Film

Hasee Toh Phasee

Name: Hasee Toh Phasee
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: 2014
Cast: Sidharth Malhotra, Parineeti Chopra, Adah Sharma, Manoj Joshi, Sharat Saxena

Romantic comedy
Comedy
Light-hearted

A charming 2014 Hindi romantic comedy about a man given one week to prove his worth to his fiancée's disapproving father—only to find himself falling for her sister instead. It's light, propulsive, genuinely funny, with real chemistry between leads and a willingness to let its characters surprise you. Perfect if you want something that feels effortless.

TMDb rating

3.3

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