Ball and Chain (2004)

In the heartland of Austin, Texas, Saima, a second-generation East Indian-American woman, grapples with the traditional expectations of her family. Her father, feeling that she's becoming an old maid, insists on orchestrating her marriage to Ameet. Despite her initial distaste for Ameet, Saima is cornered into accepting the proposal, a ceremony to be broadcasted online for their relatives in India. However, Saima's life takes a dramatic turn when her plain-jane friend Ruby ties the knot with Bobby, Ameet’s friend. Inspired by Ruby's boldness, Saima and Ameet hatch a plan to escape their arranged marriage. Misunderstandings are intentionally created, with Ameet unveiling his secret aspiration of becoming a male stripper at their formal engagement, all aimed at shocking their conservative families into calling off the wedding. Their tumultuous scheme proves successful, but with one unforeseen complication - they've unwittingly fallen in love. Their newfound feelings are immediately challenged when Saima's father, still hell-bent on seeing her married, offers her to Ashol, a Computer Programmer and renowned playboy. Her father's stubbornness puts Saima in a bind - should she marry Ashol out of duty, or pursue her unexpected love for Ameet? As the story unfolds, we're treated to Ashol's dark secret, Ameet's astounding surprise, and Saima's life-altering decision. Will Saima follow her heart or yield to the pressure of tradition, and is Ashol ready for the whirlwind that's about to hit him? "Ball and Chain" is a vibrant fusion of culture clashes, comedy, and unexpected love, all under the vast Texas sky.

Ball and Chain is a comedy movie featuring Sunil Malhotra and directed by Shiraz Jafri.

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