Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- sincere
- romantic
- nostalgic
- romantic evening
- family movie night
What critics said
Critics and viewers found the traditional romance and songs appealing, while the music’s repetitive arrangements drew criticism.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Prem and Poonam meet through a family-approved match, with their engagement and wedding preparations structuring the story.
The plot repeatedly centers on introductions, astrology, engagement celebrations, travel between households, and wedding preparations.
The approaching wedding is framed against warnings that fate may have other plans for the young couple.
The film foregrounds celebratory gatherings, traditional ceremonies, romantic courtship, and a prominent song-driven presentation.
Films like Vivah, and why
Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!
family-centered arranged romance with idealized courtship, traditional values, and emotional melodrama
Hum Saath-Saath Hain
Bollywood romance built around matchmaking, extended-family approval, wedding rituals, and sincere sentiment
Maine Pyar Kiya
gentle romantic drama emphasizing family bonds, cultural customs, and devoted young lovers
Movie Details
- Director
- Sooraj Barjatya
- Release Date
- 2006-11-10
- Runtime
- 175 min
- Rating
- 6.7 / 10 (101)
Cast
- Shahid Kapoor
- Amrita Rao
- Anupam Kher
- Seema Biswas
- Alok Nath
- Manoj Joshi
- Samir Soni
- Mohnish Behl
- Jatin Sial
- Dinesh Lamba
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video
- Buy
- Amazon Video
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Vivah about?
- A devoted young couple’s arranged engagement unfolds amid elaborate family rituals, romantic idealism, and an approaching test of fate.
- What is Vivah like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Vivah as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Vivah violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Vivah as mild.
- What did critics think of Vivah?
- Critics and viewers found the traditional romance and songs appealing, while the music’s repetitive arrangements drew criticism.
- Which films are like Vivah?
- Films with a similar feel include Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!, Hum Saath-Saath Hain, and Maine Pyar Kiya.
- How long is Vivah?
- Vivah runs 175 minutes.
- Where can I watch Vivah?
- In United States, Vivah is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video.
