Shaadi Se Pehle

Shaadi Se Pehle

Year: 2006

Runtime: 128 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Satish Kaushik

Drama

It’s all in the mind. A man who thinks he is dying tries to get rid of his fiancee by flirting with a model.

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1

Meeting at a cold drink stall and falling in love

Ashish and Rani meet by chance at a cold drink stall. They quickly connect and spend the next few days getting to know each other, letting their feelings grow into love.

Early days Cold drink stall
2

Introduced to the Bhalla family and promises to prove himself

Rani introduces Ashish to her businessman father Tau and mother, and the family frowns upon the match. Ashish vows to get a job, save money, and buy a flat to win their approval.

Early days Rani's family home
3

A first job and a dangerous side hustle

Ashish lands a small job with Izzat Papads, signaling his first steady income. He soon also begins selling steroids from the back of a van, stepping into a questionable world behind his new cover.

Soon after meeting Izzat Papads office and back of a van
4

Recruited by an ad agency and rises to luxury

An ad firm owner spots him and hires him, launching a rapid ascent into the glamour industry. This new life brings the luxuries he had always dreamed of.

Weeks later Advertising agency
5

Engagement and acceptance by the Bhallas

The Bhalla family finally welcomes Ashish as their son-in-law, and an extravagant engagement party is held. The union feels almost within reach as relatives toast their future together.

After recruitment and rise Bhalla residence / engagement venue
6

Cancer diagnosis disrupts plans

Ashish receives the devastating news that he has cancer, a revelation that unsettles him deeply. He begins to misbehave to cope, attempting to push Rani away and complicate their relationship.

Around engagement period Hospital / home
7

Ashish confesses love for Sania

Seeking honesty, Ashish tells Rani that he has loved Sania, a model at the ad agency. Rani responds with surprising candor, but the revelation leads to a painful turning point when she discovers Sania's photos all over his apartment.

After cancer news Ashish's apartment
8

Engagement breaks as Sania's photos spark a rift

Rani notices Sania's photos all over Ashish's apartment and she ends the engagement in a burst of anger and heartbreak. Ashish is left to confront the consequences of his chosen deceit and the fragile state of their relationship.

Shortly after confession Ashish's apartment
9

Journey to Malaysia with Sania

Ashish travels to Malaysia with Sania, where he discovers she intends to marry him for real. Sania's brother Anna soon approves of the match, pulling Ashish deeper into her family’s plans.

After engagement ends Malaysia
10

Anna inducts Ashish into the family business

Anna introduces Ashish to the family business, which centers on extortion, and trains him in weapons and manipulation. The life of crime marks a stark turn from his earlier ambitions.

After Malaysia trip Anna's operation / hidden base
11

Approaching marriage and a cancer confession

As the marriage date nears, Ashish reveals that he has cancer, aiming to be honest about his past and present. The revelation shocks everyone and heightens tension before the wedding.

Leading up to the ceremony Wedding venue
12

Clinic confirms misunderstanding; cancer scare ends

Dr. Rustom conducts a health check and confirms there is no cancer or that the earlier concern was a misunderstanding based on overheard information. The scare ends, allowing some relationships to breathe before the climax.

After confession Clinic
13

Climax: car chase and revelation

In a tense car chase, Ashish confronts Rani and lays bare the full truth, including Sania and Rohit's scheme to win her over. The deception is exposed, and Ashish and Rani ultimately unite in a hopeful finale.

Climax City streets / chase location

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