Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana(transl. Do Attend the Wedding) is a 2017 IndianHindi-languageromance dramacomedy filmdirected by Ratnaa Sinha and written by Kamal Pandey. Produced by Vinod and Manju Bachchan, the film featuresRajkummar RaoandKriti Kharbanda,alongsideK. K. Raina,Alka Amin,Vipin Sharma,Govind Namdev,Navni Parihar,Nayani Dixit, andManoj Pahwa.[3]
| Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Ratnaa Sinha |
| Written by | Kamal Pandey |
| Produced by | Vinod Bachchan Manju Bachchan |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Suresh Beesaveni |
| Edited by | Ballu Saluja |
| Music by | Songs:
Prasad Sashte |
Production companies | Soundrya Productions Soham Rockstar Entertainment |
| Distributed by | UFO Movies India ZEE5,Raj mediaflix |
Release date |
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Running time | 137 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Box office | ₹194 million[2] |
Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aanarevolves around the journey of two individuals, Satyendra and Aarti, from being together through a marriage proposal and falling in love; however, their individual decisions and destiny takes them in two different directions.[4][5]The music was composed byAnand Raj Anand,JAM8,andArko,while all the lyrics were written byKumaar.
Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aanahad a worldwide release on 10 November 2017, and received mixed reviews from the critics. The film earned₹87 million(US$1.0 million) in its first week eventually collecting a lifetime worldwide gross of₹194 million(US$2.3 million).[6]
At theStardust Awards,Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aanareceived the Best Film nomination. At theZee Cine Awards,Jyotica Tangri wonBest Female Playback Singer(for "Pallo Latke" ).
Plot
editAarti Shukla (Kriti Kharbanda) a PCS aspirant meets Satyendra "Sattu" Mishra (Rajkummar Rao) a clerk in the Excise Department, on her parents' persistence who are trying to fix her in an arranged marriage. Aarti finds Sattu's off-traditional views convenient, while Sattu is mesmerized by Aarti's beauty and intelligence. They fall in love and agree to marry.On the night of marriage, Aarti learns that she has cleared the PCS Exam from her sister, Abha, who also informs her that her in-laws will not let her pursue her career. On her Abha's and her maternal uncle's advice Aarti flees from her house without informing Sattu, who is left heartbroken. Due to this incident, both Sattu as well as his family are disgraced by the society since the people assume there must be something wrong with him because of which the girl ran away on the night of the wedding.
After 5 years, Aarti is now a PCS Officer in Lucknow and is accused of taking a bribe. Her investigation case is handled by the local district magistrate, who is revealed to be Sattu, now an influentialIASOfficer. Unable to forget his heartbreak as well as his family's disgrace due to Aarti, Sattu uses his power to torment her and outright tells her that he loathes her. Unable to endure Sattu's emotional torment, Aarti confronts him and informs him that she left the marriage for her PCS training; but Satyendra retorts that she should have at least confided in him beforehand as he loved her so much. Later, Aarti meets Mr. Kukreja, who accuses her of taking the bribe. When Sattu learns about the meeting, he immediately orders for Aarti to be arrested. During the final hearing, it is revealed that Aarti's friend Neelam was the one who took the bribe and Sattu had Aarti sent to the prison to protect her from an assassination attempt planned by Neelam and Mr. Kukreja. Aarti is found not guilty, and Sattu permits her to resume her work.
Realising that Sattu's hatred towards her stems from his heartbreak, Aarti spends the next few days attempting to win back Sattu's love. However, when Sattu spurns her and tells her he has suffered a lot due to her, Aarti decides to move on and marry Sharad. Sattu becomes increasingly conflicted upon hearing this news and reluctantly attends Aarti's wedding along with his family, but becomes distressed after witnessing her in her bridal dress. Sattu realises his mistake in rejecting Aarti and pleads with her to marry him instead. However, Aarti declines Sattu's proposal and leaves. Later, Aarti's brother reveals that the wedding is a ploy arranged by the Mishra and Shukla families to lure Sattu into marrying Aarti. Sharad is revealed to be Abha's husband and Aarti's brother-in-law. The film ends with Sattu laughing along with the families and marrying Aarti.
Cast
edit- Rajkummar Raoas Satyendra "Sattu" Mishra, Aarti love interest and husband -IAS
- Kriti Kharbandaas Aarti Satyendra Mishra(n'ee Shukla), Satyendra's love interest and wife -PCS
- Govind Namdevas Shyam Sunder "S. S." Shukla, Aarti's father
- Navni Pariharas Manju Shukla, Aarti's mother
- Nayani Dixit as Aabha Shukla, Aarti's sister
- Manoj Pahwaas Jogi Sinha, Aarti maternal uncle
- K. K. Rainaas Jugal Kishore "J. K." Mishra, Satyendra's father
- Alka Aminas Shanti Mishra, Satyendra's mother
- Vipin Sharmaas Mahesh Kumar, Satyendra's maternal uncle
- Abhijeet Singh as Ranjan Sinha, Aarti cousin
- Neha D. Bhriguvanshi as Neelam Gupta, Aarti's friend
- Karanvir Sharmaas Sharad, Aabha's husband
- Ashish Kapoor as Mr. Kukreja
- Mahesh Chandra Deva as Rajesh Yadav
- Rakesh Dubey as Satyendra's PSO
- Sanath Gaur as Mahesh's uncle
- Ashok Kumar as Satyendra's official bungalow servant
- Ajitesh Gupta as Priyansh Yadav Satyendra's friend
- Vivek Yadav as Biker Boy
Production
editDevelopment
editIn February 2017, producer Vinod Bachchan made the official announcement about his filmShaadi Mein Zaroor AanawithRajkummar RaoandKriti Kharbandain lead roles.[7]Filmmaker Ratnaa Sinha, wife ofAnubhav Sinhamarked her directorial debut with the film.[8]
Casting
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Rajkummar Raowas cast to play the lead, Satyendra Mishra, and was director Sinha's first choice. Rao added, "My character has a journey that travels the phase from a small town guy falling in love with a girl to becoming a successful, rich guy. It is a revenge story and how love makes you do things that you cannot do otherwise."[9][10]
Kriti Kharbandawas cast to play Aarti Shukla, the other lead. Kharbanda stated "script" as the reason behind choosing the film and added, "Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aanais my most passionate project till date. I feel nothing but love for the characters of this film altogether. "[11][12]For the role of Aarti, the first choice of Sinha wasTaapsee Pannu,who had reportedly came on board to do the film but later on decided against doing so citing lack of dates.[13]
K. K. RainaandAlka Aminwere cast to play Satyendra's parents.Govind NamdevandNavni Pariharwere cast to play Aarti's parents.[14]Nayani Dixit played Aarti's sister,Vipin SharmaandManoj Pahwawere cast as Satyendra and Aarti's uncle respectively.[15]
Filming
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Theprincipal photographyofShaadi Mein Zaroor Aanabegan in March 2017 inAllahabad.[16]A major portion of the film was shot atHanuman Mandir, Civil Lines,Lord Curzon Bridgeand theTriveni Sangam.Following this, there was a 30-day schedule inLucknow,including atAmbedkar Memorial Park.The final schedule of the film took place inKanpur.A set worth₹20 million was created in Lucknow byart directorArup Adhikari,Casting DirectorVivek Yadavset designerShabiul Haasan and their team to film the wedding sequence that formed the climax.[17][18]
Soundtrack
edit| Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack albumby Arko, KAG forJAM8,Raees-Zain-Sam, Anand Raaj Anand &Rashid Khan | |
| Released | 24 October 2017 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 44:32 |
| Language | Hindi |
| Label | Zee Music Company |
| SinglesfromShaadi Mein Zaroor Aana | |
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The soundtrack album ofShaadi Mein Zaroor Aanacomprises eleven songs composed byArko Pravo Mukherjee,Kaushik-Akash-Guddu (KAG) ForJAM8,Zain-Sam-Raees,Anand Raaj AnandandRashid Khanwhile the lyrics were written byKumaar,Shakeel Azmi,Gaurav Krishna Bansal, Arko andKunal Verma.[19][20]
Vocals on the album's eight tracks were performed by several singers mainlyYasser Desai,Arijit Singh,andShafqat Amanat Ali.It was produced under the Zee Music label. The song "Pallo Latke" is a remake of a popularRajasthani folk song.[21]Lyrics of the song "Mera Intkam Dekheg" was written byIRTSofficer Gaurav Krishna Bansal.[22]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Jogi" | Arko | Arko | Yasser Desaiand Aakanksha Sharma | 04:33 |
| 2. | "Main Hoon Saath Tere" | Shakeel Azmi,Kunaal Verma | JAM8(Kaushik-Akash-Guddu) | Arijit Singh | 04:40 |
| 3. | "Pallo Latke" | Kumaar(Rap lyrics:Rossh) | Zain-Saim-Raees | Jyotica Tangriand Yasser Desai(Rap:Fazilpuria) | 04:56 |
| 4. | "Tu Banja Gali Benaras Ki" | Shakeel Azmi | Rashid Khan | Asit Tripathy | 04:08 |
| 5. | "Mera Intkam Dekhegi" | Gaurav Krishna Bansal | Anand Raaj Anand | Krishna Beura | 03:00 |
| 6. | "Jogi" (female version) | Arko | Arko | Aakanksha Sharma | 03:44 |
| 7. | "Jogi" (reprise) | Arko | Arko | Shafqat Amanat Ali | 03:49 |
| 8. | "Main Hoon Saath Tere" (reprise) | Shakeel Azmi, Kunaal Verma | JAM8 (Kaushik-Akash-Guddu) | Shivangi Bhayana | 04:23 |
| 9. | "Tu Banja Gali Benaras Ki" (reprise) | Shakeel Azmi | Rashid Khan | Shafqat Amanat Ali | 04:10 |
| 10. | "Tu Banja Gali Benaras Ki" (Feat. Asees Kaur) | Shakeel Azmi | Rashid Khan | Asees Kaur | 04:06 |
| 11. | "Mera Intkam Dekhegi" (reprise) | Gaurav Krishna Bansal | Anand Raaj Anand | Anand Raaj Anand | 03:01 |
| 12. | "Royee Jande Naina" | Kumaar | Vivek Kar | Nitin Gupta | 03:24 |
| Total length: | 44:32 | ||||
Critical reception
editBollywood Hungamagave the album 3 out of 5 stars and noted in its music review that, "What works for the music of Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana is the fact that there is a constant 'sur' right through its playing time which doesn't cause a distraction. The sound is uniform and helps the album to play on well through its duration."[24]Vipin Nair ofThe Hinduin his review said that the soundtrack is "entirely missable" and gave it a rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars.[25]
Release
editShaadi Mein Zaroor Aana's first poster was released on 10 October 2017. The film's trailer was released in the same month.[26][27]Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aanawas theatrically released on 10 November 2017. In December 2017, the film was also screened at theRashtrapati Bhawan.[28][29]Post its release, the film was made available onZee5.[30]
Reception
editCritical response
editNamrata JoshiofThe Hinduwas impressed with the acting performances of all actors but criticized the implausible revenge story that the film becomes in its second half.[31]Sweta Kaushal ofHindustan Timesgave the film a rating of 3.5 out of 5 and noted, "Rajkummar’s transformation is impressive and Kriti effortlessly essays her role. All other character actors are a treat to watch. The film, however, leans too much on clichés. Songs are abrupt and obstruct the narrative. The filmmakers have also relied heavily on melodrama but despite these minor hiccups, this is an invitation you must not miss."[32]Urvi Parikh ofRediffwas critical of the weak storyline of the film and its slow pacing. The critic gave the film a rating of 1.5 out of 5.[33]
Bollywood Hungamapraised the concept of the film but criticized its uninspired execution and gave the film a rating of 2 out of 5. The website appreciated the acting performance of Rajkummar Rao but was critical of the writers for their confused presentation of his character.[34]Kriti Tulsiani ofNews18praised the acting performances of all actors but criticized the poorly written script which she felt was not just unreasonable but also out-dated, and gave the film a rating of 2 out of 5.[35]Rachit Gupta ofFilmfareapplauded the makers for taking up issues that are very relevant to our society but was critical of the way they were handled. Rachit felt that the film suffers a lot from the usage of outdated [cliché]s and too much [melodrama] and gave it a rating of 2.5 out of 5.[36]Meena Iyer ofDNA Indiapraised the acting performance of Rajkummar Rao but felt that the film lacked conviction and could not tap its entire potential. Meena gave the film a rating of 2.5 out of 5.[37]
Box office
editShaadi Mein Zaroor Aanacollected₹50 lakhs on its first date. In its first week, it collected₹6.35 crore.[38]By the end of its theatrical run, the film collected approximately₹19.4 crore and became an "average grosser" at the box office.[39][40]
Accolades
edit| Award | Date of ceremony[a] | Category | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stardust Awards | 19 December 2017 | Best Film | Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana | Nominated | [41] |
| Zee Cine Awards | 30 December 2017 | Best Female Playback Singer | Jyotica Tangri (For the song "Pallo Latke" ) |
Won | [42][43] |
| Mirchi Music Awards | 28 January 2018 | Upcoming Male Vocalist of The Year | Asit Tripathy (For the song "Tu Banja Gali Benaras Ki" ) |
Won | [44][45] |
Legacy
editShaadi Mein Zaroor Aanais regarded among the most popular films related to theCivil Services Examination.[46]The film's song "Mera Intkam Dekhegi", became an anthem song for many aspirants preparing forUPSCand other competitive exams.[47]The film brought recognition toKriti Kharbandaand proved to be her breakthrough in Hindi films. She termed it the film that "changed her life".[48]Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aanais also noted for its fresh take on arrange marriage.[49]
See also
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Notes
edit- ^Date is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.
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