Ball & Chain is a 2004 romantic comedy written by Thomas Mortimer. It was directed by Shiraz Jafri and produced by A. V. T. Shankardass. It stars Sunil Malhotra, Lisa Ray, Kal Penn, Purva Bedi and Asrani. It was filmed on location in Austin, Texas. It was released by Lions Gate Entertainment. Somewhere in the middle of Texas, Ameet and Saima have a problem. They were perfectly happy avoiding each other until their parents set them up to get married. The reluctant couple decide to do whatever it takes to break off the engagement. After some very embarrassing efforts, they finally succeed... in getting their parents to call off the wedding, only to realize they have another problem, they're in love! Meanwhile, Saima's father , deciding that she's passed her expiration date, promises her to Ashol - a sleazy playboy. Finally, there's a wedding; Ashol's big secret, Ameet's bigger surprise, and Saima's biggest decision.
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| Release date: | 2006 |
| Directed by: | Shiraz Jafri |
| Rated: |  |
| Runtime: | 90 Minutes |
| Producer: | A. V. T. Shankardass |
| Music by: | Deane Ogden |
| Estimated budget: | $3,200,000 |
| Genre: | Comedy |