Shaandaar (2015 film)

Shaandaar (transl. Magnificent) is a 2015 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Vikas Bahl and produced by Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane under Phantom Films and Dharma Productions. The film stars Shahid Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, alongside Pankaj Kapur, Sanjay Kapoor, and debutante Sanah Kapur in supporting roles. Set against the backdrop of a destination wedding in England, the narrative follows the whimsical romance between Jagjinder Joginder, a wedding planner, and Alia Arora, an adopted heiress, as they navigate eccentric families, personal traumas, and the absurdities of arranged marriage.

The film marked Kapoor's first on-screen collaboration with his real-life father Pankaj Kapur, and half-sister, Sanah Kapur. Principal photography began in August 2014, with major portions shot in Leeds and other locations across the United Kingdom. The soundtrack was composed by Amit Trivedi with lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya.

Released theatrically on 22 October 2015 during the Dussehra weekend, Shaandaar received largely negative reviews from critics, with praise for its music and visuals but criticism directed at its screenplay, narrative, and tone. Despite a strong pre-release buzz and wide distribution, the film underperformed at the box office and was declared a commercial failure.

At the 61st Filmfare Awards, the film received three nominations: Best Lyricist (Anvita Dutt Guptan for "Gulaabo"), Best Male Playback Singer (Vishal Dadlani for "Gulaabo"), and Best Female Playback Singer (Anusha Mani for "Gulaabo").