Still from Monsoon Wedding — Monsoon Wedding (2001) — Mira NairPhotographed by Declan Quinn

Mira Nair

Monsoon Wedding

Name: Monsoon Wedding
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Released: 2001
Duration: 114 min

India / Hindi / 2001 / 1h 54m

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Drama Comedy Romance

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Synopsis

A stressed father, a bride-to-be with a secret, a smitten event planner, and relatives from around the world create much ado about the preparations for an arranged marriage in India.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorMira Nair

WriterSabrina Dhawan

CinematographerDeclan Quinn

ComposerMychael Danna

EditorAllyson C. Johnson

ProducerCaroline Baron, Robyn Aronstam, Mira Nair

Cast

Naseeruddin Shahas Lalit Verma

Lillete Dubeyas Pimmi Verma

Shefali Shahas Ria Verma

Vasundhara Dasas Aditi Verma

Parvin Dabasas Hemant Rai

Vijay Raazas P.K. Dubey

Tillotama Shomeas Alice

Kulbhushan Kharbandaas C. L. Chadha

Kamini Khannaas Shashi Chadha

Randeep Hoodaas Rahul Chadha

Rajat Kapooras Tej Puri

Neha Dubeyas Ayesha Verma

Ishaan Nairas Varun Verma

Roshan Sethas Mohan Rai

Soni Razdanas Saroj Rai

Sameer Aryaas Vikram Mehta

Jas Aroraas Umang Chadha

Natasha Rastogias Sona Verma

Kemaya Kidwaias Aliya Verma

Rahul Vohraas Uday Verma

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