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Saturday, October 17, 2015

InFilm to Miss: Hasee Toh Phasee (2006)

Hasee Toh Phasee (2006)

 

After seven years of being together in an on-again, off-again relationship with girlfriend-turned-actress Karishma, Nikhil finally proposes and a date is set. Unfortunately, Karishma's runaway sister Meeta enters the scene, and Nikhil is forced to deal with the family disgrace amid all the wedding preparations and attempts to procure a final investment for a business deal. Meeta just wants to see her father again, but Karishma refuses to let her sister see the family, as it could give their father another heart attack. It is revealed that Meeta had stolen from her father once before, and she needs even more money to get out of trouble once again. Will Nikhil and Karishma finally tie the knot before Meeta's whereabouts are discovered by the family? Or will all that time spent hiding Meeta disrupt Nikhil's single-minded devotion?

*This film was actually a lot more somber than I was expecting for a “romantic comedy.” Also, Meeta's character takes antidepressants, but it felt like the writers didn't understand how those work. They gave Meeta's character drug addict mannerisms. This could also be a reflection of their culture, not understanding that kind of mental illness. Either way it was unclear what she was even taking until the movie was almost over. The one part of the movie I really enjoyed was Meeta's return and her father's reaction. It was just like the father from the Bible story “the prodigal son.” He did not accuse her of stealing because he considered it hers anyway. Very touching. I did like the musical numbers, and the actors were attractive, but overall it fell short of charming. I probably won't watch this again.*

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