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Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi
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Wikipedia article
'Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi' is a 2012 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Bela Bhansali Sehgal, starring Farah Khan, Boman Irani, Kavin Dave, Shammi, Kurush Deboo and Daisy Irani. The film takes its inspiration from the Persian poem Farhad and Shirin by Nizami Ganjavi, itself based on a story found in the Shahnameh.
Plot
Farhad Pastakia (Boman Irani) has a dream job as a bra-and-panty salesman. Except that he is a 45-year-old Parsi bachelor still living with his overbearing mother and grandmother. But its not like hes stopped trying. Desperate to get him married, Farhads mother drags him to see women and even to embarrassing Parsi matrimony services.
In the midst of all the daily humdrum, Farhad meets the woman of his dreams: Shirin Fugawala (Farah Khan), who drops by his store. Shirin, who works at the Parsi Trust, hits it off with Farhad from the start. Everything seems to be perfect and Farhad gets ready to introduce Shirin to his mother. But mummy becomes the villain in their story when she discovers that Shirin is the devious Parsi Trust Secretary who got the illegal water tank in their home demolished. The water tank being the 'aakhri nishaani' of Farhads late father doesnt help matters.
The ups and downs in Shirin-Farhads relationship and how the two try to make it work is the rest of the journey.
Cast
* Boman Irani as Farhad Pastakia
* Farah Khan as Shirin Fuggawala
* Kavin Dave
* Shammi
* Kurush Deboo as Sorab, noisy quarrelsome neighbour of Shirin
* Daisy Irani as Nargis Pastakia
* Dinyar Contractor
* Nauheed Cyrusi as Anahita
* Mahabanoo Modi Kotwal as Dhan Aunty
* Beroze as Farhad's aunt
Soundtrack
The album is composed by Jeet Gannguli.
Release
'Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi' was released on 24 August 2012.
Marketing
Critical reception
'Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi' received positive to mixed critical reactions. Sukanya Verma of Rediff gave the movie 3.5/5, commenting that "Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi certainly makes for a welcome break from farcical exaggerations. What sets this delightful love story apart is that it is woven around two 40-plus Parsis, who neither face the hurdle of age nor community." Rajeev Masand of CNN-IBN gave the movie 3/5, concluding that "Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi is a charming film made with heart. Give it a chance, you wont be disappointed." Shomini Sen of Zee News gave the movie 3/5, stating that "Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi makes you smile and laugh with each of its characters and their crazy, confusing ways. It will remind you of the bygone era when things were simpler." Aniruddha Guha of DNA India gave the movie 3/5, saying that "Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi demands little of you and delivers enough for you to not grudge spending time and money on it." Aakanksha Naval-Shetye of DNA India gave the movie 3/5, stating that "Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi is too sweet and too simple, but makes for a fun watch." Madhureeta Mukherjee of The Times of India gave the movie 3/5, concluding that "Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi is no epic love tale, but it's worth a watch for those who like their cinema as buttered as their bun maska." Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV gave the movie 2.5/5, commenting that "Shirin Farhad Ki To Nikal Padi is warm-hearted and generally watchable without being exhilarating." Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama gave the movie 3.5/5, saying that "SHIRIN FARHAD KI TOH NIKAL PADI is a simple, unfussy and heartfelt movie that hits the right notes." Salman Khan praised the movie and told at least once it is watchable.
Box office
'Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi' had a good opening at the box office at 20%, collecting in its first day. The movie collected in its first weekend, collecting in its second day and in its third day. The film collected nett in week one.References
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