After graduation, they decide to marry. But both families are fiercely traditional and deeply prejudiced against the other culture. Krish’s mother, Kavita (Amrita Singh), is a bitter, emotionally wounded woman who hates the idea of a South Indian daughter-in-law. Ananya’s father (Shiv Subrahmanyam) is orthodox and cold, while her mother (Revathy) is caring but traditional.

To win their parents’ approval, Krish and Ananya decide to live with each other’s families. First, they go to Krish’s home in Delhi. Ananya tries hard to fit in—learning Punjabi, cooking, and being friendly—but Kavita’s hostility grows. A huge fight erupts when Kavita accuses Ananya of trapping Krish for his money.

They then move to Chennai to convince Ananya’s parents. Krish faces rejection, cultural shock, and humiliation. Ananya’s father refuses to even meet him. The strain becomes too much: Ananya breaks down, and Krish, feeling defeated, nearly gives up. They separate temporarily.

Romantic Comedy-Drama Director: Abhishek Varman Starring: Arjun Kapoor (Krish), Alia Bhatt (Ananya), Amrita Singh (Kavita), Ronit Roy (Vikram) Full Story (Spoilers included) The Meeting Krish Malhotra (Arjun Kapoor) is a Punjabi MBA student at IIM Ahmedabad, loud, fun-loving, and grounded. Ananya Swaminathan (Alia Bhatt) is a Tamil Brahmin (Iyer) girl—cultured, sharp, and disciplined. They start as rivals but soon fall in love, bonding over their differences.