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Ball and Chain

2004 · 90 min Comedy Drama Romance
6.0 / 10 · TMDB

Somewhere in the middle of Texas, Ameet (Sunil Malhotra) and Saima (Lisa Ray) have a problem. They were perfectly happy avoiding each other until their parents set them up to get married. The reluctant couple decide to do whatever it takes to break off the engagement. After some very embarrassing efforts, they finally succeed in getting their parents to call off the wedding, only to realize they have another problem, they're in love! Meanwhile, Saima's father (Asrani), deciding that she's passed her expiration date, promises her to Ashol (Ismail Bashey)- a sleazy playboy.

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📋 Film Details

Year 2004
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy, Drama, Romance
Director Shiraz Jafri
Runtime 90 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.0/10 (8 votes)

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The film constructs its narrative around the classic hate-to-love trope and relies on the cultural backdrop of the Indian diaspora to create relatable, humorous scenarios. It explores the tension between familial expectations and personal desire with a light, charming touch.

What lingers after the credits is the warmth of a familiar story told with sincerity and a good dose of situational comedy. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Shiraz Jafri

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