About "What's Love Got to Do with It?"

"What's Love Got to Do with It?" is a romantic comedy movie released in 2022. The story revolves around Zoe, a documentary filmmaker, who is rather unsuccessful when it comes to love and dating. Bored by the monotony of her dating life, consisting of an unending parade of Mr. Wrongs, she turns her lens toward her childhood friend and neighbour, Kaz, who is about to embark on a journey of arranged marriage. As Zoe documents Kaz's hopeful journey to Pakistan to marry a stranger, arranged by his parents, she finds herself questioning if her approach towards finding love might need a rethink.

Making / Production

The film was directed by Shekhar Kapur and produced by Jemima Khan. Brimming with wit, charm, and moments of profound insight, "What's Love Got to Do with It?" flawlessly traverses two very different cultures and their respective approaches to love and relationships. The movie skilfully encapsulates how love can persist in various forms, whether it's the chance of dating apps or the tradition of arranged marriages.

Actors

• Emma Thompson as Zoe: Emma wonderfully portrays Zoe, presenting her character's cynicism towards love with a dash of humour and empathy.
• Lily James as Missy: Lily plays the role of Missy, Zoe's youthful and bright assistant, capturing her tenacity and fervour perfectly.
• Shahzad Latif as Kaz: Shahzad plays the role of Kaz with grace and conviction, embracing his character's clash of cultural expectations and personal desires.
• Rob Brydon as Zoe's father: Rob supplied comic relief while also supporting Zoe’s life decisions without judgment.

Trivia / Interesting Facts about "What's Love Got to Do with It?"

• This was the first movie Shekhar Kapur directed after a gap of more than a decade.
• The film beautifully portrays a dichotomy of modern relationships in Western society and traditional arranged marriages in South Asian culture.
• Emma Thompson and Lily James were also seen together in the movie "Cinderella" (2015).

Quotes

• "What's love got to do with it?" - Kaz
• "Sometimes, you have to take a chance on love." - Zoe

Music, Soundtrack

• The movie boasts a sprinkling of Bollywood tunes harmoniously blended with contemporary pop tracks, reflecting the cultural amalgamation the narrative depicts.

Please note that as of the present time, the movie has not won any awards. However, it's still early days, and the potential for nominations and awards is vast.