Shashank Khaitan's written and directed romantic comedy film Badrinath Ki Dulhania completed 8 years. The film, produced by Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar, Bhanwar Singh, and Apoorva Mehta under Dharma Productions, was distributed by Fox Star Studios.
Starring Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt in the lead roles, the film was released in theatres on 10 March 2017. Rituraj Singh, Yash Sinha, Shweta Basu Prasad, Swanand Kirkire, Sahil Vaid, Aparshakti Khurana, Aakanksha Singh appeared in crucial roles in this film.
At the 63rd Filmfare Awards, the film secured eight nominations and took home one award. With a production budget of around ₹39 crore, Badrinath Ki Dulhania achieved a remarkable box office collection of over ₹200 crore. The film was nominated in two categories at the International Indian Film Academy Awards and won one.
As the second installment in the Dulhania franchise, this film follows Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014), which was directed by Shashank Khaitan, produced by Karan Johar under Dharma Productions, and featured Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt in the lead roles.
This franchise continues with its third installment, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, expected to release in 2025. Currently in production, the film will see Varun Dhawan return, with Janhvi Kapoor replacing Alia Bhatt as the female lead.
Badrinath Ki Dulhania marked Shashank Khaitan’s second directorial venture after making his debut with Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania in 2014. The film marked director Shashank Khaitan's second collaboration with Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt, and Karan Johar's Dharma Productions after Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania.
The film marked the third collaboration between Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt after Student of the Year and Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania. Akhil Sachdeva, Tanishk Bagchi, Amaal Mallik, Bappi Lahiri composed the music for this film marking their maiden collaboration with director Shashank Khaitan
Neha Parti Matiyani handled the cinematography, John Stewart Eduri composed the background score, Manan Ajay Sagar edited this film marking their second collaboration with director Shashank Khaitan after Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania
Badri (Varun Dhawan), from a strict family, falls for Vaidehi (Alia Bhatt), who prioritizes her independence. After she flees their wedding to follow her dreams, he tracks her down, learning to respect her choices and fight against patriarchal norms. Can their love overcome societal expectations?
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