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.*
