Sandwich

Sandwich

Year: 2006

Runtime: 152 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Anees Bazmee

ComedyRomance

After moving from Punjab to Mumbai, Shekar falls for Nisha, but a family crisis forces his return: his disabled sister’s marriage to Harpreet is contingent on Shekar marrying Harpreet’s sister. Trapped between duty and love, Shekar leads a secret double life, with the tangled arrangements finally exploding years later.

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Timeline & Setting – Sandwich (2006)

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Location

Mumbai, Punjabi village

Mumbai serves as the modern, bustling hub where Sher balances his double life. A Punjabi village scene is introduced through Sweety's arranged marriage, representing traditional values. The contrast between city and village life frames the central conflict of love, loyalty, and deception.

🏙️ Mumbai 🏡 Village life

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Main Characters – Sandwich (2006)

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Sher Singh / Shekhar (Govinda)

A struggling scriptwriter who dives into a bigamous arrangement for love and money. He masterfully alternates between Mumbai and his village life, balancing two wives and two sons who resemble each other. His quick wit and improvisational skills fuel the comedy, but his deception creates escalating chaos.

🎭 Comedy 🕵️ Deception 💑 Love triangle 🏙️ Dual life

Nisha S. Singh

A passionate, strong-willed woman who refuses to marry the man she loves under a forced arrangement. Her world fractures when she discovers her husband already has a wife, leading to desperate acts and a determination to protect her own future. Her love for Sher is tested by betrayal and social pressure.

🎬 Drama 💔 Heartbreak 🧭 Identity conflict 💞 Romance

Sweety S. Singh

A loyal and patient village girl who accepts marriage to relieve her sister-in-law’s plight and secure a better future. She embodies traditional values yet displays quiet resilience as she navigates life with two families under one roof.

💖 Loyalty 🏡 Domestic life

Vicky Chopra

Nisha’s former fiancé who fakes death and undergoes face reconstruction to claim his own seat as Nisha’s husband. He becomes a rival to Sher, orchestrating threats to reclaim the romance he believes is his. His actions escalate the conflict and propel the plot toward resolution.

⚔️ Drama 🗡️ Revenge 🧩 Plot twist

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Major Themes – Sandwich (2006)

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💍 Double Life

Sher Singh leads a double life as both husband and lover, juggling two households and two identities. The film explores the comic and chaotic consequences of keeping secrets in a tightly-knit social circle. As the deception grows, the stakes rise for everyone involved.

🪞 Masked Identity

Disguised as two different husbands, Sher’s persona ambiguity drives much of the humor and tension. The plot leans on mistaken identity to propel scenes of slapstick and suspense. Ultimately, the truth tests the characters’ willingness to confront their own façades.

👪 Family Loyalty

Despite the deception, family bonds endure; the two wives and their children form a fragile alliance to protect the patriarch. The film uses warmth and comedy to show that love and loyalty can endure amid deception. The finale emphasizes reconciliation and unity within the unlikely family.

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