Daawat-e-Ishq

Daawat-e-Ishq (transl. Feast of love) is a 2014 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Habib Faisal, and produced by Aditya Chopra under the Yash Raj Films banner. The film stars Parineeti Chopra and Aditya Roy Kapur in lead roles, with Anupam Kher in a supporting role. Set in Hyderabad and Lucknow, the narrative follows Gulrez, a salesgirl disillusioned by the dowry system, who devises a plan to scam a prospective groom—only to find herself in a genuine romance.

The film marked Faisal’s second directorial collaboration with Yash Raj Films following Ishaqzaade (2012). Principal photography took place in Lucknow, Hyderabad, and Mumbai, with cinematography by Himman Dhamija. The music was composed by Sajid–Wajid, with lyrics by Kausar Munir and Irshad Kamil.

Released theatrically on 19 September 2014, Daawat-e-Ishq received mixed-to-positive reviews. Critics praised its performances, social message, and soundtrack, though some found its plot predictable. At the box office, the film earned approximately ₹12.7 crore (US$1.5 million) in its first week of release.