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By Sakhi Thirani
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Sweet Bollywood romcom deals with love and loss.
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Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi
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What's the Story?
In RAB NE BANA DI JODI, unfortunate circumstances force a grieving Taani (Anushka Sharma) to marry the simplistic Suri (Shah Rukh Khan), who is nothing like the man of her dreams. With Taani having given up on the idea of love altogether, Suri goes to great lengths to show Taani how much he cares for her. But will Taani be able to reciprocate his feelings?
Is It Any Good?
Written and directed by Aditya Chopra, this is one of Bollywood's finest romcoms and feels like a warm embrace. Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi is a timeless classic that masterfully balances laughter and tears, combining gorgeous performances with a simple yet heartwarming plot and soothing musical numbers. Khan delivers a brilliant dual performance as both Suri and Raj, beautifully balancing charm with comic timing, while Sharma brings natural charisma to her Bollywood debut from her very first scene.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about which characters displayed traits of empathy, compassion, and teamwork in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi? Why are these such important character strengths to have? Can you think of any times in your own life when you've displayed these traits?
Discuss the relationship between Suri and Taani. How did it change over time and why? How did Taani's grief affect her and her relationship? Parents, talk to your teens about your own values regarding relationships.
Had you seen many Bollywood movies before this? Has this inspired you to watch more? What did you like about the film and how did it differ from other films you've seen?
Movie Details
- In theaters : December 12, 2008
- On DVD or streaming : December 12, 2015
- Cast : Shah Rukh Khan , Anushka Sharma , Vinay Pathak
- Director : Aditya Chopra
- Inclusion Information : Indian/South Asian Movie Director(s) , Indian/South Asian Movie Actor(s) , Indian/South Asian Movie Writer(s)
- Studio : Yash Raj Films
- Genre : Romance
- Topics : Arts ( Music and Sing-Along )
- Character Strengths : Compassion , Empathy , Teamwork
- Run time : 167 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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