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Vivah
विवाह
2006 175 min India 12+
★7.2
Romance, Drama
Director: Sooraj R. Barjatya
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Description
Poonam, a traditionally brought-up young woman, is to marry Prem, a groom chosen by her uncle. Poonam and Prem's faith and love are to be tested however, when an accident occurs and Poonam might be scarred for life.
Worldwide:
$4M
Starring
Shahid Kapoor
Actor
Amrita Rao
Actor
Anupam Kher
Actor
Awards
7 nominations
Key opinion
Vivah is widely celebrated as a tender, fairy-tale romance that emphasizes traditional family values and pure, devoted love. While some viewers critique the plot for being overly idealistic or simple, the film’s strong lead performances and heartwarming atmosphere make it a beloved classic for fans of Indian melodrama.
| Acting | Shahid Kapoor and Amrita Rao exhibit palpable, tender chemistry that anchors the film's emotional core. | |
| Theme | The film succeeds as a wholesome, non-violent, and warm fairy-tale that provides a nostalgic relief from modern gritty cinema. | |
| Score | The soundtrack is largely praised for its lyrical beauty and integration into the story, though a minority of viewers find the songs forgettable or average. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on character writing are split: some find the protagonists' unwavering goodness and traditional purity deeply moving, while others feel the characters are too perfect and one-dimensional to be realistic. |