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Daawat-e-Ishq

  • 2014
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 58m
IMDb RATING
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
    YOUR RATING
    • 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
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews37

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    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
    7sa_a

    Fresh and Nice one to watch.

    Daawat-e-Ishq- 2014 Director: Habib Faisal There is nothing new in this story, many people even can predict the movie, But still it's worth watching. Acting of Parineeti and Aditya's is superb. Small small elements and dialogs are very nice. Anupam Kher is a wonderful actor and he proves his mettle once again. He gets into the skin of character and supports the proceedings of movie with grace. Music is just amazing. Dawat-E-Ishq has a fresh and exotic aroma to appetite you.

    There will be many people who didn't like the film but I think you can watch this film with your family because the content is very clean and beautiful. Deliciously Amazing
    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.
    7valyriansteel-68349

    Decent pop corn light hearted drama

    The irony of Bollywood is - Had it been a bigger star in this movie, it would have been a bigger hit at the box office. Apparently Aditya is a very underrated actor. His chilled out attitude was perfect for this role. Wish audience accepted him more as a solo hero. Parineeti is fine.
    7Rita_Roy

    Definitely worth a watch

    This movie starts beautifully, and draws you in. Wonderful heartfelt performances, soulful and energetic music that fits with the Hyderabadi / Lucknavi cultures - this movie had a lot going for it.

    So what was missing? A heroine that one could root for, characters that were consistent. The father is an intelligent, poor, kind hearted typical Indian middle class soul who has spend decades walking the path of honesty and yet he suddenly flips and enthusiastically joins his daughter in her plan of crime because of an accident. This was not believable.

    The heroine was obnoxious - a poster child for everything that is wrong with the so-called new feminism. She is ill mannered, rude to guests, downright unethical, selfish, bordering on psychopath, the way she steals money from the hero without any compunction. It is only when she goes down the path a while, that she feels any repentance, which is too little, too faint and too late.

    And yet, just for the wonderful performance by all concerned, the beautiful direction, editing and cinematography, watch it. Movies like this should be supported - we have too little of these movies in the industry. Note to the team - next time, strengthen the script!

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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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