7½ Phere
7½ Phere

7½ Phere

2005Movie136 minHindi

7½ Phere: More Than a Wedding is a 2005 Bollywood comedy film directed by Ishaan Trivedi and produced by Sonal Malhotra and Nimit Modawal. It stars Juhi Chawla and Irfan Khan in lead roles. The film was released in India on 29 July 2005 with mixed response

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Ishaan TrivediGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

The film revolves around the chaos and comedy that ensues when a wealthy businessman, who is desperate to have his wedding photographed with enough 'emotional moments' to satisfy his socialite wife, hires a struggling photographer. The photographer finds himself in the middle of a large, eccentric family during the wedding festivities.

Critical Reception

7½ Phere received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its unique premise and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Juhi Chawla and Manoj Bajpayee. However, some found the humor to be repetitive and the plot to be somewhat predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its lighthearted comedy and the chemistry between the lead actors.
  • The film's attempt at social commentary was noted, though not always successfully executed.
  • Some reviewers found the plot to be a bit stretched and the humor to be hit-or-miss.

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Fun Fact

The title '7½ Phere' is a play on the traditional Hindu wedding ceremony where the couple takes seven circumambulations (pheres) around the sacred fire. The 'half' suggests an incomplete or unconventional journey.

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