Posted:
18 years ago
he is simple. She is naive. She loves making paranthas for her father's
dhaba. She is happy being the bride-in-waiting, waiting patiently for
her prince charming to surface. She is least concerned about what
people think of her. That's Shanno for you, the daughter of Shanti Lal
Halwai, who thinks that his daughter, Shanno, is the most suitable girl
for any man in search of a wife.
Set against the backdrop of the beautiful landscape of Punjab - green
fields, flowing streams and scenic landscapes, Shanno Ki Shaadi is a
simple story of a young girl whose extended family is keen to see her
married. Their concern is that her biological clock is ticking away. At
26, they feel Shanno is over the hill and must get married immediately.
Shanno's marriage is one of the most important topics discussed in the
neighbourhood. In spite of having a "matchmaker" aunt in the family and
despite the fact that Shanno herself meets enough young men who come to
the dhaba to relish her paranthas, she's yet to find a proper match.
Shanno's mother is very concerned about her daughter's plight.
She thinks Shanno has shut herself from the idea of marriage, and hence
not meeting any suitable groom. She decides to tell Shanno that she
dreamt that Matarani, the Goddess, told her that Shanno will soon find
a groom. Shanno laughs it off, but finds herself waiting for the
arrival of her prince charming!
Like all fairytales, Shanno's dream too comes true. She does meet him.
But who is this prince charming? Is it just a passing dream or is he
here to sweep Shanno off her feet? Will Shanno give in to the pressures
of the family or will Shanno fall in love?
Shanno Ki Shaadi is a simple story with characters that are very real and true to life.