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Sonam Kapoor Celebrates 7 Years of 'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga'

Sonam Kapoor commemorated the seventh anniversary of her film 'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga' with a heartfelt social media post celebrating its message of love beyond labels. The 2019 film, directed by Shelly Chopra Dhar, is a coming-of-age romantic comedy-drama about a closeted lesbian navigating her conservative Punjabi family. It marked the first on-screen collaboration between real-life father and daughter Anil Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor, who led a cast including Rajkummar Rao and Juhi Chawla. The film's screenplay is preserved in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences library's Core Collection.

Key Points: Sonam Kapoor Marks 7 Years of Landmark Film on Love

  • Film completed 7 years since 2019 release
  • A coming-of-age story about a closeted lesbian
  • First father-daughter collaboration for Anil & Sonam Kapoor
  • Screenplay in Academy's Core Collection
  • Sonam's last film was 'Blind' in 2023
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'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga' turns seven, Sonam Kapoor celebrates love without labels

Sonam Kapoor celebrates the 7th anniversary of 'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga,' a pioneering Bollywood film about a closeted lesbian's journey.

"Celebrating 7 years of love, without labels - Sonam Kapoor"

Mumbai, Feb 1

Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor marked seven years of Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga, celebrating the film's message of love beyond labels.

Taking to her Instagram stories, Sonam shared a heartfelt note as the film completed seven years since its release, calling it a story that continues to hold a special place in her heart.

"Celebrating 7 years of love, without labels #EkLadkiKoDekhaTohAisaLaga," she wrote as the caption.

"Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa" released in 2019. The coming-of-age romantic comedy-drama film directed by Shelly Chopra Dhar. The story is inspired by the 1919 novel A Damsel in Distress by P. G. Wodehouse.

It stars Anil Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, and Juhi Chawla, and features Regina Cassandra, Abhishek Duhan, Madhumalti Kapoor, Seema Pahwa, Brijendra Kala, Alka Kaushal and Kanwaljit Singh in supporting roles. Akshay Oberoi makes a special appearance in the film.

The film tells the story of Sweety Chaudhary, a closeted lesbian, and her attempts to come out to her conservative and traditional Punjabi family.

The film, named after a song of the same name from the 1994 film 1942: A Love Story, is the first collaboration between real-life father and daughter, Anil Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor and was the Hindi film debut of Regina Cassandra. The screenplay was selected by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for its library's Core Collection.

On the professional front, Kapoor was last seen in the film Blind in 2023. Sonam Kapoor, the daughter of Bollywood star Anil Kapoor, began her career as an assistant director on filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 2005 film Black. She made her acting debut in Bhansali's romantic drama Saawariya in 2007.

The movie also starred Ranbir Kapoor, Salman Khan and Rani Mukerji. It also marked the debut of Bollywood superstar Ranbir Kapoor.

Sonam, who is the daughter of actor Anil Kapoor, began her career as an assistant director on filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 2005 film Black. She made her acting debut in Bhansali's romantic drama Saawariya in 2007.

She was then seen in I Hate Luv Storys, Raanjhanaal successes with supporting roles in the biopics Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Sanju, Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, Neerja and Veere Di Wedding.

Sonam Kapoor was lined up to headline the film adaptation of Anuja Chauhan's novel "Battle for Bittora," but the project has remained stalled for years. Produced by her sister Rhea Kapoor, the film was envisioned as a blend of romance and politics.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Honestly, I appreciate the intent, but the execution felt a bit safe and sanitised for a Bollywood film. It's a good first step, but I wish it had delved deeper into the real struggles. Still, kudos for trying to start the conversation.
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Anjali F
Can't believe it's been 7 years! I remember watching it with my college friends. The scene where Sweety finally tells her father (Anil Kapoor ji) was so emotional. It made me think about my own family and acceptance. A landmark film for sure.
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David E
As someone from outside India, this film was a great window into the cultural nuances of family and identity there. The blend of a traditional Punjabi setting with a modern storyline was really well done. More global audiences should see this.
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Karthik V
The title track nostalgia from '1942: A Love Story' combined with a completely new context was genius. The music was lovely. But for me, the real star was Rajkummar Rao - his character added the perfect touch of humour and heart.
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Shreya B
It's films like these that slowly change mindsets. My bua (aunt) watched it on TV and later asked me genuine questions about it. That's the power of cinema. Hope Sonam and Rhea Kapoor make more meaningful content. #LoveIsLove

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