Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga
Innovative Indian romance challenging societal norms
About Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga
Released: 2019
Platform: Netflix
Rating: TV-14
Run time: 1h 59m
Cast
Anil Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, Juhi Chawla, Abhishek Duhan, Regina Cassandra, Madhumalti Kapoor, Seema Pahwa, Brijendra Kala, Alka Badola Kaushal
About Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga
Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga is a Indian TV show released in 2019 that gained international acclaim for its unique and progressive storyline. The film is a romantic comedy-drama that revolves around a young woman named Sweety who struggles to come to terms with her sexual orientation in a conservative society.
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About
Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga follows the story of Sweety Chaudhary, a young woman in a traditional Punjabi family who discovers her feelings for another woman named Kuhu. Sweety faces challenges and struggles to share her true self with her family and society, navigating societal expectations and prejudices. The show beautifully portrays themes of love, acceptance, and self-discovery.
Making / Production
The show was directed by Shelly Chopra Dhar and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. It was praised for its sensitive handling of LGBTQ+ representation in Indian cinema and for breaking stereotypes in mainstream storytelling.
Actors
- Anil Kapoor as Balbir Chaudhary - Sweety's father who comes to terms with his daughter's sexuality.
- Sonam Kapoor as Sweety Chaudhary - The protagonist struggling to embrace her sexuality.
- Rajkummar Rao as Sahil Mirza - A playwright who helps Sweety share her truth with the world.
- Juhi Chawla as Chatro - Sweety's confidante who supports her journey.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga was the first mainstream Bollywood film to address same-sex relationships with sensitivity and honesty.
- The film features a reimagined version of the iconic song "Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga" from the 1994 film "1942: A Love Story."
Quotes
- "Love doesn’t have to be perfect; it just needs to be true." - Sweety
- "Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it." - Sahil
Music
The soundtrack of Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga features soulful and heart-touching songs that enhance the emotional depth of the narrative. The music beautifully complements the themes of love and acceptance portrayed in the show.
About Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga
An unconventional Indian love story that challenges societal norms, focusing on a young woman's journey to find love and acceptance.