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ONE OF THE MANY SONGS THAT I ENJOYED FROM VIVAH:

I GUESS YOU WILL TOO AS THIS ONE IS VERY CATCHY:

MUJHAY HAQ HAI:

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ANOTHER OF VIVAH CATCHY TUNE:

Hamari Shaadi Mein

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“The shoot experience for Vivah was very touching”

She is bubbly, cheerful and yet intense and thoughtful in her own way. And what strikes you is that she is so essentially indian in her character and mannerisms. Actress Amrita Rao is the prefect choice to play the coy, shy Poonam in Sooraj Barjatya’s Vivah. We catch up with the actress on the eve of her release and get her talking…

How does it feel to be a Rajshri heroine?

it is a privilege. My mother, in fact, always wanted my first film to be a Rajshri film. Today, i am playing the lead role in the film and am very excited about the same.

Tell us more about how you found the role…

Well, when i got a call from Rajshri, i was very excited. i met Soorajji and Raj Babuji (Sooraj Barjatya’s father) and it was a simple introductory meeting. it lasted six hours and it was not even a narration. We bonded instantly. As for the role, it was every actress’s dream role and yet, they wanted me to think and then say yes. i mean, i was given the choice to choose whether or not i wanted to do the film. And that by itself was a great honor.

What was most interesting about the meeting?

That Soorajji chose me after seeing my role in ‘The Legend of Bhagat Singh’. He said, he liked me in the film and wanted me to be the Poonam of Vivah.

How was it during the shoot of Vivah?

it was beautiful. Soorajji is a treat to work with. He does most of the preparation for us actors that we only need to go by his instinct and perform. He takes so much care of us that the last day of the shoot was a difficult one to believe.

Yes, we heard that you sang on the last day?

Yes, i did. it was one of Soorajji’s favorite songs. i did not want the moment or the shoot to end. The shoot was a beautiful experience. in fact, most of the days, even if none of us had any shoot, we would still go and sit on the sets.

This is your second love story with Shahid after ishq Vishk…

i would say this is my first. in ishq Vishq, he discovers in the end that he loves me, while in Vivah, our relationship grows with the love that blossoms between us post-engagement. Vivah is a beautiful classic love story tracing the sanctity of arranged marriage. And yet, it is so much a film of today. That is what i love about Vivah.

How was the shoot experience?

As i said, it was very touching. in fact, when i skipped meals and felt ill, Soorajji saw to it that i was eating every time with them there was a break. i got so much to learn from Raj Babuji. it was a beautiful experience. What do you like the most about Vivah?

Vivah is a film of beautiful moments. And there is so much intensity in the interaction between the two characters that comes out. Only Soorajji could have made Vivah.


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Vivah- A Good movie to watch

Vivah is the latest movie from Sooraj Barjatya. Sooraj Barjatya is known to make films oriented to Indian values. This movie is also a step in the same direction. This movie has tried to portray a simple Indian marriage and specially a time from engagement to marriage. This movie could be a great watch to the unmarried couple who are going to married soon. This is equally well for all of us also because this movie shows a beautiful presentations of Indian values. The main thing admirable about this film is beautiful presentations of girl’s emotions before marriage.

This movie has really shown a great respect towards women and a way to treat them respectfully in all the situations. Today when girls Child are becoming burden for most of the parents, this movie shows an encouraging sign. Both the actors Shahid Kapoor and Amrita Rao are perfect in their roles. This is a simple movie and based on simple principles. This movie is full of lot of good characters which are very less to find in today’s world. In India we are forgetting our most of values and becoming a part of rat race and in this rat race ultimately our relations are suffering. If we can make our life simple like this movie and accept the good values of this movie, then this world will definitely become a heaven.

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Like other movies this movie has lot of shortcomings like it is too simple and based on lot presumed perceptions like people in small cities are better than the people in big cities. Film becomes weak in the middle and songs are ordinary. However still this is a good movie to watch because it has lot to say, lot to tell. The climax in the movie is wonderful; the scenes like marring in the burning ward and supporting your partner in all situations are some of the key points of this movie. For Indians who are running away from their traditions, this movie provides a chance to rediscover the truth hidden in simple living and high thinking.

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ANOTHER SCENE FROM VIVAH:

VIVAH:

Poonam (Amrita Rao) lost her parents, when she was very young. She was brought up by her uncle Krishna Kant (Alok Nath) and her aunt Rama (Seema Biswas). However, Rama is jealous of her and barely talks to her, since Poonam is more beautiful than her own daughter Rajni (Amrita Prakash), who is lively and friendly, but lacks Poonam's elegance. Bhagat-ji (Manoj Joshi), a jeweller, and a friend of Krishna Kant, likes Poonam very much and decides to matchmake her with Prem (Shahid Kapoor), Mr. Harish Chandra's (Anupam Kher) son, as Bhagat-ji is friends with Mr. Harichandra.

Mr. Harichandra informs Prem of his plans to matchmake him, as he believes Prem is of proper age, young enough to adapt to someone else, and, Prem's brother, Sunil (Samir Soni), was about the same age when he married Bhavna (Lata Sabharwal). Prem, however, is hesitant to marry, since he thinks himself to be too young and wants to focus on his career first. Harichandra convinces him to meet Poonam first. They visit Poonam's family and let Prem and Poonam to get to know each other. Though their first conversation is awkward, Prem and Poonam decide to get married, as they are instantly attracted to each other. The two families agree to meet each other again, so Prem and Poonam get the opportunity to know each other better. Krishna Kant invites Prem's family to their summer residence in Som Sarovar and Harishchandra accepts.

Poonam anxiously awaits Prem to come to Som Sarovar, however, until Bhavna arranges a meeting between the two, they barely have the chance to talk to each other. After several carefree days, Harichandra and his family has to leave again because of the family business, which leaves Poonam and Prem only the opportunity to communicate via telephone, internet or letter. Despite the distance between them, they grow closer and Prem, before going to a business trip to Japan, tells Poonam on the phone that he has fallen in love with her. When Prem comes back from Japan, Poonam is there to greet him on the airport, gets to spend some time at his house and finally returns to her own family on order to prepare for the wedding.

CONTINUES.............

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VIVAH:

However, two days before the actual wedding, a fire emerges at Krishna Kant's house. Poonam gets heavily burned, because she saves Rajni. Prem, occupied with his own wedding preparations, is informed by Bhavna of Poonam's accident and goes to see his fiancé at the hospital. She is very unsure if Prem will marry her, now that she has been scarred. The doctor (Mohnish Behl) informs the family that there is hope, however the operation to save Poonam may be dangerous and Poonam will take much time to recover. Harichandra arranges for specialists to be flown in from Dehli and Prem, despite her injury, still wishes to marry her and accepts her as a wife by bringing sindhoor to her at the hospital. The operation is successful and the wedding commences.
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Indian Custom: Family get together at the inception of discussing the arrangement, then they meet as picture depicts: Awaiting the entry of the intended Doolahin:

Vivah’s biggest selling point is its performances. Alok Nath is back as the ever-suffering, reservoir of love and gentleness that has come to be associated with this old Sooraj Barjatya favourite—– it is almost impossible to think of this man as a softcore pornstar which is how he started his career in the movie “Kamagni” opposite Ms. Ambani, the then Tina Munim. After playing Phoolan Devi in “Bandit Queen” where she was subject to the most horrible degradation, Seema Biswas ups the pain in ‘Vivah’—playing the role of Alok Nath’s wife. They have two daughters—-1) the “fair and beautiful” adopted daughter is Poonam (Amrita Rao) whose demure whisperings and downcast eyes show a reassuring understanding of the Barjatya ethos and 2) the biological daughter (Chote) who bears her darkness and the sooty, black makeup she is plastered with throughout the movie with uncommon dignity. Anupam Kher is as brilliant as usual playing the golden-hearted, saintly tycoon and Shahid Kapoor takes a break from smooching women in public to essay the righteous, virginal son-and-husband (Prem) fitting into the role like a right hand into a left-handed glove. And then of course the force of nature otherwise known as Monish Behl who plays, in my opinion, the most brutal doctor ever seen on screen, comforting a father whose daughter has been burnt in an accidental fire a few hours before her marriage: “Marriage? Out of the question. She is so badly burnt even her very own will wash their hands off her. Forget about her in-laws.” (Such charming bed-side manners) and then instructing his orderlies, in all seriousness “Nayee dulhan ko operation main laiye please”.

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Cine goer review:

It is an excellent movie. It is really nice to see a clean movie with no sex or violence. Rajshri Productions has again come up with a great movie. The actors are all brilliant, and the story is also good.

What I liked about the movie:
The fact that it is a believable movie, the fact that there are no unimaginable or other worldly stunts or song sequences introduced in the movie.

What I didn't like about the movie:
It could have been a bit shorter, but to be truthful I personally didn't find any major fault in the movie. Though it can be said that the music at best is mediocre.

Favorite Scene:
In the hospital, when Prem marries Poonam. Brilliantly executed.

Would you recommend this movie to your friend: Yes

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The Sacred Bond

Unlike his earlier films, 'Vivah' is not so much about the celebrations surrounding a wedding, but more about the definitions and dynamics of a marriage. The filmmaker who produced such big romantic hits like 'Maine Pyar Kiya' and 'Hum Aapke Hain Koun' in the 1990s is now approaching middle-age, and in a position to treat the man-woman relationship with a certain detachment.
As he himself expressed in an interview, "Once that engagement ring is exchanged, you suddenly become so important to someone else. I feel today's youngsters are losing touch with the beauty and relevance of such a relationship."

CINE GOER REVIEW: VIVAH

Hearty Congratulations for making such a wonderful film like 'Vivah'.
I watched the Internet premiere of the movie and liked it to the core. After watching this movie, my belief in the institution of 'Marriage' has definitely grown much more stronger. Bachelors like me who are away from home always miss their families, relatives and friends. We always want to watch, hear, taste and feel something that reminds us of our country and the dear ones that we miss so much. The characters and emotions portrayed in 'Vivah' are so pure that I was in tears. Every moment in the film touched my heart.

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Sooraj ji, please continue to make such films based upon our culture and family values. In our fast paced lives we sometimes tend to ignore and hurt the people whom we love the most. We need such movies to constantly remind us of who we are and how we should be. Thank you once again for giving us another beautiful movie..

M F Hussain to paint Amrita & Vivah


News – After Madhuri Dixit now it's Amrita Rao's turn to be immortalized in M F Hussain's paintings. His love for Sooraj Barjatya and his actresses have made him more popular. Bowled by the Amrita's look in Sooraj Barjatya film Vivah, M F Hussain has plans to start a series of paintings inspired by Vivah and Amrita Rao.

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This is an oldie, not so old but it carries a great message, this film was a hit on it opening date, and it continues to be a hit even to this day:

Star Cast
Amitabh Bachchan...... Yashovardhan
Jaya Bachchan...... Nandini Raichand (as Jaya Bachchan)
Shahrukh Khan...... Rahul Raichand (as Shah Rukh Khan)
Kajol...... Anjali Sharma Raichand
Hrithik Roshan...... Rohan Raichand
Kareena Kapoor...... Pooja
Alok Nath...... Bauji
Rani Mukherjee...... Naina
Johny Lever
Farida Jalal...... Sayeeda