Partner

Partner

Year: 2007

Runtime: 143 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: David Dhawan

ComedyRomanceSong and danceCatchy songs and hilarious musical comedyGags jokes and slapstick humor

Prem, a charismatic love guru, offers witty dating advice to men, and when his client Bhaskar asks for help to impress his demanding boss, Prem steps in with a series of clever schemes. Complications arise as Prem unexpectedly falls for a kind single mother, forcing him to conceal his questionable profession and navigate both romance and chaos.

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Timeline & Setting – Partner (2007)

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Time period

Early 2000s

The narrative unfolds in contemporary times, with modern dating, media exposure, and a wedding plot driven by family influence. It blends celebrity culture with traditional expectations, all within a present-day Indian setting.

Location

Phuket, Thailand; Mumbai, India

Phuket, a resort island in southern Thailand, serves as the getaway that catalyzes Prem’s decision to help Bhaskar. The Indian segments unfold against a cosmopolitan backdrop where Priya’s wealthy family and wedding plans create social pressure. The contrast between tropical retreat and metropolitan India highlights the characters’ emotional journeys and the clash between desire and obligation.

🏝️ Phuket Thailand 🏙️ Mumbai India 🎬 Bollywood setting

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Main Characters – Partner (2007)

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Prem 'Love Guru' — Salman Khan

A charismatic love coach whose flashy tactics are challenged by Bhaskar’s earnest sincerity. He learns that genuine affection may trump clever schemes, and his relationship with Naina prompts him to confront his own methods.

🎭 Charismatic 🗣️ Persuasive 💡 Self-reflective

Bhaskar Diwakar Chaudhary — Govinda

A simple, earnest man who follows Prem’s guidance but reveals his own sincerity. His genuine affection wins Priya, showing that love can flourish through honesty rather than trickery.

💖 Endearing 🤝 Honest 🧭 Naive

Priya R. Jaisingh — Katrina Kaif

Heiress daughter of a wealthy businessman who navigates family expectations and romantic interest, discovering that true connection matters more than status.

💼 Heiress 💍 Romantic 🏛️ Socialite

Naina Sahani — Lara Dutta

Photojournalist on the run from danger who becomes Prem’s love interest. Her protective nature and history with Bhaskar push the men to prove themselves and earn her trust.

📰 Photojournalist 🛡️ Protective ❤️ Resilient

Rohan Sahani — Ali Haji

Naina’s son, a bridge between two worlds who motivates Prem and Bhaskar to act responsibly and think about family.

👦 Child 🧸 Family-centered

Neil Bakshi — Rajat Bedi

A spoiled, scheming acquaintance who pushes Prem toward bending his rules, sparking ethical conflict and exposing consequences of manipulation.

💡 Risky 🧪 Ethical test

Chota Don — Rajpal Yadav

A criminal antagonist who adds danger and urgency to Naina’s plight, amplifying the stakes for Prem and Bhaskar.

🕵️ Antagonist 🧭 Plot driver

Raj Jaisingh — Dalip Tahil

Priya’s father and a wealthy patriarch who uses his influence to steer Priya’s marriage toward family interest, representing traditional authority.

👨‍💼 Patriarch 🏛️ Traditionalist

Nikki — Aarti Chabria

Naina’s friend whose actions kick off the front-page expose, triggering a cascade of misunderstandings and revelations.

👧 Friend 🗞️ Catalyst

Priya's Fiancé — Jason Shah

The man Priya is betrothed to by her father’s plan; his role underscores the pressure of arranged marriages and social expectations.

💍 Betrothal 🧭 Plot device

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Major Themes – Partner (2007)

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❤️ Love

Love drives the central transformations: Bhaskar’s earnest simplicity wins Priya, while Prem learns to value genuine affection over clever schemes. The film uses humor and misunderstandings to test trust and commitment between couples.

📰 Public Image

Naina’s front-page exposé puts Prem’s methods under scrutiny, forcing characters to confront how media shapes relationships. The truth about Prem reframes perceptions and fuels reconciliation.

🏛️ Family Duty

Family expectations and the pressure to marry within a tested social order run through Priya’s arranged-path plot. Bhaskar’s sincerity challenges a patriarchal plan, ultimately testing whether duty can coexist with love.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 13:10

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