Marigold

Marigold Lexton arrives in India hoping for stardom, only to be stranded in Goa after the film she was to star in is canceled. A sympathetic crew member offers her a ride that lands her on the set of a Bollywood musical. She realizes this chaotic opportunity could be her real break, despite the rough start.

On the movie set, Marigold lands a minor role and becomes the center of attention, including a date with the spoiled lead actor. Prem, the film's choreographer, immediately sees through her lie about being able to dance. He offers to train her and begins showing her the local countryside in their spare time.

As their bond grows, Prem confides that he is estranged from his father and is a prince of Jaipur. He has just learned his sister wants him home for her wedding, and he asks Marigold to come with him to Jodhpur. With filming paused for a week, they set off together.

The trip reveals Prem's opulent family life, and Marigold is struck by the grandeur. She discovers that Prem is betrothed to another woman since childhood, a duty-bound union his father encourages. The revelation shatters the budding romance and forces Marigold to reevaluate their feelings.

Marigold storms out in anger, followed by Prem's fiancée who offers to buy her a drink. The fiancée's blunt confession reveals that Marigold loves Prem but questions whether he truly loves her. The moment deepens the sense of unavoidable heartbreak.

Prem heads to a bar to drown his sorrows and meets a drunken American named Barry who is seeking his own estranged girlfriend, Marigold. Prem invites Barry to stay the night at his parents' house, and Barry accepts before passing out. The awkward setup foreshadows the chaotic turn of events to come.

Morning arrives and Marigold decides to return with Barry to the United States. Prem, bound by his duty, goes ahead with the wedding to the woman his father has chosen. The wedding day quickly becomes a battleground of loyalties and love.

The wedding ceremony proceeds with the bride veiled and the groom following seven times around the sacred fire. Prem believes he is marrying his childhood betrothed, a union arranged by duty rather than love. The spectacle blends ritual grandeur with the unspoken tension of Marigold's presence.

At the moment the bride's veil is lifted, Prem discovers Marigold instead of his betrothed. The crowd gasps as the truth of the improvised marriage comes to light. It also becomes clear that Barry has married Prem's former fiancée, tying two chaotic twists into one ceremony.

The director and the crew from Marigold's film appear in the crowd, cheering as the moment resolves. The wedding turns toward a Bollywood-style finale, with Prem singing and dancing with Marigold and a full chorus. The tone shifts from mistaken duty to joyous celebration.

Marigold and Prem find their own happiness amid the chaos, embracing the possibility of a future together. The final musical number seals the couple's unconventional but genuine romance. The ending echoes classic Bollywood finales with bright colors and jubilant song.

The film closes with a jubilant dance sequence as Marigold and Prem embrace their unconventional but true love. The crew joins the wedding party, and the city lights of Rajasthan shimmer as the couple rides into their future. It ends on a high note, blending romance, humor, and music.