Excitement builds as you count down the days to your special wedding. You're in the middle of planning it, but all the preparations have left you little time to spend with your betrothed. So what better way to spend that time than watching love unfold in movies about marriage, where love blossoms amid the traditional family gatherings and events you love? Here are 5 timeless arranged marriage movies to watch as the big day approaches including Vivah, Namastey London, Monsoon Wedding and more.
As your wedding approaches, here is a list of 5 arranged wedding-based movies to giggle over with your partner from Vivah, Namastey London, Monsoon Wedding, and Mere Brother Ki Dulhan to Socha Na Tha.
Poonam, an orphan, is betrothed to Prem, a young man from a wealthy family. Their affection for each other slowly grows, but a tragic fire leaves Poonam with severe burns. This becomes a test of love and commitment, as the two must face a difficult time together and show their devotion to each other.
Where to stream: Amazon Prime Video
The focus is on the Verma family. Aditi is engaged to Hemant Rai, a man living in the United States, but she still harbours feelings for a married television host. The film includes not only this love story but also family tensions, romances, and simmering conflicts that have remained under the surface.
Where to stream: Netflix
Jasmeet, a young woman raised in Britain, is married to Arjun, a traditional Punjabi man. Rejecting the event, she rushes back to another man, while Arjun tries to win her over. The main draw of the film is the clash between Indian and Western values and the search for one's own identity amid cultural demands.
Where to stream: Amazon Video
An unexpected love triangle unfolds. A young man finds Dimple, a girl with a colorful personality, to be a great match for his older brother. However, before the wedding, he develops feelings for her, which causes trouble for him and his family. He then has to find a way to handle these feelings, and various other mishaps that crop up.
Where to stream: Netflix
This is a light-hearted story centred on unexpected romantic entanglements and manevurous difficult emotions, and expectations. Viren and Aditi reject the notion of marrying each other, as both are romantically involved with others. As they get to know each other, they develop a strong friendship that gradually blossoms into love.
Where to stream: ZEE5, and Prime Video
Depending on the kind of romance you want, there are many types to choose from. This list is just a small snippet of the amazing range of movies about arranged marriages, where love can unfurl in beautiful ways, rooted in tender friendship and mutual respect for each other.