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Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga

  • 2019
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
5K
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Anil Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, and Rajkummar Rao in Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga (2019)
'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga' director Shelly Chopra Dhar breaks down the sets, casting choices, and message behind her directorial debut, releasing in theaters on Feb 1.
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The film tells the story of closeted lesbian Sweety Chaudhary and her attempts to come out to her conservative, traditional family.The film tells the story of closeted lesbian Sweety Chaudhary and her attempts to come out to her conservative, traditional family.The film tells the story of closeted lesbian Sweety Chaudhary and her attempts to come out to her conservative, traditional family.

  • Director
    • Shelly Chopra Dhar
  • Writers
    • Shelly Chopra Dhar
    • Gazal Dhaliwal
    • P.G. Wodehouse
  • Stars
    • Sonam Kapoor
    • Anil Kapoor
    • Rajkummar Rao
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Shelly Chopra Dhar
    • Writers
      • Shelly Chopra Dhar
      • Gazal Dhaliwal
      • P.G. Wodehouse
    • Stars
      • Sonam Kapoor
      • Anil Kapoor
      • Rajkummar Rao
    • 118User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    Sonam Kapoor
    Sonam Kapoor
    • Sweety Chaudhary
    • (as Sonam K. Ahuja)
    Anil Kapoor
    Anil Kapoor
    • Balbir Chaudhary
    Rajkummar Rao
    Rajkummar Rao
    • Sahil Mirza
    Juhi Chawla
    Juhi Chawla
    • Chatro
    Abhishek Duhan
    • Babloo Chaudhary
    Regena Cassandrra
    Regena Cassandrra
    • Kuhu
    • (as Regina Cassandra)
    Madhumalti Kapoor
    Madhumalti Kapoor
    • Beeji
    Seema Pahwa
    Seema Pahwa
    • Billauri
    Brijendra Kala
    Brijendra Kala
    • Chaubey
    Alka Badola Kaushal
    Alka Badola Kaushal
    • Sahil's Mother
    Kanwaljeet Singh
    Kanwaljeet Singh
    • Sahil's Father
    • (as Kanwaljit Singh)
    Akshay Oberoi
    Akshay Oberoi
    • Raza
    Sandeep Kapoor
    • Joginder
    Teddy Maurya
    • Play Director
    • (as Teddy Lalji Maurya)
    K.K. Shukla
    • Journalist
    • (as KK Shukla)
    Manoj Bakshi
    Manoj Bakshi
    • Police Inspector
    Sara Arjun
    Sara Arjun
    • 12 Year Old Sweety
    Yash Arora
    • 14 Year Old Babloo
    • Director
      • Shelly Chopra Dhar
    • Writers
      • Shelly Chopra Dhar
      • Gazal Dhaliwal
      • P.G. Wodehouse
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews118

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    2erisedwitch45

    Could've been so much better

    I was excited to watch this film since it deals with a same-sex love story- something I haven't seen in a mainstream bollywood movie. But I was disappointed. The concept, though good, fails in execution.

    The main problem was Sonam Kapoor. She CANNOT act. A role which could've pulled you in, made you feel for her, for her struggles just feels... meh. She doesn't understand the nuances of the character, there is no honesty in her performance. It feels like she did the role just to do something "different." And that's a loss since she doesn't have the acting capability to shoulder a character like Sweety. I could easily name a dozen actresses who could have played Sweety with conviction. The film is also slow and the climax was a bit too dramatic.

    The best part of the movie is the supporting cast. Be it Anil, the brother, the helpers, Regina, Juhi and the best- Rajkumar. Everyone puts their best foot forward to delve in their characters. But since the limelight is on Sonam, only having a good supporting cast doesn't solve the problem.

    I am very disappointed with the film. At the hand of a better actress, it could've been so much worth it.
    6beevenkat

    an unconventional film

    If u r a parent n ur daughter falls in love with a girl, please ensure that she gets ur wholehearted love n support. Dont let her isolate herself. Dont let her diary become her best companion. Dont let her marry a man just to make u happy. Dont ask 'samaj kya kahega'. The makers of #EkLadkiKoDekhaToAisaLaga need to be applauded for making an unconventional film. But the entire first half is wasted in trying to narrate a regular love story. A bolder script wouldve worked wonders. Music is bad. Rating 3/5.
    8devrajs

    👌👌👌

    The concept of movie is good Also an acting of stars are so good
    7annmarysajan

    Great message. Good Rom com

    I liked how they put together features of traditional Bollywood films and a modern sensitive topic that remains a taboo across India. Definitely a brave attempt from the cast and crew. The climax was however very typical and predictable. I hoped for a more realistic climax. It seemed very rushed although the movie wasn't that long compared to a lot of Bollywood films. However the acting was great from its cast. The film was quite heartwarming and inspiring. It definitely send the message it intended to. The romantic arc was beautiful. The song was fantastic. Overall an interesting romantic comedy drama film.
    8anirudh-khandal

    Much needed for Indian audience

    A subject which has been curtailed and often been ridiculed has been showcased with full responsibility, maturity, sensibility, sincerely and with Love. In the subversive Indian society which has been hypocrite in a sense since the colonial era, it was necessary that a commercial movie starring some A-Listers and big production house along with some peppy music and light intelligent humor was honestly presented. As someone who understands the challenges of curtailed freedom and moral policing in Indian society, one's heart will only be grateful for this work.

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    • Trivia
      This is Bollywood's second mainstream lesbian film after the 1996 film Fire. The Supreme Court of India voted to decriminalize homosexuality on September 6, 2018, less than five months before the film's release.
    • Connections
      References 1942: A Love Story (1994)

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    • Release date
      • February 1, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Language
      • Hindi
    • Also known as
      • ELKDTAL
    • Filming locations
      • Patiala, Punjab, India
    • Production companies
      • Fox STAR Studios
      • Rajkumar Hirani Films
      • Vinod Chopra Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,182,636
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $606,775
      • Feb 3, 2019
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,531,837
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    • Runtime
      • 2h(120 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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