaionline.com/location/thennavan.asp |title=Thennavan |work=ChennaiOnline |access-date=27 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030815092747/http://www.chennaionline.com/location/thennavan.asp |archive-date=15 August 2003 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|-
|''[[Thirumalai]]'' || Jakkamma ||Tamil || Special appearance in the song "Vaadiyamma Jakkamma"||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/Ilayathalapathy-Vijays-Thirumalai-today-at-2-pm/articleshow/49879615.cms|title=Ilayathalapathy Vijay's Thirumalai today at 2 pm - Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=7 January 2020}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan=4|2004 || ''[[New (film)|New]]'' || Sivagami Maami || Tamil || ||
|-
|''[[Naani]]'' || || Telugu || Guest appearance ||
|-
|''[[Andaru Dongale Dorikite]]'' || Naveena || Telugu || ||<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-add.html|title=Telugu cinema Review - Andaru Dongale Dorikithe - Rajendra Prasad, Prabhudeva, Kiran Rathod, Ankitha & Nagababu|website=Idlebrain.com|access-date=27 August 2018}}</ref>
|-
|''[[Cheppave Chirugali]]'' || || Telugu || Special appearance in the song "Papa Puthota" ||
|-
||2005 || [[Chinna (2005 film)|''Chinna'']] || ||Tamil || Special appearance in the song "Bailare Bailare" ||
|-
|rowspan=4|2006 || ''Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw'' || Ranikasula Renuka Rani || Telugu || ||
|-
|''[[Souten: The Other Woman]]'' || Sapna R. Singh || Hindi || || <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/souten/cast/|title=Souten Cast List - Souten Movie Star Cast - Bollywood Hungama|first=Bollywood|last=Hungama|website=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=27 August 2018}}</ref>
|-
|''[[Saawan... The Love Season]]'' || || Hindi || ||
|-
|''[[Thimiru]]'' || || Tamil || Special appearance in the song "Maana Madura" ||
|-
||2007 || ''[[Kshana Kshana]]'' || Maya || Kannada || ||
|-
|rowspan=2|2008 || ''Mayakazhcha'' || || Malayalam || ||
|-
|''[[Vasool]]'' || Kiran || Tamil || Dubbed into Telugu as ''Vasool Rani'' ||
|-
|rowspan=2|2009 || ''[[Rajadhi Raja (2009 film)|''Rajadhi Raja'']] || || Tamil || Special appearance in the song "Kandha Kadambha Kathiresa" ||
|-
|''[[Naalai Namadhe (2009 film)|Naalai Namadhe]]'' || Sarasu || Tamil || ||
|-
|rowspan=4|2010 || ''[[Vaadaa]]'' || Manjaari || Tamil || ||
|-
|''[[Jaggubhai]]'' || Sumathi || Tamil || ||
|-
| ''High School'' || Saraswathi || Telugu || Dubbed into Tamil as ''Valibame Vaa'' || <ref name="ragalahari.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.ragalahari.com/stars/profile/1547/kiran-rathod.aspx|title=Kiran Rathod's Profile, Galleries, Wallpapers, Movies, News|website=Ragalahari.com|access-date=27 August 2018}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Guru Sishyan (2010 film)|Guru Sishyan]]'' || || Tamil || Special appearance in the song "Kettele Inge" ||
|-
|rowspan=4|2011 || ''[[Manushyamrugam]]'' || Lisy || Malayalam || Dubbed into Tamil as ''Police Rajyam'' || <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newstodaynet.com/entertainment/cashing-in-oviyas-popularity-48698.html|title=Cashing in on Oviya's popularity - News Today|website=Newstodaynet.com|access-date=27 August 2018|archive-date=27 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180827142514/https://www.newstodaynet.com/entertainment/cashing-in-oviyas-popularity-48698.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-review-manushya-mrugam/20110718.htm|title=Review: Manushya Mrugam is juvenile|website=Rediff.com|access-date=27 August 2018}}</ref>
|-
|''[[Be Careful (film)|Be Careful]]'' || Kiran || Hindi || || <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/review-be-carefus-sel-of-thinseless-comedy-411746.html|title=Review: 'Be Careful' of this senseless comedy|website=News18.com}}</ref>
|-
|''[[Gun (2011 film)|Gun]]'' || || Kannada || Special appearance in the song "Yenne Yaaru" ||
|-
|''[[Doubles (2011 film)|Double]]'' || || Malayalam || Special appearance ||
|-
|rowspan=2|2012 || ''[[Saguni]]'' || Vasundhara Devi || Tamil || ||
|-
|''[[Ata Pata Laapata]]'' || Reporter || Hindi || ||<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.desimartini.com/bollywood-movies/ata-pata-laapata/#cast|title=Ata Pata Laapata Review and Rating - Story, Videos|website=Desimartinin.com|access-date=26 August 2018}}</ref>
|-
|rowspan=2|2013 || ''Kushal Mangal'' || || Hindi || Unreleased ||<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/bollywood/movies/kushal-mangal/cast-crew.html|title=Kushal Mangal Cast & Crew, Kushal Mangal Hindi Movie Cast and Crew, Actor, Actress - FilmiBeat|website=FilmiBeat|access-date=26 August 2018}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodmdb.com/movies/cast-crew/kushal-mangal/15371|title=Kushal Mangal (2013) Complete Cast & Crew - BollywoodMDB|website=Bollywoodmdb.com|access-date=26 August 2018}}</ref>
|-
|''[[Kevvu Keka]]'' || Mrs.Gottam Gopalakrishna/Jaanu || Telugu || || <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/telugu/movies/kevvu-keka/cast-crew.html|title=Kevvu Keka Cast & Crew, Kevvu Keka Telugu Movie Cast, Actor, Actress, Director - Filmibeat|website=FilmiBeat|access-date=26 August 2018}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ragalahari.com/movies/info/2357/kevvu-keka.aspx|title=Kevvu Keka - Allari Naresh, Sharmila Mandre, Geeta Singh, Kiran Rathod, Sana, Jyothi, Kavitha, Chalapati Rao, Giridhar Jyothi, Khayyum, Sai, Kadambari Kiran, etc.|website=Ragalahari.com|access-date=26 August 2018}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gulte.com/moviereviews/327/Kevvu-Keka-Movie-Review|title=Kevvu Keka Movie Review - Allari Naresh Kevvu keka Movie review|website=Gulte.com|access-date=26 August 2018|date=20 July 2013}}</ref> <ref name="ragalahari.com"/>
|-
||2014 || ''[[Maanikya]]'' || || Kannada || Special appearance in the song "Pantara Panta" || <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/movies/maanikya/cast-crew.html|title=Maanikya Cast & Crew, Maanikya Kannada Movie Cast, Actor, Actress, Director - Filmibeat|website=FilmiBeat|access-date=26 August 2018}}</ref>
|-
||2015 || ''[[Aambala]]'' || Chinna Ponnu || Tamil || Dubbed into Telugu as Maga Maharaju || <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/aambala-review-this-vishal-hansika-motwani-starrer-is-a-mash-up-of-overdone-action-insane-comedy-and-loud-music-736191.html|title='Aambala' review: This Vishal, Hansika Motwani-starrer is a mash-up of overdone action, insane comedy and loud music|website=News18.com}}</ref> <ref name="ragalahari.com"/>
|-
|rowspan=2|2016 || ''[[Muthina Kathirikai]]'' || Madhavi || Tamil|| || <ref name="Muthina">{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Muthina-Kathirikka-Vegging-out/article14428093.ece|title=Muthina Kathirikka: Vegging out|first=Baradwaj|last=Rangan|date=17 June 2016|newspaper=The Hindu|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201012040045/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Muthina-Kathirikka-Vegging-out/article14428093.ece|archive-date=12 October 2020}}</ref>
|-
|''[[Ilamai Oonjal]]'' || || Tamil || Dubbed in Telugu as ''Bhaaja Bhajantreelu'' || <ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-details/ilamai-oonjal/movieshow/61305640.cms|title=Ilamai Oonjal Movie: Showtimes, Review, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos - eTimes|website=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com|access-date=26 August 2018}}</ref> <ref name="ragalahari.com"/> <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kollywoodtoday.net/news/namitha-kiran-in-thriller-movie-ilamai-oonjal/|title=Namitha & Kiran in thriller movie 'Ilamai Oonjal'|date=15 September 2012|website=Kollywoodtoday.com|access-date=27 August 2018}}</ref>
|-
|2021||''[[Server Sundaram (2020 film)|Server Sundaram]]'' || || Tamil || || <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/santhanam-and-kiran-rathod-shoot-together-for-server-sundaram.html|title=Santhanam and Kiran Rathod shoot together for Server Sundaram|date=2 April 2016|website=Behindwoods.com}}</ref>
|}

==Awards==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Film !! Award !! Category !! Result !! {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
|-
|''[[Gemini (2002 Tamil film)|Gemini]]''
|[[Cinema Express Awards]]
| Best New Face Actress
|{{won}}
|<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2002/12/22/stories/2002122206330300.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121110041746/http://www.hindu.com/2002/12/22/stories/2002122206330300.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=10 November 2012|title='Kannathil Muthamittal' bags 6 Cinema Express awards|access-date=27 August 2018|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=22 December 2002}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://hindu.com/thehindu/lf/2002/12/23/stories/2002122302580200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131202223526/http://hindu.com/thehindu/lf/2002/12/23/stories/2002122302580200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2 December 2013|title=A sombre starry night|access-date=27 August 2018|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=23 December 2002}}</ref>
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|}

==References==
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==External links==
* {{IMDb name|0993256}}
* {{Bollywood Hungama person|kiran-rathod}}
* {{Instagram|kiran_rathore_official}}

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Hum Ho Gaye Aapke

2021-07-17T09:53:22Z

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{{short description|2001 film by Agathiyan}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2013}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Hum Ho Gaye Aap Ke
| image = Hum Ho Gaye Aapke poster2.jpg
| alt =
| caption =
| director = [[Agathiyan]]
| producer = [[Ganesh Jain]] Ratan Jain
| writer = Sunil Kumar Agrawal Agathiyan
| story = Agathiyan
| based_on = ''[[Gokulathil Seethai (film)|Gokulathil Seethai]]'' (Tamil)
| narrator =
| starring = [[Fardeen Khan]] [[Reema Sen]] [[Suman Ranganathan]]
| music = '''Songs:''' [[Nadeem-Shravan]] '''Background Score:''' [[Karthik Raja]]
| cinematography = [[Ravi Yadav]]
| editing =
| studio =
| distributor = Venus Records
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2001|8|3}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = {{INRConvert|5|c|year=2001}}
| gross = {{INRConvert|2.89|c|year=2001}}
}}

'''''Hum Ho Gaye Aapke''''' is a 2001 Indian [[Hindi language|Hindi]] [[romantic film]], directed by [[Agathiyan]] and stars [[Fardeen Khan]] and [[Reema Sen]] in the lead roles. The film is known to be the Bollywood debut of [[Reema Sen]]. It was released on 3 August 2001. It is a remake of Tamil movie ''[[Gokulathil Seethai (film)|Gokulathil Seethai]]'' (1996).

==Plot==
{{Long plot|date=May 2021}}
Rishi Oberoi is the only son in the Oberoi family, who are wealthy and own a palatial home. Rishi is a womanizer, and often drinks. Mohan is an employee at Rishi's company and also his classmate from college. Rishi takes Mohan with him to an Inter College Beauty Contest. Chandni Gupta (Reema Sen) wins the beauty contest and gives a heart touching speech. In her speech she states that she wants to be the woman behind a successful man and even if her life partner is a coward she will help him become successful.

Rishi was smitten by her beauty and Mohan was mesmerized by her words. Rishi sends her flowers to impress her while Mohan records an audio cassette that he sends to her hostel.

Chandni agrees to meet Mohan and they start going out. One day Chandni's mother calls her back to her village and tells her that she has fixed her marriage to a doctor who is willing to marry her without any dowry and also pay for her younger sister's wedding. Chandni tells her mother that she has promised someone else and she cannot marry the doctor. Her mother insists and refuses to listen to Chandni. Chandni tries to contact Mohan at his office but the receptionist does not let them talk because she is interested in Mohan.

Mohan finds out about Chandni's wedding one day before from her friends so he goes to Rishi for help.

He tells Rishi to go pick Chandni from her village while he convinces his parents. He also writes a letter to Chandni that the doctor which is going to marry her receives. The doctor was kind hearted and tells Chandni to go and marry the one she loves and he would simply marry her younger sister.

She leaves the house with Rishi who takes her to Mohans village. Mohan's parents refuse to let him Chandni without dowry because they needed the money for his younger sister Meena's wedding. Mohan's parents also threaten to commit suicide if he marries Chandni.

Mohan cries like a child and then refuses to marry Chandni. He does not even look at her face while telling her he can't marry her. Mohan tells Rishi to drop her back where he brought her from. Chandni leaves with Rishi, she is sad but she did not want to marry Mohan after seeing him cry like a child. She also stopped him from touching her when put his hand on her should while crying.

Rishi asks Chandni where she wants to go. She couldnt go back home because then her sister would not get married and she could not go back to the hostel because she did not want to face her friends.

So Rishi offers to take her to his house, hesitantly she agrees. Rishi's father welcomes her and tells all the servants to take care of her.

She attends an interview at Rishi's company and gets a job. She works there but does not speak to Mohan for a month.

Mohan tries to talk to her and she replies kindly. But it is clear that she does not have any feelings for him. She has simply moved on. Mohan still think she loves him. One day some employees were gossiping about Rishi and Chandni being in a relationship. Mohan got physically violent with him. Chandni and Rishi came to stop them. Chandni told Mohan not to interfere in her life but he said that it is his right. Chandni enumerated all the ways in which he had wronged her and also praised Rishi.

Chandni had fallen in love with Rishi and Rishi felt the same. Rishi tried to confess his feelings but he couldnt. So he told his father to talk to Chandni.

Rishi's father told asked her if she would marry him and she accepted but then he said that she is marrying him for his money. Chandni gets angry and leaves the house. Rishi tried to make her stop but she didn't listen. Rishis father told him what he had said and then even Rishi left the house. Chandni went and stayed at a girls orphanage to which she had donated the prize money she won at the beauty contest. They welcomed her and she stayed with them. One day when she was traveling with the sisters by train Rishi happens to be in the same compartment. Rishi tells her how much he loves her and how she changed him. Chandni also confesses her love and they both hug each other.

==Cast==
*[[Fardeen Khan]] ... Rishi Oberoi<ref name="cast">{{cite web|title=''Hum Ho Gaye Aapke'': Cast and crew details|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/cast/6763/index.html|publisher=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|access-date=1 July 2010}}</ref>
*[[Reema Sen]] ... Chandni Gupta<ref name="cast"/>
*[[Apurva Agnihotri]] ... Mohan Sachdev
*[[Suman Ranganathan]] ... Nikki
*[[Sadashiv Amrapurkar]] ... Manager
*[[Suresh Oberoi]] ... Mr. Oberoi, Rishi’s father
*[[Mahesh Thakur]] ... Mandeep
*[[Anant Mahadevan]]
*[[Shammi (actress)|Shammi]] ... Auntie
*[[Achyut Potdar]] ... Mohan's Father
*[[Suhas Joshi]] ... Mohan's Mother
*Kinjal Joshi ... Mohan's Sister
*[[Neena Kulkarni]] ... Mrs. Gupta
*[[Meghna]] ... Chandni's Sister
*[[Ali Asgar (actor)]] ... Manjeet
*Rishi
*Tora

==Soundtrack==
The soundtrack was composed by [[Nadeem-Shravan]] and the lyrics were penned by [[Sameer (lyricist)|Sameer]]. The soundtrack consists of 7 tracks. Singers like [[Kumar Sanu]], [[Udit Narayan]], [[Alka Yagnik]], [[Sonu Nigam]] & [[Sunidhi Chauhan]] lent their voices for the soundtrack. The music became very popular among the masses.

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
! Track # !! Title !! Singer(s)!! Length
|-
| 1
| "Hum Ho Gaye Aapke"
| [[Kumar Sanu]], [[Alka Yagnik]]
| 05:04
|-
| 2
| "Pehli Baar Dil Yun"
| Kumar Sanu, Alka Yagnik
| 05:35
|-
| 3
| "Abhi To Mohabbat Ka"
| [[Udit Narayan]], Alka Yagnik
| 05:10
|-
| 4
| "Pyaar Hua Na"
| [[Sunidhi Chauhan]]
| 04:58
|-
| 5
| "Der Se Hua (Male)"
| Kumar Sanu
| 04:42
|-
| 6
| "Der Se Hua (Female)"
| Alka Yagnik
| 04:40
|-
| 7
| "Ishq Hai Kya"
| [[Sonu Nigam]]
| 04:42
|}

Sukanya Verma of [[Rediff.com]] called the soundtrack "mediocre".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Verma |first1=Sukanya |title=Fardeen serenades Reema! : The music of Hum Ho Gaye Aap Ke |url=https://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/may/21hum.htm |work=[[Rediff.com]] |access-date=1 May 2020 |date=21 May 2001}}</ref>

==Reception==
Sukanya Verma of [[Rediff.com]] called the film "plain illogical" and noted that it "lacks a good script".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Verma |first1=Sukanya |title=Rich guys have all the luck! |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2001/aug/03hum.htm |work=[[Rediff.com]] |access-date=1 May 2020 |date=3 August 2001}}</ref>

During a special screening of the film, Feroz Khan, Fardeen Khan's father, reportedly exclaimed "What is this? What have y'all made?"<ref>{{cite web |title=Feroz Khan erupts! |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2001/aug/18st.htm |work=[[Rediff.com]] |access-date=1 May 2020 |date=18 August 2001}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|0292552}}

{{Agathiyan}}

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John Appa Rao 40 Plus

2021-07-08T06:36:37Z

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{{more citations needed|date=August 2012}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = John Apparao 40 Plus
| image =
| caption =
| director = Kuchipudi Venkat
| producer = Kuchipudi Venkat
| writer = Kuchipudi Venkat
| starring = [[Krishna Bhagavan]] [[Simran (actress)|Simran]] [[Ali (actor)|Ali]] [[Brahmanandam]]
| music = Kiran Varanasi http://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/kiran-varanasi.html
| cinematography = V. Gopinath
| editing =
| distributor = Black and Eight Production
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2008|3|20}}
| runtime =
| country = [[India]]
| language = Telugu
| budget = {{INR}}12.5 crores
| gross =
}}

'''''John Apparao 40 Plus''''' is a [[Telugu language|Telugu]] movie, starring [[Krishna Bhagavan]] and [[Simran (actress)|Simran]]. The film is produced and directed by [[Kuchipudi Venkat]] under the Black and Eight banner. Comedian [[Krishna Bhagavan]] plays the lead role in this film. The film released on 20 March 2008 throughout the world with 70 prints.

==Plot==
Appa Rao ([[Krishna Bhagavan]]) is a career-oriented fashion designer who is in his 40s. He is still a bachelor due to lack of opportunities and career orientation. That is when a posh lady, Pravallika ([[Simran (actress)|Simran]]), approaches him and makes him fall in love with her. She offers him a new career and great business in the [[UK]]. Meantime, it is revealed that there is a dreaded ISI agent called John Alias Mastan ([[Krishna Bhagavan]]) who looks just like Appa Rao. The rest of the story is all about what happens to Appa Rao when his look-alike John spots him.

==Cast==
* [[Krishna Bhagavan]] as John & Appa Rao
* [[Simran (actress)|Simran]] as Pravallika
* [[Ali (actor)|Ali]]
* [[Kondavalasa Lakshmana Rao]]
* [[Sayaji Shinde]]
* [[Melkote]]
* [[Jaya Prakash Reddy]]
* [[Raghu Babu]]
* Kinnera

==Crew==
* [[Film director|Director]] ... Kuchipudi Venkat
* [[Cinematography]] ... V. Gopinath
* [[Choreography]] ... Shankar – Babu Yadav

==Soundtrack==
This film contains 6 songs, all remixes. The music director was Kiran Varanasi. The soundtrack was launched on 2 February 2008.
{| class="wikitable"
! Song !! Singer(s)!! Duration
|-
|"Ennenno Janmala Bandham"
| [[Vedala Hemachandra|Hemachandra]], [[Geetha Madhuri]]
| 3:53
|-
| "Meghalalo Telipommannadi"
| Sainoj, [[Delsy Ninan]]
| 4:22
|-
| "Kajara Mohabbatwala"
| [[Tanya]] and Kiran Varanasi
| 2:42
|-
| "O Bangaru Rangula Chilaka"
| Dr. Banti, Pooja
| 3:54
|-
| "Ninnukori Varnam"
| Pranavi
| 4:14
|}

==External links==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20071002183407/http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/news/johnapparao_sep1707.php Release News]
* [http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/musicreview/9452.html Music Review]
* [http://entertainment.oneindia.in/telugu/top-stories/krishna-bhagwan-simran-140707.html Movie News]

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