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Daawat-e-Ishq

  • 2014
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 58m
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6.1/10
6.3K
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Daawat-e-Ishq (2014)
A deliciously romantic coming together of Gullu  a Hyderabadi shoe-sales girl disillusioned with love because of her encounters with dowry-seeking men, and Taru, a Lucknawi cook who can charm anybody with the aroma and flavors of his biryani and kebabs.
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A story of Gullu, a Hyderabadi girl frustrated with dowry-seeking men and Taru (a charming Lucknawi cook), who crush old-fashioned world-view.A story of Gullu, a Hyderabadi girl frustrated with dowry-seeking men and Taru (a charming Lucknawi cook), who crush old-fashioned world-view.A story of Gullu, a Hyderabadi girl frustrated with dowry-seeking men and Taru (a charming Lucknawi cook), who crush old-fashioned world-view.

  • Director
    • Habib Faisal
  • Writers
    • Habib Faisal
    • Jyoti Kapoor
  • Stars
    • Aditya Roy Kapoor
    • Parineeti Chopra
    • Anupam Kher
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    6.3K
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    • Director
      • Habib Faisal
    • Writers
      • Habib Faisal
      • Jyoti Kapoor
    • Stars
      • Aditya Roy Kapoor
      • Parineeti Chopra
      • Anupam Kher
    • 37User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 4 nominations total

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    Aditya Roy Kapoor
    Aditya Roy Kapoor
    • Tariq
    • (as Aditya Roy Kapur)
    Parineeti Chopra
    Parineeti Chopra
    • Gulrez
    Anupam Kher
    Anupam Kher
    • Abdul Qadir
    Karan Wahi
    Karan Wahi
    • Amjad
    Beena Malji
    • Bilquees
    Falguni Desai
    • Rukmani
    Aashish Raj Bidkikar
    • Montu Miyan
    Arvind Vahi
    • Montu's Father
    Shela Naidu
    • Montu's Mother
    Syed Akhar
    • Montu's Chacha
    Arjuman Begum
    • Montu's Chachi
    Reshma Begum
    • Montu's Sister
    Fiza Begum
    • Montu's Little Sister
    Raza Hussain
    • Montu's Plump Cousin
    Shabaaz Salim
    • Montu's Thin Cousin
    Sanjay K. Raidu
    • Montu's Grandfather
    Moin Khan
    • Skinny Man at High Court
    G.S. Shailapati
    • Mohan Rao
    • Director
      • Habib Faisal
    • Writers
      • Habib Faisal
      • Jyoti Kapoor
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    User reviews37

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    7jainruchita

    A Wholesome Dish of Love and Social Awareness!

    Dawat-e-Ishq is a refreshing take on love, tradition, and the irresistible bond people share with food. Set against the colorful backdrops of Hyderabad and Lucknow, the movie brings together a story that is as flavorful as the dishes it showcases.

    I enjoy this movie whenever I watch it. I really liked the role and acting of Aditya Roy Kapur in this movie.

    What sets Dawat-e-Ishq apart is its subtle critique of societal norms, particularly the dowry system. The movie delivers its message without being preachy, using humor and drama to spark reflection.

    Overall, Dawat-e-Ishq is a refreshing romantic-comedy that serves up a perfect mix of love, laughter, and food. It's a treat for both the heart and the taste buds! If you're a fan of feel-good movies with a meaningful undertone, this one is a must-watch.
    7ddigvijay

    Anti-dowry message delivered in a very non-controversial manner!

    A very pleasant, easy-going family entertainer with Desi flavor of Hyderabad and Lucknow! Very importantly, anti-dowry message has been delivered in such a jolly manner in this film. Good direction. Anupam Kher as usual is very convincing as an honest single-father who is willing to sacrifice his entire life-savings for his beloved daughter's marriage, brilliant comic timing. Parineeti somehow fails to convince that she is a a topper / BCom final yr grad student, but otherwise a good - original - performance by her, she is creating her fan following for sure. Aditya Roy Kapoor is maturing as an actor with every film, good to see him play a Desi role. Okay-ish music and background score.
    8Manhas

    Delicious!!! A Must-watch feel good movie

    Didn't expected much while moving in to watch. However,I loved the whole movie.Didn't felt bored even for a minute.It was entertaining throughly.a light-hearted comedy.good casting and acting.Both parineeti and Aditya were charming,they did well with their Hyderabadi-lucknowi accent and looked completely into the character.I mostly liked because of the story,which was quite different from the usual regular movies.It's not that it has just delicious food but it also has a binding story with a message.direction was good didn't stretched the movie,songs were not forced,after a long time watched a good Bollywood movie.A good one to watch with family
    6ahwaan_padhee

    A lajjatdaar recipe for love

    The way to a woman's heart is also through her stomach - this twisty idea is enlivened by director Habib Faisal in his collaboration with Yash Raj banner flick, Daawat-E-Ishq which provides a spicy and eclectic romantic affair blending the cuisine culture of Hyderabad and Lucknow. Faisal is known for his penchant to craft authentic middle-class milieu with his rooted characters under the context of relevant social topics,and this time he examines the stigma of dowry practices which has maligned the institution of marriage, but in a lighter vein.

    Disillusioned with love and tired of matrimonial encounters with over-demanding prospective bridegrooms, Gulrez aka Gullu (Parineeti Chopra),an shoe-sales girl, hatches a con-plan to avenge her humiliations by duping them into fake marriage and imposing charges under section 498A of anti-dowry act. In that way, she can also get hefty sum of money to fulfill her long-nurtured 'American' dreams. She cajoles her resistant father, Bujji(Anupam Kher) an ordinary high court clerk who succumbs to her emotional blackmail. This leads them to Lucknow, where they stumble upon one of their 'bakras',Tariq Hyderi aka Taru(Aditya Roy Kapur) who happens to be an extraordinary cook. Taru is bowled by the feisty girl's charms ,and while Gullu gets gradually swooned by the aroma emanating from the Biryanis and Kababs of Taru's kitchen, their plan is thrashed sweetly by the blossoming love.

    It's a richly textured premise which offers us an irresistible array of starters , a somewhat delicious main course but the dessert spread turns out to be rather bland.Cutting through the colorful nuances of the city of Nizams, Hyderabad, the narrative also presents a warmth-filled camaraderie between the father and her daughter. The film's latter half dwells in the revelry of Lucknow and its rich culinary traditions which forms a canvas for the romance between its protagonists. The Blemishes - it suffers from logic issues. The climax looks hurried and doesn't convince us about Taru's sudden change of heart for Gullu.

    These lacunae are however washed off by the spirited performances of the film's central characters. Parineeti Chopra imbues Gullu with full radiance, sparkles and confidence. Its a comfort zone for her to be in her 'feisty' self, but the actress takes an extra leap to get her Hyderabadi diction impeccably right, a trait that was grossly goofed-up by the ace star Vidhya Balan in Bobby Jasoos. Anupam Kher's comical nervousness reminds us of his superbly staged act in Special 26, and he shines in all sequences requiring emotional gravitas. And most importantly, Aditya Roy Kapur makes a revelation, playing the revered restaurateur with a cocky delight.

    Dawat-E-Ishq has a fresh and exotic aroma to appetize you, but that doesn't last too long to tingle your taste buds.
    10abhishekx

    Deliciously amazing!

    Whenever we see a romcom, we expect something new but come out saying that it was the very mainstream one. But not with this one. It's an epic Romcom that also delivers a beautiful message which only few people will be able to receive. Its amazing to watch how two people get bonded over food. The script is phenomenal, dialogues are superb, directions are fab! Truly hats off! I mean, if you're looking forward for an amazing weekend, you should definitely book the tickets. Be it with your, lovers, friends, family whoever. You will thoroughly enjoy the 2.5 hours of watching the movie. I recommend to watch it in a good theater. Speaking of the cast, Parineeti Chopra, undoubtedly has done a FANTASTIC job, all over again in this one. Her very typical and desi Hyderabadi accent will WOW you! ARK was also good. Please go and watch the film. Its good to watch such talented actors on the big screen.

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    • Trivia
      Daawat can also mean a feast or banquet. So the title can also be "A banquet of love"
    • Goofs
      [Around 0:43:40] Tariq spots a couple dining in his restaurant, while standing in the balcony. Though he only had a top view of them, he immediately recognised the man as Shahriyar Habibullah despite there being no indication of them having met before in life. They only had had a short conversation for scheduling the eventual interview meet over phone.
    • Quotes

      [TITLECARD: "Demanding or accepting dowry is a punishable crime in India since 1961. But even today, at least one woman continues to die every hour because of dowry."]

    • Crazy credits
      The opening credits appear within a restaurant menu.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Kaun Banega Crorepati?: Daawat-e-Ishq Special (2014)

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    • Release date
      • September 19, 2014 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
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    • Languages
      • Hindi
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    • Also known as
      • Invitation of Love
    • Production company
      • Yash Raj Films
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      • $231,688
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 58 minutes
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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