Band Baaja Baaraat

Band Baaja Baaraat

Year: 2010

Runtime: 139 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Maneesh Sharma

RomanceComedyDrama

Shruti and Bittoo decide to start a wedding planning company together after they graduate from university, but romance gets in the way of business.

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1

Bittoo gatecrashes a wedding

The movie begins with Bittoo Sharma collecting money from guests to gatecrash a wedding for free food. He is street-smart and fun-loving, using his wit to enjoy himself at the event. His actions suggest he's charming and impulsive, setting the tone for his character.

2

Bittoo records Shruti's dance

During the wedding, Bittoo films Shruti Kakkar, who is assisting with the event, after watching her dance. He recognizes her name and college the next day and gives her the DVD as a way to impress her. This marks the beginning of their interaction and potential connection.

Wedding venue
3

Shruti plans her wedding business

Shruti shares her dream of opening a wedding-planning company and makes a deal with her parents to give herself five years to establish it before they arrange her marriage. She is determined to succeed independently and pursue her passion.

Shruti's home and college
4

Bittoo proposes partnership

Bittoo lies to his father about starting a joint business with Shruti to avoid going back to work in his village. He approaches Shruti with the idea, but she initially refuses, worried about romantic complications. Nevertheless, he insists on forming a business partnership.

Shruti's college and home
5

Chanda offers Bittoo a job

Shruti meets with wedding planner Chanda, who is impressed by her eagerness but considers her inexperienced. Chanda offers Bittoo a job as a heavy-lifting assistant, and he insists she hire Shruti as well, claiming they are partners.

Wedding planner's office
6

Start of Shaadi Mubarak

Bittoo and Shruti quit Chanda's firm after she blames Shruti for a mistake and treats them unfairly. They start their own wedding planning business, Shaadi Mubarak, and their first project is modest but a huge success, establishing their reputation.

Delhi
7

Successful weddings and love blossoms

The pair work tirelessly on various weddings, eventually securing a large client by effectively stealing away from Chanda. After a successful big wedding, they celebrate with a dance, which turns intimate and leads them to make love for the first time. Bittoo becomes anxious afterward.

Wedding venue and nearby
8

Tension and fallout

Bittoo is uncomfortable with their new level of intimacy, while Shruti realizes she has fallen in love with him. Misunderstandings and worries about their bond lead to Shruti breaking the partnership after a fallout caused by a sound system mistake, and they part ways professionally and emotionally.

Wedding venue
9

Independent struggles and debts

Both continue their separate wedding planning businesses but struggle without each other. Their inability to handle the workload results in financial losses, and Shruti is forced into desperate situations to make ends meet.

Delhi
10

Reunion for the big contract

A major wedding contract incentivizes Bittoo and Shruti to reunite. They split responsibilities and work together once more, ultimately succeeding and impressing everyone with their teamwork. Their collaboration rekindles their romantic feelings.

Wedding venue
11

Bittoo professes love and they perform together

When the lead performer drops out, Bittoo and Shruti perform together at the wedding, reigniting their partnership and feelings. Bittoo openly declares that he has always loved Shruti and wishes to be with her.

Wedding venue
12

Shruti announces her marriage plans

Shruti confesses she is engaged to Chetan and plans to move to Dubai after their wedding, which shocks Bittoo. She explains that her decision is for security and familial approval, acknowledging her love for Bittoo but choosing stability.

Wedding venue
13

Bittoo confesses his love

Realizing he has always been in love with Shruti, Bittoo tries to stop her wedding by stealing Chetan's phone and calling him. His actions lead Shruti to confront him, and they admit their love during a heated rooftop encounter.

Rooftop
14

Happy ending

Shruti cancels her engagement, and she and Bittoo share a passionate kiss, finally acknowledging their love. The film concludes with their wedding celebration, surrounded by friends and family, happy and united.

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