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Key Features:
Fake relationship, Social status, Class differences, Romantic comedy, Privilege, Middle class, Love triangle
Tone:
humorous, earnest
Target Audience:
Fans of romantic comedies, Viewers interested in social commentary, Those who enjoy stories of class differences, People seeking lighthearted entertainment
Emotional Arc:
Amusement → Confusion → Affection

Nadaaniyan

2025-03-01
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A privileged Delhi socialite hires a middle-class student to pose as her boyfriend to maintain her social status. Their pretense becomes complicated when genuine feelings develop between them.

Genres
Romance, Comedy, Drama
Cast
Ibrahim Ali Khan, Khushi Kapoor, Mahima Chaudhry, Suniel Shetty, Dia Mirza, Jugal Hansraj, Apoorva Mukhija, Aaliyah Qureishi, Agastya Shah, Dev Agasteya
Crew
Shauna Gautam, Riva Razdan Kapoor, Riva Razdan Kapoor, Ishita Moitra, Jehan Handa
Rating
6.078(51 votes)
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