Shubh Mangal Saavdhan

Shubh Mangal Saavdhan

Year: 2017

Runtime: 105 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: R. S. Prasanna

ComedyRomance

Stand Up For Love A couple fall in love but then the groom discovers that he suffers from erectile dysfunction.

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Timeline & Setting – Shubh Mangal Saavdhan (2017)

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Time period

Present day

Set in contemporary India, the story unfolds in present-day urban centers and a traditional wedding circuit. It uses the Delhi–Gurgaon corridor to highlight modern dating, online proposals, and evolving gender roles. The Haridwar wedding becomes a stage where family values clash with personal choice.

Location

Delhi, Gurgaon, Haridwar

Set across Delhi's urban outskirts and Gurgaon’s modern concrete jungle, the film portrays a fast-paced, career-driven city life. The action moves to Haridwar for the wedding, where sacred rituals collide with modern expectations. The locales reflect a blend of cosmopolitan ambition, traditional family bonds, and public scrutiny of intimate matters.

🌆 Urban hubs 👪 Indian family culture 🎉 Wedding traditions

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Main Characters – Shubh Mangal Saavdhan (2017)

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Mudit Sharma (Ayushmann Khurrana)

A shy Delhi-based marketing professional whose difficulty discussing intimacy triggers friction in his relationship. He is thoughtful, principled, and determined to address problems honestly even when it requires personal vulnerability.

💼 Professional 💬 Communication 💖 Romantic

Sugandha Joshi (Bhumi Pednekar)

Gurgaon-based, independent, and ready to make decisions about her life. She challenges Mudit to grow, values equality, and stands by her choices even when facing family pressure.

💃 Independent 💬 Communicator 💞 Strong-willed

Sugandha's Uncle

A family elder who embodies traditional expectations and often acts as a counterpoint to the couple’s ideas about love and marriage. His actions heighten the stress around the wedding.

👴 Family elder 🗣 Authority

Mudit's Father

A protective paternal figure who offers guidance rooted in tradition. He upholds family honor and pushes for conventional paths leading to tension and eventual understanding.

👨 Family patriarch 🗺 Guidance

Sugandha's Mother

A caring matriarch who supports her daughter while navigating expectations about marriage and social reputation within the family.

👩 Family matriarch ❤️ Support

Himself - Jimmy Shergill

A cameo appearance by the actor playing himself, adding a touch of meta-humor and celebrity presence to the wedding sequences.

🎭 Celebrity cameo

Ginni

Sugandha's friend who provides perspective and support, helping to balance the couple's journey with practical and emotional insight.

👭 Friend 💬 Confidant

Veterinarian

The veterinarian who diagnoses stress as the likely cause of the couple's intimacy problem, highlighting the film's theme of psychosomatic issues and stress relief.

🩺 Vet 🐾 Animal health

Mudit's Mother

A nurturing mother who cares for her son and supports his relationship while navigating fears about the future.

👩 Mother 🗣 Guidance

Sugandha's Father

A stern but ultimately fair father who confronts fear of social stigma and drives the wedding forward with concern for his daughter's happiness.

👨 Father 🗣 Authority

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Major Themes – Shubh Mangal Saavdhan (2017)

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💬 Communication

Miscommunication about intimacy drives the plot. Mudit's reluctance to discuss erectile dysfunction leads to tension, forcing honest dialogue. The film suggests that vulnerability and clear communication are essential to healthy relationships.

💔 Love and Tradition

The couple's love is tested by rigid gender norms and family expectations. The film contrasts modern love with traditional wedding customs, showing how partners navigate pressure to conform. It advocates equality and shared decision-making in marriage.

🤝 Equality in Marriage

Mudit rejects toxic masculinity and treats Sugandha as an equal partner. The narrative celebrates mutual support, consent, and teamwork in building a life together. The resolution suggests love can thrive when both people assert agency.

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 12:23

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