Luv Ki Arrange Marriage

Luv Ki Arrange Marriage is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy-drama film directed by Ishrat R. Khan. The film is written by Raaj Shaandilyaa, and produced by Vinod Bhanushali, Kamlesh Bhanushali, Raaj Shaandilyaa and Vimal Lahoti, under the banner of Bhanushali Studios and Thinkink Picturez. It stars Sunny Singh and Avneet Kaur in lead roles, alongside Annu Kapoor, Supriya Pathak and Rajpal Yadav in key roles.

The film premiered on 14 June 2024, on ZEE5.

Premise
Set in a small city, with its own quirks, the film highlights that love is ageless and that the boundaries between romance and family can blur in the most delightful yet chaotic ways.

Synopsis
When Luv meets Ishika, he falls in love with her and decides to propose marriage. However, the situation takes an unexpected turn and things get really funny when Luv's widowed father develops feelings for Ishika's mother, leading to amusing complications. As the story unfolds, the question emerges as to whether Luv will be willing to sacrifice his own love story for the sake of his father's newfound romance. The narrative progresses as it explores which couple will ultimately have a more triumphant and enduring love story.

Cast

 * Sunny Singh as Luv
 * Avneet Kaur as Ishika
 * Annu Kapoor as Prem, Luv's father
 * Supriya Pathak as Supriya, Ishika's mother
 * Rajpal Yadav as Pyare, Supriya's friend
 * Sudhir Pandey as Mr. Bala, Ishika's grandfather
 * Mushtaq Khan as Mr. Mishra, Luv's uncle
 * Paritosh Tripathi as Jugnu
 * Poornima Sharma as Ishika's sister
 * Geeetika Mahendru as Supriya's maid

Casting
Sunny Singh and Avneet Kaur were cast to play the leads. Actors Annu Kapoor, Supriya Pathak, Rajpal Yadav and Sudhir Pandey were cast in supporting roles, playing pivotal characters in the film.

Filming
Principal photography took place from March 2023 to May 2023. The film was shot in different locations of Madhya Pradesh, including Orchha and Bhopal.

Soundtrack
The film's background score is composed by Amar Mohile.

The music for the film is composed by Prini Siddhant Madhav, Amol-Abhishek, Jaidev Kumar, Sadhu S. Tiwari, Meet Bros and Sandesh Shandilya; while the lyrics are written by Arafat Mehmood, Abhishek Talented, Kumaar, Rohit Sharma, Shabbir Ahmed and Anil Pandey. The songs are sung by Salman Ali, Nakash Aziz, Sukhwinder Singh, Amit Gupta, Meet Bros, Piyush Mehroliyaa, Chaitalee Chaaya and Dev Negi.

Release
The poster was released on 30 May 2024, followed by the official trailer on 31 May 2024. The film premiered on 14 June 2024, on ZEE5.

Critical response
Simran Khan of Times Now gave the film 3 stars (out of 5) and wrote, "While setting up comedy and romance well, the film sometimes stretches thin, however, it offers a light-hearted take on love and delivers laughs and heartwarming scenes despite its flaws". Archika Khurana of The Times of India gave the film 2 stars (out of 5) and wrote, "Beyond the scenic backdrop and decent acting, the story lacks substance, making it a bland tale of love, destiny, and a twist of fate". Deepa Gahlot of Rediff.com rated the film 1 star (out of 5) and commented, "If this were a French farce, nobody would have batted an eyelid if the father of the groom and the mother of the bride fell in love and wanted to marry, but here, some crude comedy is generated with a dash of melodrama". Pratidin Time wrote, "The film embraces small-town charm and a touch of boldness, yet stays within cultural boundaries, navigating with restraint and modesty, while avoiding explicit content; it leaves a lasting impression despite its imperfections, showcasing that love transcends boundaries, even in unexpected settings".