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| Directed by | Sharat Katariya |
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| Written by | Sharat Katariya |
| Produced by | Maneesh Sharma |
| Starring | Ayushmann Khurrana Bhumi Pednekar |
| Cinematography | Manu Anand |
| Edited by | Namrata Rao |
| Music by | Songs: Anu Malik Score: Andrea Guerra
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | Template:INRConvert[1]
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Dum Laga Ke Haisha (Template:Translation), released internationally as My Big Fat Bride, is a 2015 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Sharat Katariya and produced by Maneesh Sharma. The film stars Ayushmann Khurrana and Bhumi Pednekar, in her film debut, in the lead roles.[2][3] The film's soundtrack was composed by Anu Malik, with Italian composer Andrea Guerra composing the background score.[4] The film was released on 27 February 2015 to positive reviews from critics and was a commercial success.[5][6][7] According to Box Office India, the film collected Template:INRConvert domestically after a five-week run.[8] The film celebrated 50 days of its theatrical run on 16 April 2015.[9] The film's final worldwide gross was Template:INRConvert.[8]
Dum Laga Ke Haisha received five nominations at the 61st Filmfare Awards, winning two, Best Female Debut for Pednekar and Best Cinematography for Manu Anand.[10] The song "Moh Moh Ke Dhaage" received three nominations for its lyrics by Varun Grover and vocals by Papon and Monali Thakur.[11] The film also won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi.[12]
Plot
Template:Long plot In 1995,[13] Prem Prakash Tiwari is a young owner of a video cassette shop in the local market of Haridwar, who subscribes to a nationalist organisation. One of the key values of the organisation is abstinence, although senior members are married and there are no restrictions on the marriage of junior members. However, it is expected that their members should not indulge in their married life at the expense of service to the nation. His father is keen on getting him married to an educated overweight girl Sandhya. In spite of not liking her, the school drop out Prem agrees to marry her. In addition, as Sandhya is trying to be a school teacher, his family asks him to think of this alliance for financial help too. Eventually, in an elaborate community-wedding ceremony, Prem and Sandhya get married.
Prem visibly shows his disinterest in the marriage and does not consummate the marriage on the wedding night. At home, Sandhya tries to get Prem attracted to her. But he is too embarrassed to even walk with her on the street. Prem and Sandhya's relationship remains strained although they share a kiss and have sex on their second night together. The branch manager advises him that since he could not uphold his oath of abstinence he should rather focus on his married life. Over time, Sandhya's frustration shows; when Prem's aunt brings up a petty topic, the two have a heated exchange of words and she tells them how he does not treat her well.
Amidst all this a close friend of Prem, Nirmal gets married. Prem and Sandhya go for the ceremony where due to his excessive drinking and jealousy over Nirmal's pretty wife, he tells everyone that sleeping with Sandhya feels like hell. Sandhya hears this and slaps him in front of his friends and he slaps her back. The following morning, Sandhya reflects on what she's been through, feels she has had enough and decides to leave Prem. Meanwhile, Prem decides to channel his energy into studying and to take his English paper again; he enrolls for the examination. His friends give up on him; after a verbal squabble, they throw him out of the group. He studies sincerely for the exam, but at the time of his exam, he is overwhelmed by the emotional turmoil and is not able to write a word. Ultimately he plainly writes an emotional message to the person checking his paper that if at all he feels any pity for his state he should not award him with a zero or else his family would be reduced to zero (indicating his suicide attempt).
Soon, Nirmal's father opens a shop selling music CDs in the same market, clearly affecting Prem's family business. Prem's family talks to Nirmal's family and the discussion ends with Nirmal challenging him to participate and win the "Dum Lagao" contest, which entails him carrying his wife on his shoulders and running an obstacle course. Meanwhile, Sandhya and Prem reach the court to file for divorce. Prem's father pleads the judge that divorce should not happen on petty issues and his family is more than happy to take her home, Sandhya's parents too feel the same and support him. The court decides that the two must spend six months with each other and try to salvage their marriage. Both decide to live together just as a formality, but they soon begin to get on, as they both start understanding each other. Meanwhile, Sandhya is coerced into the contest. They start getting close with each passing day, but according to Prem, they lack co-ordination and are a total mismatch.
One day as Prem returns home, he is disgusted to see that his family members are pretending Sandhya's terrible culinary skills. He finally snaps and expresses his anguish over this pretense, and attempts suicide. A police constable arrives at their home, owing to a complaint regarding the emotional letter (attempt to suicide) he had written in his English exam. Sandhya is moved by this, and they have a deep conversation with each other. Sandhya gets a teaching job in Meerut, which she gladly accepts since she feels that there is no one who cares about her anymore. When she tells Prem about it, he cannot come to terms with losing her and realises that he is in love with her.
On the day of competition, Prem's aunt successfully convinces him to participate in the competition and the couple takes a last chance to save their marriage. Surprisingly, Prem shoulders the weight of his wife and surges past all other contestants. In the last lap, Sandhya confesses to Prem that she does not want to go to Meerut and wants Prem to let her stay. Prem knows winning this competition is the only way to do this and pushes himself further to eventually win the race.
Prem does not let Sandhya get off his back even after the race is over. He takes her back all the way to his house where they seal their love with a kiss.
Cast
Production
Filming took place in Haridwar and Rishikesh.[14] Dum Laga Ke Haisha is the first Hindi film to be entirely shot in the twin temple towns.[15] The script of Dum Laga Ke Haisha was written in 2007, almost seven years before the release.[16]
Bhumi Pednekar was selected for the female lead, marking her debut as an actor.[17] The role required the actress to be overweight. As a result, she gained 30 kg to land the role.[18]
Release
The censor board muted the word "lesbian"[19][20] and replaced four words in the film.[21][22] The film had a platform release in India, opening on 775 screens.[23] The film released in UAE on 23 April 2015.[24] As of 20 March 2015, this film has not been released in North America or Europe.[25]
Soundtrack
Template:Main Kumar Sanu sang two songs in the film, while Sadhana Sargam makes a comeback on this album for the hit duet song "Dard Karaara" with Kumar Sanu.[26] Other singers are Papon, Bishal Phukan, Kailash Kher, sisters Jyoti and Sultana Nooran, Malini Awasthi, Rahul Ram and Monali Thakur. Monali Thakur sang "Moh Moh Ke Dhaage", for which she won the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer. "Moh Moh Ke Dhaage" is arranged by Hitesh Modak.
Reception
Critical response
Hindustan Times stated that while "You know from the onset that the guy will get his girl", the film "bucks stereotypes in many, many ways".[27] Bollywood Hungama praised the film's lead actors Bhumi and Ayushman's performances, but criticised the direction and editing.[28] Koimoi gave the film 4 out of 5 stars, praising the script and cast performances, but criticising Katariya's directing.[29] Shubhra Gupta of the Indian Express gave the film 3.5 out of 5 stars.[30] Rajeev Masand of CNN-IBN gave the film 3.5 out of 5 stars.[31] NDTV gave the film 3.5 out of 5 stars.[32] Anuj Kumar of The Hindu praised the film and said "Dum Laga Ke Haisha: A well-rounded effort".[33]
Box office
Dum Laga Ke Haisha's grossed Template:INR30 crore domestically and was declared a "Hit" by Box Office India.[34]
Awards and nominations
References
- ↑ Special Features: Box Office: Worldwide Collections of Dum Laga Ke Haisha – Box Office, Bollywood Hungama. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
- ↑ Bhumi Pednekar to keep low profile before 'Dum Laga Ke Haisha' – The Times of India(18 February 2014). Retrieved 12 March 2015.
- ↑ Celebrating Bhumi Pednekar: Why hoopla around Dum Laga Ke Haisha shows ingrained fat-phobia. Firstpost.com(3 March 2014). Retrieved 12 March 2014.
- ↑ Dum Laga Ke Haisha Music Review, Redkar, Surabhi. Koimoi(2015-02-24). Retrieved 2025-05-09.
- ↑ Review: Dum Laga Ke Haisha will win your heart(27 February 2015). Retrieved 27 February 2015.
- ↑ Five times when you will get nostalgic watching Dum Laga Ke Haisha : Bollywood, News – India Today(2 March 2014). Retrieved 12 March 2015.
- ↑ 'Dum Laga Ke Haisha': A feminist fable about weight of aspirational manhood(4 March 2015). Retrieved 4 March 2015.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Dum Laga Ke Haisha - Movie - Box Office India. www.boxofficeindia.com. Retrieved 2025-05-09.
- ↑ Dum Laga Ke Haisha: 50 days after India release, film to hit UAE uiscreens. India Today(17 April 2015). Retrieved 29 March 2016.
- ↑ Full list of winners of the 61st Britannia Filmfare Awards | Filmfare.com. www.filmfare.com. Retrieved 2025-05-09.
- ↑ List of Awards won by Dum Laga Ke Haisha Movie - Yash Raj Films. www.yashrajfilms.com. Retrieved 2025-05-09.
- ↑ Dum Laga Ke Haisha wins National Award: Bhumi Pednekar, Ayushmann Khurranna thank all. The Indian Express(2016-03-28). Retrieved 2025-05-09.
- ↑ Flashback to the fashion faux pas '90s with Dum Laga Ke Haisha(9 March 2015). Retrieved 16 March 2015.
- ↑ Haridwar stinks of religion: Ayushmann. The Times of India(21 February 2014). Retrieved 13 January 2015.
- ↑ Dum Laga Ke Haisha shot entirely in Haridwar – The Times of India(17 February 2015). Retrieved 12 March 2015.
- ↑ Sharat Katariya: 'Dum Laga Ke Haisha' took 7 years to be a reality – Entertainment. Mid-day.com(12 March 2015). Retrieved 12 March 2015.
- ↑ Sharat Katariya: I wrote Sui Dhaaga in three weeks!. Kovid Gupta Films(2018). Retrieved 2019-06-25.
- ↑ From fat to fit: Bhumi Pednekar gained, and then lost, 30kg(5 November 2015). Retrieved 13 February 2016.
- ↑ Censors Mute 'Lesbian' In Dum Laga Ke Haisha; Even Ashoke Pandit Disagrees(3 March 2015). Retrieved 3 March 2015.
- ↑ We are a Ban Republic, if not a banana republic. 7 reasons why we love to ban(4 March 2015). Retrieved 12 March 2015.
- ↑ Not Just Lesbian, Four Hindi Words Replaced in Dum Laga Ke Haisha – NDTV Movies. Movies.ndtv.com(4 March 2015). Retrieved 12 March 2015.
- ↑ Censor Board muted 'lesbian' and replaced four words in Ayushmann Khurrana's 'Dum Laga Ke Haisha'(4 March 2015). Retrieved 12 March 2015.
- ↑ Boxoffice. Box Office India. Retrieved 12 March 2015.
- ↑ 'Dum Laga Ke Haisha' to release in UAE on April 23. Business Standard(17 April 2015). Retrieved 29 March 2016.
- ↑ 'Dum Laga Ke Haisha' to get international release(3 March 2015). Retrieved 12 March 2015.
- ↑ Kumar Sanu post Dum Laga Ke Haisha success: People's tastes haven't changed(12 March 2015). Retrieved 12 March 2015.
- ↑ 5 reasons why Dum Laga Ke Haisha wins your heart, and approval too.
- ↑ Dum Laga Ke Haisha Review. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 12 March 2015.
- ↑ Dum Laga Ke Haisha Movie Review | Ayushmann Khurrana, Bhumi Pednekar. Koimoi.com(27 February 2015). Retrieved 12 March 2015.
- ↑ 'Dum Laga Ke Haisha' review: A couple that wins you over gradually but surely(1 March 2015). Retrieved 12 March 2015.
- ↑ Now Showing: Rajeev Masand reviews 'Ab Tak Chhappan 2', 'Dum Laga Ke Haisha', and 'Kingsman: The Secret Service' -Videos Movies News:IBNLive Videos. Ibnlive.in.com. Retrieved 12 March 2015.
- ↑ Dum Laga Ke Haisha Movie Review. Retrieved 29 March 2016.
- ↑ Dum Laga Ke Haisha: A well-rounded effort. The Hindu. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
- ↑ Dum Laga Ke Haisha - Movie - Box Office India. www.boxofficeindia.com. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
- ↑ 63rd National Film Awards. Directorate of Film Festivals(28 March 2016). Retrieved 28 March 2016.
- ↑ Filmfare Awards 2016: Complete List of Winners. NDTV India(January 15, 2015). Retrieved January 15, 2016.
- ↑ Screen Awards 2016: Complete List of Winners. NDTV Movies(9 January 2016). Retrieved 21 April 2016.
- ↑ Zee Cine Awards 2016 Complete Winners List: Who won what?(5 March 2016). Retrieved 21 April 2016.
- ↑ Stardust Awards 2016: Complete List of Winners. NDTV Movies(22 December 2015). Retrieved 21 April 2016.
- ↑ The Nominees 2016. iifa.com. International Indian Film Academy Awards. Retrieved 4 June 2016.
External links
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