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''Saawariya'' was a 2007 [[Bollywood]] movie that pretty much crashed and burned with audiences and critics alike. But it also happens to be notable for featuring many tropes.
''Saawariya'' was a 2007 [[Bollywood]] movie that pretty much crashed and burned with audiences and critics alike (it has a sightly better reputation overseas). But it also happens to be notable for featuring many tropes.


The plot centers around Gulabji, a prostitute living in a fantasy city that [[Fantasy Counterpart Culture|calls to mind many real world equivalents]] without being any place in particular. She tells the story of Raj, a newcomer to town who makes everyone happier just by existing. But when he falls in love with the mysterious Sakina, he is dismayed to learn she is in love with someone else.
The plot centers around Gulabji ([[Rani Mukherji]]), a prostitute living in a fantasy city that [[Fantasy Counterpart Culture|calls to mind many real world equivalents]] without being any place in particular. She tells the story of Raj ([[Ranbir Kapoor]]), a newcomer to town who makes everyone happier just by existing. But when he falls in love with the mysterious Sakina (Sonam Kapoor), he is dismayed to learn she is in love with someone else.


The film is an adaptation of ''White Nights'', an early short story by [[Fyodor Dostoevsky]].
The film is an adaptation of ''White Nights'', an early short story by [[Fyodor Dostoevsky]]. It was also more or less an excuse for providing a debut vehicle for Ranbir Kapoor, son of actors [[Rishi Kapoor]] and Neetu Singh, and Sonam Kapoor, daughter of actor [[Anil Kapoor]].

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=== The film contains the following tropes: ===


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* [[Almost Kiss]]: Even when Sakina briefly considers having a relationship with Raj, she can't bring herself to let him kiss her.
* [[Almost Kiss]]: Even when Sakina briefly considers having a relationship with Raj, she can't bring herself to let him kiss her.
* [[Bare Your Midriff]]: Gulabji.
* [[Bare Your Midriff]]: Gulabji.
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* [[Dogged Nice Guy]]: Raj's approach to his feelings for Sakina. [[Moral Dissonance|To creepy effect]], at times.
* [[Dogged Nice Guy]]: Raj's approach to his feelings for Sakina. [[Moral Dissonance|To creepy effect]], at times.
* [[Downer Ending]]: {{spoiler|Sure, Sakina rejects Raj. It gets better: The two of them may only have been figments of Gulabji's lonely imagination. ''And'' Raj might have been inspired by Lillipop's son, who died many years ago. So, yes, Lillipop's lonely, too. And always has been.}}
* [[Downer Ending]]: {{spoiler|Sure, Sakina rejects Raj. It gets better: The two of them may only have been figments of Gulabji's lonely imagination. ''And'' Raj might have been inspired by Lillipop's son, who died many years ago. So, yes, Lillipop's lonely, too. And always has been.}}
* [[Drunken Song]]: Averted. Raj doesn't drink.
* [[Dude, Not Funny]]: Raj holding Sakina over the edge of a tower. As a joke.
* [[Dude, Not Funny]]: Raj holding Sakina over the edge of a tower. As a joke.
* [[Fantasy Counterpart Culture]]: In addition to India, Italy and Russia also appear to be represented.
* [[Fantasy Counterpart Culture]]: In addition to India, Italy and Russia also appear to be represented.
* [[Fan Service]] - Raj in a towel dancing. Towel slips. Just watch this[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lE9qk8W_EXY\]. Epitome of Fan Service for females.
* [[Fan Service]]: Raj in a towel dancing. Towel slips. Just watch [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XtUEgQLI5Y this]. Epitome of Fan Service for females.
** He was mocked thoroughly for this by Shah Rukh Khan. But Shah Rukh Khan immediately proceeded to do a 5 minute song that just consists of water and abs...so....
** Ranbir was mocked thoroughly for this by [[Shah Rukh Khan]]. But Shah Rukh Khan [[Om Shanti Om|immediately proceeded]] [[Item number|to do a 5 minute song]] [[Wet Sari Scene|that just consists of water and abs]], so...
** Imaan, Sakina's love interest, is played by [[Salman Khan]] in an special appearance, so of course he gets [[Walking Shirtless Scene|shirtless]] at the first chance the script lets him.
* [[Fragile Flower]]: Sakina.
* [[Fragile Flower]]: Sakina.
* [[Gorgeous Period Dress]]: So much of what Sakina and Gulabji wear.
* [[Gorgeous Period Dress]]: So much of what Sakina and Gulabji wear.
* [[Homage]]: Many to Raj Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor's grandfather.
* [[Homage]]: Many to [[Raj Kapoor]], Ranbir Kapoor's grandfather.
* [[Hooker With a Heart of Gold]]: Gulabji.
* [[Hooker with a Heart of Gold]]: Gulabji.
* [[Impractically Fancy Outfit]]: Raj's clothes are ... interesting. Pretty, but interesting.
* [[Impractically Fancy Outfit]]: Raj's clothes are... interesting. Pretty, but interesting.
* [[I Want My Beloved to Be Happy]]: Raj's reaction when Imaan shows up to take Sakina away.
* [[I Want My Beloved to Be Happy]]: Raj's reaction when Imaan shows up to take Sakina away.
* [[Love At First Sight]]: Cue the song ''Masha-Allah''.
* [[Love At First Sight]]: Cue the song ''Masha-Allah''.
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* [[The Nicknamer]]: "Can I call you Lillipop?"
* [[The Nicknamer]]: "Can I call you Lillipop?"
** Gulabji, too. She insists on calling Raj "Saawariya."
** Gulabji, too. She insists on calling Raj "Saawariya."
* [[Non Actor Vehicle]]: Neither Sonam Kapoor nor Ranbir Kapoor had ever acted in a movie before, let alone starred in one. They are, however, both [[Stunt Casting|the offspring of two famous actors]] (with Ranbir Kapoor just one member of a whole acting ''dynasty''.)
* [[Non-Actor Vehicle]]: Neither Sonam Kapoor nor Ranbir Kapoor had ever acted in a movie before, let alone starred in one (Ranbir did had actual acting experience, having studied in the famous Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York and having acted in school short films, but Sonam was a complete newbie at the time). They are, however, both [[Stunt Casting|the offspring of two famous actors]] (with Ranbir Kapoor just one member of a whole acting ''dynasty''). They still managed to get an acting career out of it.
* [[Relationship Upgrade]]: {{spoiler|Subverted. Sorry, Raj.}}
* [[Relationship Upgrade]]: {{spoiler|Subverted. Sorry, Raj.}}
* [[Scenery Porn]]: So, so much.
* [[Scenery Porn]]: So, so much.
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Latest revision as of 01:37, 22 June 2021

Saawariya was a 2007 Bollywood movie that pretty much crashed and burned with audiences and critics alike (it has a sightly better reputation overseas). But it also happens to be notable for featuring many tropes.

The plot centers around Gulabji (Rani Mukherji), a prostitute living in a fantasy city that calls to mind many real world equivalents without being any place in particular. She tells the story of Raj (Ranbir Kapoor), a newcomer to town who makes everyone happier just by existing. But when he falls in love with the mysterious Sakina (Sonam Kapoor), he is dismayed to learn she is in love with someone else.

The film is an adaptation of White Nights, an early short story by Fyodor Dostoevsky. It was also more or less an excuse for providing a debut vehicle for Ranbir Kapoor, son of actors Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh, and Sonam Kapoor, daughter of actor Anil Kapoor.

Tropes used in Saawariya include:
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