India has a ton of things to take pride in. From food to fashion, this country of 138 crores stands out in myriads of ways. The wedding industry is no different. Compared to Western weddings, Indian weddings are way more vibrant, grand and pompous in every way possible. But well, the arrangement of such a wedding also implies a great deal of physical exhaustion.
Amidst this, an event that acts as a heave of relief is the bachelorette party in case of grooms and bridal showers in case of brides. The night for which you had waited for years with great deal of excitement and tons of plans is finally here! So, how about a movie marathon on such a Bridal Shower? Over the years, movies have been nothing but a great source of entertainment to one and all. And in parties like these, they never fail to create the best vibe. With a fine mixture of Desi and Videshi movies, we’ve curated a listicle of seven amazing movies that you can binge-watch on your #BestBridalShowerEver.
#1 Bridesmaids
Weddings are fun no doubt; but it can very well make you sweat with shoulders full of responsibilities. So before the tension season kicks in, how about some rolling on the floor moments? So, to experience some moments of tears of laughter, watch this hilarious story of different bridesmaids navigating through life. Yes, there are some cringe-worthy moments, but the comic element of this movie will have you all laughing out loud.
#2 Hum Aapke Hain Kaun?
Oh, that iconic purple saree of Madhuri Dixit coupled with her charm, simply unforgettable! A film that ruled the hearts of the Indian audience as it became one of the biggest blockbusters and family sagas the country has ever seen, the wedding playlist of this movie is well etched in our minds. Many films have come and gone; but a film with such a brilliant chemistry of Salman Khan and Madhuri Dixit was one and only one. Literally no movie can ever compete at the wedding celebrations in this flick!
#3 Runaway Bride
Now, what are weddings without the bride getting cold feet? Starring the gorgeous couple from Pretty Woman– Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, Runaway Bride is one such timeless classic that perfectly captures this. And not to forget of course, that the chemistry of the couple makes us #smitten everytime we watch it! They simply put on an unforgettable performance that never tires you out no matter how many times you’ve watched it.
#4 Yeh Jawaani Hain Deewani
Destination wedding… oh, so dreamy, isn’t it? Well, if you’re planning for a destination wedding or dreamt of it badly but couldn’t actualize it, this film is just for you.
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language coming-of-age romantic comedy-drama film, directed by the cult favourite Ayan Mukerji, written by Mukerji himself and Hussain Dalal, and produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions. Starring Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Aditya Roy Kapur and Kalki Koechlin as the main leads, the movie was an instant box office success and still remains a favourite among the youth. Although initially set to release in March 2013, the film arrived in theatres on 31st May,2013. Not only was it an instant box office success with ₹319 crores, the film went on to receive a flurry of awards.
A dream wedding in a grand palace of the lake city of Udaipur with opulent decorations and breathtaking outfits- what else to ask for? The movie opened the doors to the concept of ‘destination wedding’ to the millennials. And since then, there has been a whole craze for destination weddings!
#5 2 States
Alongside destination marriage, something that’s in trend now, is the concept of inter-caste marriage. Well isn’t that beautiful? Two people of two very different cultures coming into a union on the strength of love; literally the marriage of two states!
With Alia Bhatt and Arjun Kapoor as the lead couple, the movie won the hearts of people the moment it was released. The setting was breathtaking, the cast looked fantastic. Filled with an exemplary music album and a whole lot of drama, the film surely gave #WeddingGoals. This is definitely your movie if you’re marrying someone from a different state!
#6 My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Giving a break from the Indian wedding scenario, let’s take a dive into an Aussie comedy. As the name suggests, it portrays the story of a non-Greek guy and a Greek girl and the hilarious story of the Greek girl’s big-fat-family. A common factor with the Indian weddings here- crazy families facing the worst scenarios. So, if you’re familiar with the struggles that one has to face with a large family, this movie will be highly relatable to you! On one hand, you would simply roll on the floor laughing; on the other hand, you would also go “aww” during some moments. Quite a power-packed movie, indeed!
#7 Veere Di Wedding
Keeping with the latest trends in Indian Weddings, this movie highlights a number of current issues. From the bride’s insecurities to an unapologetic presentation of female sexuality, the movie was indeed a heads-turner when it had hit the theatres. Yes, the film evoked a lot of controversies for serving unapologetic female sexuality on the screen but a film like this was highly needed- number one reason being definitely the presentation of female friendships without any filters; and second reason being Kareena’s gorgeous wedding look!
The iconic phoolon ki chaadar moment to the splendid friends’ trip, the movie is indeed a treat to watch with your squad!
To sum it up
The countdown to D-Day is filled with a lot of thrill, excitement and elation. Amidst this, a movie marathon in the bridal showers is nothing but a brilliant idea! So, what are you waiting for? Go bring your popcorn, load your buckets with chicken wings, change to your funky pajamas and click on the play button!
Also read: https://www.venuemonk.com/blog/10-movies-to-binge-watch-this-rakhi-with-your-siblings
https://www.venuemonk.com/blog/ultimate-bridesmaid-movie-checklist