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Shaadi Ka Ladoo

Producer/s: Vicky Tejwani Director: Raj Kaushal Cast: Mandira Bedi, Sanjay Suri, Negar Khan, Ashish Chaudhary, Divya Dutta, Samita Bangargi Music: Vishal - Shekhar

Raj Kaushal not only looks at the pros and cons of marriage in his second venture SHAADI KA LADDOO, but also gives his take on extra-marital affairs.

Som (Sanjay Suri) and Ravi (Ashish Chaudhary) when they meet after a long time, in London. Both these boys have been attending the same school and college during their younger lives. Som (Sanjay Suri) is now married to Geetu (Divya Dutta) whom he met at college. Life for them now revolve around their children.Ravi on the other hand, is still a bachelor who longs for the security and comfort of married life. A chance meeting with Ravi, makes Sonu realise that in his quest of becoming the perfect husband and a father, he missed out on his freedom. Tempted again by the bachelor life, Som acts as being single to woo Ravi’s friend, Tara (Mandira). In Tara, he sees all the characteristics of his wife Geetu, when they first met at college. As for Ravi, he starts romancing the headstrong Meneka (Samita Bangargi), a singer preparing to make a career in the music industry. Ravi is secretly in love with Maneka but is too scared to come out in the open. Som tries to help but without success. Mandira Bedi and Sanjay Suri as the married couple Soon all hell breaks loose in this Bollywood comedy, when Geetu turns up in London.

Lead male characters Sanjay Suri and AashishChowdhry slip into their characters with ease and turn in endearing performances. Director Kaushal’s wife Mandira in gypsy skirts, junky beaded accessories, but too much eye-shadow, is well-cast. Samita Bangargi needs a few more acting lessons or better direction. Nigar Khan, who starts the proceedings with her item number, and Divya Dutta are overly stereotypical. Divya Dutta is fantastic. Though she tends to go overboard in a scene or two, the actress does manage to hold your attention at most times. Sameer Malhotra is wooden. Negar Khan exudes sex appeal and looks the part she is portraying.