Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu

Movie Details:

Cast & Characters:

• Imran Khan as Rahul Kapoor, an uptight architect living in Las Vegas. Following the loss of his job, he ends up marrying Riana Braganza due to alcohol-resulting drunkenness. Khan describes his role by saying, “Rahul has had a very restricted life. His parents have always told him what to do, how to behave, what to study, what career to pursue, and so on. Even his hobbies have been decided by his parents. He has never had a spontaneous moment in his life where he has done something for himself. He is a very sad, lonely, and tragic guy but he doesn’t realize it.”
• Kareena Kapoor as Riana Braganza (Ri), a hairstylist who tries to add zing to Rahul Kapoor’s monotonous life following their marriage. In an interview with The Times of India, Kapoor describes her character and explains, “Riana knows what she is doing. Even though she does not have a house or a job, she is a positive person… very similar to the way I am.”
• Ratna Pathak Shah as Seema Kapoor, Rahul’s mother, a fiercely dominating woman.
• Boman Irani as Sushil Kapoor, Rahul’s father, a strict disciplinarian.
• Ram Kapoor as D. K. Bulani, a friend of Rahul’s father, who tries to help Rahul overcome his low self-esteem.
• Dana Lewis as Dayna Bulani, D.K’s wife who makes sexual advances at Rahul.
• Soniya Mehra as Anusha Jethmalani, Rahul’s ex-girlfriend.
• Rajesh Khattar as Mr. Shah.
• Nikhil Kapoor as Phil Braganza, Riana’s father.
• Zenobia Shroff as Nicole Braganza, Riana’s mother.
• Manasi Scott as Steff Braganza Sharma (Steffy), Karan’s wife, Riana’s sister.
• Mukul Chadda as Karan Sharma, Steph’s husband, Riana’s brother-in-law.
• Avantika Malik in a special appearance during the song Auntyji.

Storyline:

Rahul Kapoor (Imran Khan), 26, is on his way to become a carbon copy of his parents when he suddenly loses his job as an architect in Vegas. Afraid that he has let his parents down, Rahul decides to hide the truth and find another job. When by a twist of fate, he meets Riana Braganza, a quick-witted hairstylist, who is everything he isn`t. A series of events lead them to meet on Christmas eve over a few drinks but like always, its never a few. Following this night of debauchery, they wake up to discover that theyve gotten married.

Now, Rahul has more than just his job loss to hide from his parents. They both decide to get it annulled as soon as possible and get an appointment from the court in ten days. Over the next ten days they have their share of arguments, moments and laughs that results in an unlikely friendship. Will this friendship turn to love? Will her warmth and fearlessness give Rahul the courage to face a long-simmering confrontation with his parents? Will a marriage that started as a drunken mistake help two people find themselves?

About Movie:

Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu is a Hindi romantic comedy film directed and co-written by Shakun Batra in his directorial debut. Produced by Karan Johar and Hiroo Yash Johar under the banner of Dharma Productions, alongside Ronnie Screwvala of UTV Motion Pictures, the film stars Imran Khan and Kareena Kapoor, with supporting roles played by Ratna Pathak Shah, Boman Irani, and Ram Kapoor.

Development for Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu began in 2010, with Karan Johar signing Batra and Khan for the project. The film was inspired by a Woody Allen-style of filmmaking, and the script was developed by Ayesha Devitre and Batra. Principal photography took place in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Pataudi, and Mumbai. The music for the film was composed by Clinton Cerejo and Amit Trivedi, with lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya.

Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu was released on February 10, 2012, and received positive critical reception. Critics praised the performances of Kapoor and Khan, highlighting their chemistry and the film’s humor. It was noted for its light-hearted treatment of romance and modern relationships, with many reviews appreciating its refreshing take on the romantic comedy genre.

The film grossed approximately ₹600 million (around US$7.2 million) worldwide, marking it as a moderate commercial success. It was particularly well-received by younger audiences, making it a popular choice for Valentine’s Day.

Overall, Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu is remembered for its engaging storyline, relatable characters, and the performances of its lead actors. It successfully blends humor with romance, offering a fresh perspective on love and relationships, making it a notable entry in contemporary Bollywood cinema.

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