Vivah (2006)

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A must-buy, must-watch!!

I'm a big fan of Bollywood (even though I'm not Indian!). I've watched dozens of Bollywood films, including the most famous ones and I have to say that this is one of the best I've ever seen. It's on par with Dilwale Dulhani Le Jayenge and the other classics. It's also based on a true story! I absolutely love Shahid Kapoor and he shines in this movie. Very highly recommended! A movie to watch over and over again! October 12, 2008

A touching film

At first, I thought that there was no point to this film. There really isn't any plot and the hatred of the aunt towards her niece seemed a bit forced. However, this film is meant to be a celebration of marriage. Viewed through that perspective, this is a great family film. Sashid and Amrita are charming together. Their characters take you through the rituals of marriage, right from their initial engagement through their courtship and eventual marriage. A great way to spend an evening with family. December 11, 2007

Soothing scenes, exquisite costumery, & sweet plot - Great

Idealistically portraying India as it could still be.

Poonam & Prem's marriage is arranged when a zealous salesman/cousin/matchmaker visits the village (Madhupur)where Poonam resides with her family.

To a backdrop of most glorious scenery (of the humble Indian variety, none of this whimsical across the world adventures) Prem and Poonam learn each others natures & fall most happily in love.

Parents can know best!

Encouraging the traditional values & a dignity and respect of culture, Vivah is a movie I really revelled in.

The house in Madhupur, with it's temple room, open central courtyard, large balconies & Krsna adorning each wall, must be an idealised image now, as more barren westernized architecture, decoration & ideals are sold more and more forcefully in the East.

The jewellery, costumes, scenery - heavenly.

With a delightful ensemble cast, Vivah enchants on every level.
Shahid Kapur acting as Prem, and Poonam from Amrita Rao are very good - but it is the support cast who really shine.

Ok one concession - it is a little slow moving, especially the last half.

Kotori ojadis [...] March 2007 March 16, 2007

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