''Ajab Gazabb Love'' () is a 2012 Indian

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-language

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film directed by Sanjay Gadhvi and produced by Vashu Bhagnani. The film stars

Arjun Rampal Arjun Rampal (born 26 November 1972) is an Indian actor and model who mainly works in Hindi films. He made his acting debut in Rajiv Rai's romance film ''Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat'' (2001) and has since gone on to Arjun Rampal filmography, act in ...

in a double role, along with Jackky Bhagnani opposite Nidhi Subbaiah in lead roles and

Darshan Jariwala Darshan Jariwala (born 29 September 1958) is an Indian actor who works in Hindi films, television and stage. He won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for '' Gandhi, My Father''. He is popular for his show in which he was seen ...

and Kirron Kher in supporting roles, whilst

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appears in a cameo role. The screenplay and dialogues were written by Mayur Puri. The theatrical trailer of the film revealed on 13 August 2012, whilst the film released worldwide on 25 October 2012, and received mostly negative response. The storyline is remade from the

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''.

Plot

The story revolves around Rajveer, a hard-working, rich youngster who is the heir of his father, Yashvardhan Grewal, and his company, Grewal Motors Co. When Rajveer falls in love with Madhuri, he realises that she hates all rich people, and has much sympathy for poor families. Therefore, Rajveer starts a drama, in which he pretends to be poor along with his family to gain Madhuri's love. However, when Madhuri's elder brother Karan Singh Chauhan, arrives to meet Rajveer's family, he begins to suspect him, and as the truth slowly foils out, mayhem strikes!

Cast

* Jackky Bhagnani as Rajveer Grewal * Nidhi Subbaiah as Madhuri “Maddy” Singh Chauhan * Kirron Kher as Rashmi Grewal Rajveer's Mom *

as Yashvardhan Grewal Rajveer's Dad *

as Karan Singh Chauhan / Arjun Singh Chauhan (

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) *

as Subramanium Seth (Subhu) * Anuja Sachdeva as Switty Grewal * Prageet Pandit as Adarsh Grewal * Mayur Puri as T2 * Mokshad Dodwani

Production

The film is a remake of ''

'', a Telugu film starring

Allari Naresh Edara Naresh (born 30 June 1982), better known as Allari Naresh, is an Indian actor and film producer who works predominantly in Telugu films. Starring in over 55 films and known for his various comic roles, Naresh earned two Filmfare Awards ...

and

Shamna Kasim Shamna Kasim, also known by her stage name Poorna is an Indian actress, dancer, and model, who appears in Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil and Kannada films. Early life She was born in Kannur to a Malayalee couple Kasim and Ramla. She has done her ...

Soundtrack

The songs were composed by Sajid–Wajid, with lyrics penned by Priya Panchal and Kausar Munir. The songs were sung by

Mika Singh Mika Singh (born 10 June 1977) is an Indian singer, rapper, musician and actor. His songs include "Bas Ek King" (''Singh Is Kinng''), "Mauja Hi Mauja" (''Jab We Met''), "Ibn-e-Batuta" (''Ishqiya''), "Dhanno" (''Housefull (2010 film), Housefull' ...

, Mohit Chauhan and Antara Mitra amongst others. Punjabi track "Nachde Punjabi" by Dalvinder Singh and Tarli Digital, which was released in the early 20s, was remade for the film by Sachin–Jigar. The

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is composed by Sandeep Shirodkar.

Critical reception

Ajab Gazabb Love received average to negative reviews from film critics upon its release. Madhureeta Mukherjee of

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gave it 2.5/5 stars. "This film is all about a bunch of people going bananas, yet, it doesn't leave you in splits. But if you care for a few giggles, go watch it.!!!" said ToI. Rediff Movies said "Ajab Gazabb Love is reminiscent of the bad films of the bad 1990s" and gave it 2 stars. Taran Adarsh of

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gave it 3 stars. Kanika Sikka of DNA gave it 1.5 stars.

Box office

''Ajab Gazabb Love'' had collected in its first week.

References

External links

* * {{Films by Sanjay Gadhvi 2012 films 2012 romantic comedy films Indian romantic comedy films Films directed by Sanjay Gadhvi Hindi remakes of Telugu films Hindi-language romantic comedy films 2010s Hindi-language films 2010s Indian films