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{{Infobox film<br />
| name = Saale Aashiq<br />
| image = Saale Aashiq.jpg<br />
| caption = Promotional poster<br />
| director = [[Siddharth–Garima]]<br />
| writer = [[Siddharth–Garima]]<br />
| starring = {{ubl|[[Tahir Raj Bhasin]]|[[Mithila Palkar]]|[[Chunky Pandey]]|[[Tanvi Azmi]]|[[Darshan Jariwala]]|[[Vrajesh Hirjee]]|[[Neelima Azeem]]|[[Rajesh Jais]]}}<br />
| cinematography = Nuthan Nagraj<br />
| editing = Devendra Murdeshwar<br />
| studio = Sony Pictures Films India<br />
| distributor = [[Sony MAX]]<br />
| released = {{Film date|2025|01|31|df=y}}<br />
| runtime = 120 minutes <br />
| country = India<br />
| language = Hindi<br />
}}'''''Saale Aashiq''''' is a 2025 Indian [[Hindi]]-language television film written and directed by the duo [[Siddharth–Garima]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=AR |first=Reshmi |date=2025-02-27 |title=We avoid ego clashes and credit disputes: Sid-Garima |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/viral-reels-of-songs-validate-our-conviction-siddharth-and-garima-1863773 |access-date=2025-08-27 |website=www.deccanchronicle.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Parashar |first=Shivam |date=2021-02-10 |title=Kabir Singh, Ram Leela writers Siddharth and Garima to debut as directors with Saale Aashiq |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/kabir-singh-ram-leela-writers-siddharth-and-garima-to-debut-as-directors-with-saale-aashiq-1767788-2021-02-10 |access-date=2025-08-27 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> Starring [[Tahir Raj Bhasin]] and [[Mithila Palkar]], with [[Chunky Panday|Chunky Pandey]] and [[Darshan Jariwala]] in supporting roles, the film follows an [[Caste|inter-caste]] couple who confront violent social opposition rooted in honour-based practices.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-22 |title=In Saale Aashiq an inter-caste couple goes after the families |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/saale-aashiq-garima-siddharth-tahir-raj-bhasin-mithila-palkar-23469372 |access-date=2025-08-27 |website=Mid-day |language=en}}</ref> It premiered directly on [[Sony Max|Sony MAX]] on 1 February 2025 after promotional material rolled out in January.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tahir Raj Bhasin & Mithila Palkar’s Saale Aashiq Skips OTT, Pioneers a Bold Satellite-First Release |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/tahir-raj-bhasin-mithila-palkars-saale-aashiq-rejected-by-otts-whos-in-your-film-exclusive-9210169.html |access-date=2025-08-27 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref><br />
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== Premise ==<br />
Set in a small town in [[Madhya Pradesh]], the film follows Shatru and Gudia, two young people from different castes who fall in love despite the weight of entrenched traditions and political pressures. Their relationship quickly attracts disapproval from both families and the wider community. As intimidation escalates into death threats, the couple must decide whether to risk everything for their right to choose each other, or give in to the demands of family honour.<br />
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== Cast and characters ==<br />
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* [[Tahir Raj Bhasin]] as Shatru (Shatru Rewal)<br />
* [[Mithila Palkar]] as Gudia (Gudia Kiwal)<br />
* [[Chunky Panday|Chunky Pandey]] as Jagdish Bhajmodia<br />
* [[Tanvi Azmi]] as Saroja Kiwal<br />
* [[Darshan Jariwala]] as Raghubir Kiwal<br />
* [[Vrajesh Hirjee]] as Subhash Kamat<br />
* [[Neelima Azeem]] as Gendhi Rewal<br />
* [[Rajesh Jais]] as Charanjit Rewal<br />
* Zahid Khan as Gattu<br />
* Vyom Sharma as Jigra<br />
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== Production ==<br />
The film is written and directed by the duo Siddharth Singh and Garima Wahal, with Sony Pictures Films India credited as production company. In interviews ahead of release, the filmmakers said the project had a decade-long development cycle centred on the subject of inter-caste romance and honour killings.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Tahir Raj Bhasin, Mithila Palkar's 'Saale Aashiq' Makers Claim OTT Platforms Felt Film Was 'Too Controversial' To Release: They're More Scared Than Censor Board |url=https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/features/insight/tahir-raj-bhasin-mithila-palkars-saale-aashiq-makers-claim-ott-platforms-felt-film-was-too-controversial-to-release-theyre-more-scared-than-censor-board |access-date=2025-08-27 |website=The Hollywood Reporter India |language=en}}</ref><br />
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== Release ==<br />
Although originally conceived for a theatrical rollout, the film did not secure a cinema or digital release.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-01 |title=Saale Aashiq:निर्देशक जोड़ी का खुलासा ओटीटी प्लेटफार्म ही नहीं सेंसर भी डर रहा है..जानिये क्यों ऐसा कहा |url=https://www.prabhatkhabar.com/entertainment/siddharth-garima-interview-on-saale-aashiq |access-date=2025-08-27 |website=Prabhat Khabar |language=hi}}</ref> It premiered directly on television through [[Sony Max|Sony MAX]] on 1 February 2025. Promotional posters and teasers were unveiled in January.<ref>{{Cite web |title='Saale Aashiq' trailer: Tahir Raj Bhasin and Mithila Palkar to play lovers in new Sony MAX show |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/tahir-raj-bhasin-mithila-palkar-to-play-lovers-in-new-sony-max-show/cid/2076946 |website=Telegraph India}}</ref><br />
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== Controversy ==<br />
Saale Aashiq attracted attention even before its release. [[Siddharth–Garima]] disclosed that multiple streaming platforms declined to acquire the film, considering its subject matter "too controversial."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Director duo Siddharth-Garima on the difficult path they have had to tread with the release of their 'controversial' film Saale Aashiq |url=https://t2online.in/screen/bollywood/director-duo-siddharth-garima-on-the-difficult-path-they-have-had-to-tread-with-the-release-of-their-controversial-film-saale-aashiq/1398202 |access-date=2025-08-27 |website=t2online.in |language=en}}</ref> They further mentioned that some digital services were "more scared than the censor board" in taking on the story. With neither a theatrical run nor a streaming deal forthcoming, the makers opted for a satellite-first release strategy, which was seen as an unconventional step for a contemporary Hindi feature.<ref name=":02">{{Cite web |title=Tahir Raj Bhasin, Mithila Palkar's 'Saale Aashiq' Makers Claim OTT Platforms Felt Film Was 'Too Controversial' To Release: They're More Scared Than Censor Board |url=https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/features/insight/tahir-raj-bhasin-mithila-palkars-saale-aashiq-makers-claim-ott-platforms-felt-film-was-too-controversial-to-release-theyre-more-scared-than-censor-board |access-date=2025-08-27 |website=The Hollywood Reporter India |language=en}}</ref><br />
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== References ==<br />
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[[Category:2025 Hindi-language films]]<br />
[[Category:Indian drama films]]<br />
[[Category:2025 drama films]]<br />
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