7½ Phere

The term "7½ Phere" (also sometimes written as "Saathiya: 7½ Phere" or with variations in spelling) refers to a 2005 Bollywood comedy film. The film is directed by Ishaa Koppikar and revolves around the comedic circumstances surrounding a wedding and its aftermath. While superficially referencing the traditional Hindu marriage ceremony known as Saat Phere (seven circumambulations), the "7½" element is used humorously to suggest an incomplete or unconventional marital union.

The Saat Phere ceremony is a vital part of a Hindu wedding, where the bride and groom circle a sacred fire seven times, each circle accompanied by a vow or promise. The film 7½ Phere utilizes the cultural significance of this ritual for comedic effect, implying a disruption or alteration of traditional marital expectations. The title itself is suggestive of the film's content, which often involves chaotic and humorous situations surrounding the wedding and relationships of the characters.

The film is considered a lighthearted comedy, using the context of an Indian wedding and its associated traditions as a backdrop for humor. The number "7½" in the title is not necessarily related to a literal incomplete phera in the film’s storyline, but rather a metaphorical representation of the unconventional and comical nature of the relationships depicted.