3 Bachelors is a 2012 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Ajai Sinha. The film stars Sharman Joshi, Manish Nagpal, and Manoj Pahwa in the titular roles, with Himani Shivpuri, Raima Sen, and Riya Sen in supporting roles.
Plot
The film follows three unmarried men—Amit (Sharman Joshi), Deepak Verma (Manoj Pahwa), and Jai (Manish Nagpal)—who share a house and navigate romantic entanglements and comedic situations in their lives.
Cast
- Sharman Joshi as Amit
- Manoj Pahwa as Deepak Verma
- Manish Nagpal as Jai
- Himani Shivpuri as Shalini Devi
- Raima Sen as Neha
- Riya Sen as Nisha
- Negar Khan in an item number ("Dhoom Dham")
Production
The film began production in 2003 but was delayed for nine years, ultimately releasing in June 2012. Its release came shortly after the success of Ferrari Ki Sawaari (also starring Sharman Joshi), which led the makers of that film to send a legal notice to the producers of 3 Bachelors for allegedly "piggybacking" on its success for promotional purposes.
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Daboo Malik, with songs shot in Mumbai and Pattaya, Thailand. The soundtrack includes three tracks: "Dil Dag Mag Dag Mag," "Dhoom Dham," and "Shankariya Shankariya."
Reception
A critic from The Times of India noted that the film contains some effective one-liners (notably adult in nature) and moments that generate laughter, but described these as occurring only "in flashes, primarily in the first half."
