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Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2015): Cast & Plot

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Dum Laga Ke Haisha is a 2015 romantic drama directed by Sharat Katariya, starring Ayushmann Khurrana as Prem Prakash Tiwari, Sanjay Mishra and Alka Amin. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes.

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Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 51m (111 min)
Director
Sharat Katariya
Genres
Drama , Romance , Comedy
Original language
Hindi
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The story

What Is Dum Laga Ke Haisha About?

The premise of Dum Laga Ke Haisha without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A young, unassuming man finds himself pressured into an arranged marriage with a plus-sized college student. Initially struggling to connect, the couple faces unexpected challenges and learns to appreciate each other’s differences. They find themselves competing in a quirky, annual wife-carrying race, which forces them to confront their insecurities and strengthen their bond in a humorous and heartwarming story about acceptance and love.

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Cast & crew

Dum Laga Ke Haisha Cast & Characters

Ayushmann Khurrana leads the cast as Prem Prakash Tiwari, with Sanjay Mishra as Chandrabhan Tiwari and Alka Amin as Sashi Tiwari. Directed by Sharat Katariya; 10 actors are credited in all.

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More films directed by Sharat Katariya: Sui Dhaaga - Made in India and 10ml LOVE.

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Plot

Dum Laga Ke Haisha Plot Summary

What happens in Dum Laga Ke Haisha from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In 1995, Ayushmann Khurrana stars as Prem Prakash Tiwari, a young owner of a video cassette shop in Haridwar who becomes entangled with a nationalist organization that preaches abstinence as a core value. The group’s信 ethos is strict about serving the nation, but it also places pressure on its members’ personal lives, including marriages. Prem’s father, Sanjay Mishra wants him to marry an educated but financially modest girl, Bhumi Pednekar as Sandhya Verma, a school dropout intent on becoming a teacher. Despite his initial reluctance and discomfort with the match, Prem agrees to the arranged alliance, and the families organize an elaborate community wedding.

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The whole story of Dum Laga Ke Haisha, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Dum Laga Ke Haisha?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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In which Indian city does Prem own his video cassette shop?

Details

Dum Laga Ke Haisha Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “รักต้องแบก” and “胖妹子也会有春天”.

Also known as
  • รักต้องแบก
  • 胖妹子也会有春天
  • Dej do toho všechno (festivalový název)
  • Моя невеста XXL
  • 아내 업고 달리기
  • 我的大胖新娘
  • Ο Νταμ Λάγκα και η Χαισά

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Dum Laga Ke Haisha FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Dum Laga Ke Haisha, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Dum Laga Ke Haisha?

Dum Laga Ke Haisha runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

When was Dum Laga Ke Haisha released?

Dum Laga Ke Haisha was released on February 27, 2015.

Who directed Dum Laga Ke Haisha?

Dum Laga Ke Haisha was directed by Sharat Katariya.

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Who is in the cast of Dum Laga Ke Haisha?

Dum Laga Ke Haisha stars Ayushmann Khurrana as Prem Prakash Tiwari, Sanjay Mishra as Chandrabhan Tiwari and Alka Amin as Sashi Tiwari, among 10 credited actors.

Does Dum Laga Ke Haisha have a post-credit scene?

No. Dum Laga Ke Haisha has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Dum Laga Ke Haisha in?

The original language of Dum Laga Ke Haisha is Hindi.

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