Shaadi No. 1

Shaadi No. 1

Year: 2005

Runtime: 129 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: David Dhawan

Comedy

In their misguided pursuit of happiness outside of marriage, three husbands end up in the crosshairs of a man who is like an elder brother to their wives.

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1

Marital dissatisfaction and neglect

Raj Mittal, Veer Saxena, and Aryan Kapoor feel neglected by their wives Bhavana, Diya, and Sonia despite loving them. Each husband faces different issues at home—Bhavana uses religion to excuse the lack of intimacy, Diya pursues an acting career, and Sonia works late nights as a lawyer. The trio's loneliness deepens and they begin to imagine drastic ways to change their lives.

Homes of the three husbands
2

Veer's failed hanging from a tree

Veer tries to hang himself from a tree as a desperate act against his unhappiness. The attempt fails when the rope slips and he falls, leaving him alive but shaken. The fall marks a turning point that pushes him toward meeting others who share his despair.

Night Tree
3

Aryan's poisoned drink misfire

Aryan attempts to drink rat poison as a quick end to his unhappiness, but discovers the poison is expired, foiling his plan. He realizes how fragile his resolve is and that his escape would have consequences for those he loves. This mistake weakens his determination for the moment.

Home
4

Raj's near-miss with a train

Raj tries to get run over by a train as a drastic escape from his marriage. The plan fails when the train passes by safely, leaving him alive and shaken by how close he came to ending everything. The incident becomes a catalyst for seeking other options.

Railway tracks
5

The despairing trio meets Kothari

The three men meet Kothari, who is also on the verge of suicide after his three businesses with his namesake went bankrupt. They bond over shared desperation and decide to work for him as a new start in life.

Kothari's office
6

Daughters' allure distracts the trio

While working for Kothari, the men come across his daughters—Madhuri, Rekha, and Dimple—and are quickly drawn to their charm. The temptation tests their loyalty to their wives and threatens to derail their plan to move on.

Kothari's household
7

A deceitful contract to win the daughters

The men sign a contract that involves deceit about their intentions toward the daughters, deceiving the daughters as well as their wives. This deception heightens tensions at home and puts them at odds with Kothari's plans for his family.

Kothari's property
8

Second suicide attempt on a ladder

The trio once again attempts suicide, this time by standing on top of a ladder. Their act is witnessed by their wives, who realize how neglect may have driven them to this point and begin to rethink their priorities.

Rooftop
9

Wives confront and postpone tragedy

The wives witness the attempt and apologize for neglect, hoping to repair their relationships. They urge their husbands to reconsider ending their lives, but the situation remains dangerous and fragile as they linger on the ladder.

Rooftop
10

Kothari's revenge with a chainsaw

Kothari, furious about the ruse and concerned for his daughters' futures, tries to cut the ladder with a chainsaw. The act escalates the danger, forcing everyone to scramble for safety.

Rooftop
11

Lucky Bhai saves the women; a rescue moment

The wives rush to save their husbands but are left suspended as danger continues. Lucky Bhai arrives and pulls the women to safety, turning the tide of the crisis and earning their gratitude.

Rooftop
12

The fall returns; injuries and apologies

The men fall from the ladder and are injured in various ways—Raj lands in a garbage bin, Aryan hits electrical wires, and Veer crashes into a dog van. They apologize to Lucky Bhai, who is awkward about saving lives but deeply moved by the wives’ faith in him.

Ground outside
13

Lucky Bhai embraces a life of service

Injured but hopeful, the husbands express gratitude to Lucky Bhai, and the man decides to continue helping those in need. The wives’ admiration for him reinforces his resolve to be a force for good in the community.

City

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