Vivah
(translation: "marriage")
2006
4/5 stars
Prem (Shahid Kapoor) and Poonam (Amrita Rao) are introduced as a possible match for each other, and find an instant connection. A happy and emotionally charged engagement follows, but a tragedy strikes that could prevent their marrying.
(Anupam Kher, Alok Nath, and Seema Biswa also star.)
This movie about love, traditional values, and respect for women is so sweet that it should be repellent, and yet it has enough charm to still be enjoyable. Veteran actors Kher, Nath, and Biswa give solid performances. While Kapoor and Rao have good chemistry, their acting is mainly reduced to boyish charm from him and demure dignity from her. The saris are stunning throughout the entire film, and there is some lovely scenery. While the songs aren't extraordinary, they are still good; there is a lack of dancing, however. Vivah is so full of innocence and goodness, that's it's almost a guilty pleasure to watch, but I will admit to being entertained by it.
(translation: "marriage")
2006
4/5 stars
Prem (Shahid Kapoor) and Poonam (Amrita Rao) are introduced as a possible match for each other, and find an instant connection. A happy and emotionally charged engagement follows, but a tragedy strikes that could prevent their marrying.
(Anupam Kher, Alok Nath, and Seema Biswa also star.)
This movie about love, traditional values, and respect for women is so sweet that it should be repellent, and yet it has enough charm to still be enjoyable. Veteran actors Kher, Nath, and Biswa give solid performances. While Kapoor and Rao have good chemistry, their acting is mainly reduced to boyish charm from him and demure dignity from her. The saris are stunning throughout the entire film, and there is some lovely scenery. While the songs aren't extraordinary, they are still good; there is a lack of dancing, however. Vivah is so full of innocence and goodness, that's it's almost a guilty pleasure to watch, but I will admit to being entertained by it.
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