Ball and Chain
“Can't arrange the love? Arrange the wedding!”
Synopsis
Somewhere in the middle of Texas, Ameet (Sunil Malhotra) and Saima (Lisa Ray) 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 (Asrani), deciding that she's passed her expiration date, promises her to Ashol (Ismail Bashey)- a sleazy playboy.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 14, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shiraz Jafri
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas Mortimer
- Original Title
- Ball and Chain
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shiraz Jafri
Thomas Mortimer
Department Leadership Roster
Shiraz Jafri
Director
Thomas Mortimer
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ball and Chain
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ball and Chain about?
Somewhere in the middle of Texas, Ameet (Sunil Malhotra) and Saima (Lisa Ray) 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 (Asrani), deciding that she's passed her expiration date, promises her to Ashol (Ismail Bashey)- a sleazy playboy.
Who directed Ball and Chain?
Ball and Chain was directed by Shiraz Jafri.
Who stars in Ball and Chain?
The principal cast of Ball and Chain includes Sunil Malhotra, Purva Bedi, Kal Penn, Asrani, Ismail Bashey.
When was Ball and Chain released and how long is it?
Ball and Chain was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ball and Chain?
Ball and Chain holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).