Before Nikkah | Trailer released for British-Asian romcom

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Haider Zafar’s feature finds Sara and Isaam forced to spend a day together after a blind date. Take a look at the Before Nikkah trailer. 


Last year, we said we’re entering a new era of romantic comedies, ushered in by films like Red, White And Royal Blue and Anyone But You. In 2025, we’ll be enjoying a new Bridget Jones film and Nicholas Stoller’s You’re Cordially Invited as well as Maggie Gyllenhaal’s The Bride!, if you choose to look at it that way. 

But before all of these, we’re getting Before Nikkah, Haider Zafar’s film about two people forced to spend the day together after an arranged date. Zafar has previously worked as a cinematographer in various films, but Before Nikkah marks his feature directorial debut.

Here’s the Before Nikkah trailer:

Sasha Vadher and Aakash Shukal star in the film which is heading to select UK cinemas in February. Before Nikkah also screened at London Indian Film Festival in summer 2024. 

The film was shot on location in London over the course of 9 days and Zafar credits Richard Linklater’s Before Sunrise as an inspiration for the Before Nikkah

Here’s a proper synopsis: Before Nikkah is a 92-minute romantic comedy that navigates the complexities of modern-day arranged marriages. It follows the story of Sara and Isaam, two individuals fated to meet before a marriage they are both reluctant to embrace. As they spend a day together to kill time, their unexpected journey unfolds, blending humour with heartfelt moments that challenge their perspectives on love and compatibility.

You had us at 92 minutes. Weā€™ll bring you more information on when and where you can watch Before Nikkah.

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