Vivah Review

Introduction

This movie is an escape from reality, focusing on the essential aspects of life, such as family, love, and relationships. Rajshri Productions, known for their family-friendly films, produced "Vivah," a Bollywood movie directed by Sooraj Barjatya. Starring Amrita Rao and Shahid Kapoor, with supporting actors like Alok Nath and Anupam Kher, the film tells a melodrama, family, and romance story.

The cinematography was done by Harish Joshi, and V.N. Mayekar did the editing. Shyam Kaushal Moses and J.B. Orade did the action and choreography, respectively, while Anna Singh designed the costumes and Sanjay Dhabade did the artistic direction.

Review

Indian films are well-known for their family-oriented themes, but the Rajshri productions stand out uniquely. Unlike many other family movies that tend to promote family values forcefully, Rajshri's films portray these values naturally without imposing them on the viewers.

Such movies represent a setting that may not apply to every family, but it is enjoyable to imagine belonging to one. Even though some individuals may not value family, they are depicted as different from the family in question rather than representative of society. It's best to let this happy family go about their business, but it's up to individuals to decide whether or not to follow their example.

This movie is intriguing because it lacks most films' typical fighting and conflict. Instead, it focuses on developing the relationship between Amrita Rao and Shahid Kapoor, who come from different backgrounds. Amrita, an orphan, is raised by her uncle Alok Nath, while Shahid is a wealthy city lad living in a spacious palace with a large family. Despite their differences, Amrita and Shahid get along well and become engaged.

The film raises the question of what commitment is involved in an engagement, particularly a planned one that is not legally or religiously binding. The movie asserts that relationships take effort and that strong relationships are essential. When tragedy strikes, the couple's deep relationship is evident as Shahid stays by Amrita's side throughout her rehabilitation and brings her home when she is well. However, the film has its challenges. It significantly emphasizes Amrita's physical beauty and skin tone, which is not a healthy message.

Additionally, the family patriarch is eager to wed his niece into the wealthy family, and his wife's valid concerns are dismissed. The film also portrays the societal expectation that a woman's value lies in marriage and family, which is problematic. Despite its flaws, the film is enjoyable and portrays the importance of relationships and commitment. It emphasizes the importance of caring for one's partner's body and emotional well-being rather than just utilizing it. Overall, it is a heartwarming story of love and dedication.

Rating

The movie Vivah has a rating of 3.5 out of 5

Interesting Facts

1. Shahid Kapoor and Amrita Rao starred in Vivah, which marked their fourth film as co-stars. The audience appreciated Their on-screen chemistry, which helped the movie gain popularity.
2. The movie touched the hearts of its audience by uniquely portraying Indian family values on the big screen. Although it didn't do well in large cities, viewers warmly received it from rural regions and those in tier 2 or 3 locations.
3. Despite a modest debut, Vivah could continue in an unmatched manner due to great word of mouth. The film's Day 1 gross was less than 1 crore, yet it made a total of 31.60 crores throughout its theatrical run.
4. In 2006 the movie Vivah, starring Shahid Kapoor and Amrita Rao, was a huge success and ranked the 10th highest-grossing movie of the year.
5. Despite having a modest production budget of 8 crores, the movie's producers earned three times that amount in profits. Consequently, the movie was deemed a super hit at the box office.
6. Before the release of Kabir Singh, Shahid Kapoor's most successful commercial film was Vivah. It outperformed his earlier works, such as Jab We Met, Kaminey, R. Rajkumar, and Haider

Award

• In 2007, Amrita Rao received a nomination for the Star Screen Best Actress award for her role in the romantic drama "Vivah" directed by Sooraj R. Barjatya.
• The same year, the famous film industry duo Amrita Rao and Shahid Kapoor were nominated in the Star Screen Jodi No. 1 category for their work in "Vivah."
• In the year of her film "Vivah," Amrita Rao was honored with the Anandalok Puroshkar Award for Most Promising New Talent.