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दम लगा के हईशा (2015)

Dum Laga ke Haisha (DLKH) is a Comedy Family Drama, which will remind you of clean family movies made by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. Film is set up in 90s era in Haridwar and highlight challenges in a typical arranged marriage where 2 strangers try to lead a life together with all their differences. This theme isn't new to Bollywood but I don't remember any other film which managed to keep it so light yet realistic minus all the melodrama, tears and melancholy.
Kudos to debut director Sharat Kataria to keep the audience engaged from start to end. Audience will witness seamless transition from comedy to drama to romance. Ayushmann Khurana has a penchant to try different roles and work in quality cinema. DLKH would add to his maturity as an actor. Thanks Ayushmann for continuing being an actor and not trying to become a "star".
If there is one thing DLKH would be ever remembered for, then it would be for debut lead actress Bhumi Pednekar. No amount of words can describe the brilliance of this actress.She impresses in all the areas be it her expressions, dialogue delivery or immersing herself in the role. Before this role, she worked as an assistant to casting director Shanoo Sharma for 6 years in Yash Raj Films. She wasn't casted because she was so hefty, rather she gained 10-15 kgs for this role. If my prediction is right then she is bagging debut filmfare award this year.
Role of character actors was well defined and their presence strengthens the plot and adds to the beauty of story. Film has some great actors like Sanjay Mishra (Filmfare 2014 - Best Actor Critics for Ankhon Dekhi) and Seema Pahwa (Ankhon Dekhi). Music of the film was disappointing but that doesn't make much dent in its Entertainment Quotient. Must watch with your better half and family. Safe to watch with kids.