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{{Infobox film
| image = Khwaabon Ka Jhamela.jpg
| caption = Official release poster
| director = [[Danish Aslam]]
| writer = {{ubl|Danish Aslam|Arpita Chatterjee|[[Harman Baweja]]|Vicky Bahri}}
| producer = [[Jyoti Deshpande]] Pammi Baweja Harman Baweja Vicky Bahri
| starring = {{plainlist|
* [[Prateik Babbar]]
* [[Sayani Gupta]]
* [[Kubbra Sait]]
}}
| narrator =
| cinematography = Anshuman Mahaley
| editing = Abhishek Seth
| music = Siddharth Basrur Surya Ragunaathan Chandan Raina Subhi Khanna Ed Geater
| studio = [[Jio Studios]] [[Baweja Studios]]
| distributor = [[JioCinema]]
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2024|11|08}}
| runtime = 113 minutes
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget =
| gross =
}}
'''''Khwaabon Ka Jhamela''''' ({{translation|The Trouble Of Dreams}}) is a 2024 Indian [[Hindi language|Hindi]]-language [[romantic comedy]] film directed and written by [[Danish Aslam]].<ref>{{cite web | title=EXCLUSIVE: Danish Aslam talks about Khwaabon Ka Jhamela and how it breaks taboos: "It's impossible to tell your parents that you broke up because the guy is bad in bed"; opens up on shooting sex scenes: "Our makers are like 'Kapde utaro, yeh karo, wahaan mud jaao'" : Bollywood News | url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/exclusive-danish-aslam-talks-khwaabon-ka-jhamela-breaks-taboos-impossible-tell-parents-broke-guy-bad-bed-opens/ | website=Bollywood Hungama | date=5 November 2024 }}</ref> Produced under the banner of [[Jio Studios]] and [[Baweja Studios]], the film stars [[Prateik Babbar]], [[Sayani Gupta]] and [[Kubbra Sait]].<ref>{{cite web | last=Khanam | first=Arshi | title=Here's why you should watch Prateik Babbar's quirky rom-com Khwaabon Ka Jhamela | website=OTTPlay | date=3 November 2024 | url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/heres-why-you-should-watch-prateik-babbars-quirky-rom-com-khwaabon-ka-jhamela/883fa58ba6929}}</ref> It was released on [[JioCinema]] on 8 November 2024.<ref>{{cite web | title=Prateik Babbar, Sayani Gupta's OTT Rom-Com Film Khwaabon Ka Jhamela To Release On THIS Day | website=Times Now | date=24 October 2024 | url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/web-series/prateik-babbar-sayani-gupta-ott-rom-com-film-khwaabon-ka-jhamela-to-release-on-this-day-article-114552667}}</ref>

== Cast ==
* [[Prateik Babbar]] as Zubin Readymoney
* [[Sayani Gupta]] as Ruby
* [[Kubbra Sait]] as Shehnaaz
* [[Lillete Dubey]] as Zubin’s mother
* [[Kaizaad Kotwal]] as Zubin’s father
* [[Danish Husain]] as Ruby’s father
* Freddie Love as Quinn, Ruby’s friend

== Plot ==
Zubin Readymoney, a young Parsi man, is rejected by his fiancée Shehnaz due to his lack of spontaneity and bedroom skills. Frustrated, he embarks on a solo trip to London that was originally planned for both of them. There, he meets Ruby, a film intimacy coordinator who gives him an unexpected crash course in spontaneity and seduction. In return, Zubin helps Ruby organize her chaotic finances. Together, they embark on a journey of self-discovery, blending fondness with mutual self-improvement

== Development ==
The film was produced by [[Harman Baweja]] and Vicky Bahri. [[Danish Aslam]], who previously directed ''Break Ke Baad'' (2010), came on board after being offered the initial story, which was an Indian adaptation of the 2012 Canadian film ''[[My Awkward Sexual Adventure]]'', directed by [[Sean Garrity (director)|Sean Garrity]]. Danish made significant changes to the script, including removing some characters and altering the ending.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |date=2024-11-05 |title=EXCLUSIVE: Danish Aslam talks about Khwaabon Ka Jhamela and how it breaks taboos: "It's impossible to tell your parents that you broke up because the guy is bad in bed"; opens up on shooting sex scenes: "Our makers are like 'Kapde utaro, yeh karo, wahaan mud jaao'" : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/exclusive-danish-aslam-talks-khwaabon-ka-jhamela-breaks-taboos-impossible-tell-parents-broke-guy-bad-bed-opens/ |access-date=2024-11-23 |language=en}}</ref>

== Production ==
The film was announced by [[Jio Platforms|Jio Studios]] with [[Prateik Babbar]] and [[Sayani Gupta]] cast in lead roles.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-24 |title=Harman Baweja's Khwaabon Ka Jhamela to star Sayani and Prateik |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/prateik-babbar-sayani-gupta-rom-com-khwaabon-ka-jhamela-harman-baweja-23417017 |access-date=2024-11-22 |website=Mid-day |language=en}}</ref>

[[File:Title Song Shoot Prateik Babbar Sayani Gupta Southampton Pride 2022.jpg|thumb|left|Prateik Babbar & Sayani Gupta during the shoot of the title song, which was shot during the Southampton Pride march in Southampton, UK in June 2022]]

The film was shot largely in the UK, in various locations ranging from London to Eastbourne. The title song was shot at Southampton Pride, with the actors joining the pride march. This was shot using multiple iPhones of various crew members (apart from the film camera) for maximum coverage since retakes were not going to be possible.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Aslam |first=Danish |date=November 2, 2024 |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DB35gKVh6X0/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== |access-date=2024-11-24 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref>

There was also one schedule in Mumbai, which included a set of Ruby's London apartment.

Kubbra Sait almost had to be recast due to an arm injury just before shooting began. Her scenes were filmed with her arm in limited positions to accommodate the injury. Throughout the movie, her left arm remains mostly static due to this injury.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |date=2024-11-05 |title=EXCLUSIVE: Danish Aslam talks about Khwaabon Ka Jhamela and how it breaks taboos: "It's impossible to tell your parents that you broke up because the guy is bad in bed"; opens up on shooting sex scenes: "Our makers are like 'Kapde utaro, yeh karo, wahaan mud jaao'" : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/exclusive-danish-aslam-talks-khwaabon-ka-jhamela-breaks-taboos-impossible-tell-parents-broke-guy-bad-bed-opens/ |access-date=2024-11-23 |language=en}}</ref>

The final title "Khwaabon Ka Jhamela" was inspired by a line from one of the film's songs, written by lyricists Chandan Raina and Surya Raghunaathan.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |date=2024-11-05 |title=EXCLUSIVE: Danish Aslam talks about Khwaabon Ka Jhamela and how it breaks taboos: "It's impossible to tell your parents that you broke up because the guy is bad in bed"; opens up on shooting sex scenes: "Our makers are like 'Kapde utaro, yeh karo, wahaan mud jaao'" : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/exclusive-danish-aslam-talks-khwaabon-ka-jhamela-breaks-taboos-impossible-tell-parents-broke-guy-bad-bed-opens/ |access-date=2024-11-24 |language=en}}</ref>

The filming was wrapped in July 2022. The trailer of the film was released on 30 October 2024.<ref>{{cite web | title='Khwaabon ka Jhamela' trailer: Prateik Babbar, Sayani Gupta star in quirky new rom-com | website=The Statesman | date=30 October 2024 | url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bollywood/khwaabon-ka-jhamela-trailer-prateik-babbar-sayani-gupta-star-in-quirky-new-rom-com-1503359168.html}}</ref>

== Music ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Khwaabon Ka Jhamela
| year =
| type = soundtrack
| artist =
| released = 4 November 2024<ref>{{cite web | title=Khwaabon Ka Jhamela (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Single by Various Artists on Apple Music | url=https://music.apple.com/in/album/khwaabon-ka-jhamela-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1777039608 | website=Apple Music - Web Player | date=4 November 2024 }}</ref>
| recorded =
| studio =
| genre = [[Soundtrack#Film and television soundtracks|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 07:03
| language = Hindi
| label = [[Jio Studios]]
| producer =
| misc =
}}

{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| total_length = 07:03
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Khwaabon Ka Jhamela Title Track
| extra1 = [[Siddharth Basrur]], Surya Ragunaathan
| lyrics1 = Surya Ragunaathan, Chandan Raina
| music1 = Siddharth Basrur, Surya Ragunaathan, Chandan Raina
| length1 = 04:28
| title2 = Jee Le Tu
| extra2 = Shahzan Mujeeb
| lyrics2 = Subhi Khanna
| music2 = Subhi Khanna, Ed Geater
| length2 = 02:35
}}

== Reception ==
Khwaabon Ka Jhamela received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its visual appeal, performances and its refreshing take on modern relationships.

The Times of India awarded the film 3 out of 5 stars, describing it as a "feel-good slice-of-life" movie that "forces you to think within, find happiness in your own self, and embrace your singlehood<ref>{{Cite news |title=Khwaabon Ka Jhamela Review : Prateik and Sayani shine in this feel-good flick on self-discovery |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/khwaabon-ka-jhamela/ottmoviereview/115082038.cms |access-date=2024-11-22 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>". The Free Press Journal highlighted the film's visual appeal and called it "lighthearted, visually stunning, and filled with likable performances".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Khwaabon Ka Jhamela Review: Prateik And Sayani Shine In A Visually Stunning Rom-Com |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/khwaabon-ka-jhamela-review-prateik-and-sayani-shine-in-a-visually-stunning-rom-com |access-date=2024-11-22 |website=Free Press Journal |language=en}}</ref> Times Now praised the movie's "remarkable cinematography, bright canvas, relatable jokes and lovely performances," calling it a "perfect weekend watch".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-08 |title=Khwaabon Ka Jhamela Movie Review: Sayani-Prateik's Unexpected Journey Of Self-Discovery Leaves A Smile |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/khwaabon-ka-jhamela-movie-review-sayani-prateiks-unexpected-journey-of-self-discovery-leaves-a-smile-review-115141536 |access-date=2024-11-22 |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|tt21159080}}
* [https://www.jiocinema.com/movies/khwaabon-ka-jhamela/4052524 ''Khwaabon Ka Jhamela''] on [[JioCinema]]

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ModestoMolino5 at 04:57, 2 March 2026