Ladies VS. Ricky Bahl (2011)
A charming Bollywood rom-con where three swindled women join forces to give a smooth-talking conman a taste of his own medicine.
Ladies VS. Ricky Bahl - Movie Information
- Original Title: Ladies VS. Ricky Bahl
- Release Year: 2011
- Directed by: Maneesh Sharma
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Age Rating (US): NR
- Runtime: 2h 20m
- Original Language: Hindi
- Spoken Languages: Hindi
- Release Date (Theatrical): December 8, 2011 (United Arab Emirates), December 9, 2011 (United States - NR), December 9, 2011 (India - UA)
- Alternative Titles: หักเหลี่ยมเสน่หา (TH), 以骗制骗 (CN), Senhoras vs Ricky Bahl (BR), Kẻ Cắp Gặp Bà Già (VN), Леди против Рикки Бахла (RU)
- Production Companies: Yash Raj Films
- Production Countries: India
Ladies VS. Ricky Bahl - Plot
A smooth and charming conman, Ricky Bahl, cons girls for a living but finally meets his match is this fun-filled "ROM-CON."
Ladies VS. Ricky Bahl - Trailer
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Ladies VS. Ricky Bahl - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Maneesh Sharma
Main Cast
- Ranveer Singh
- Anushka Sharma
- Parineeti Chopra
- Dippanita Sharma
- Aditi Sharma
- Shireesh Sharma
- Akshay Anand
Writers
- Devika Bhagat
- Aditya Chopra
Producers
- Yash Chopra
- Aditya Chopra
Ladies VS. Ricky Bahl - FAQs
What is Ladies VS. Ricky Bahl about?
Ladies VS. Ricky Bahl follows Ricky Bahl, a silver-tongued conman who makes his living charming and swindling women. The fun kicks in when three of his victims team up and recruit a fourth woman to turn the tables on him — giving this Bollywood rom-com its delightful "con meets con" twist.
Does Ricky Bahl get outsmarted by the ladies?
That's the whole premise! Three women conned by Ricky band together and enlist Ishika (Anushka Sharma) to run a reverse con on him. What starts as a revenge scheme gets complicated when real feelings enter the picture, making the final showdown both funny and surprisingly heartfelt.
Where can you stream Ladies VS. Ricky Bahl?
You can catch Ladies VS. Ricky Bahl on Netflix or Netflix Standard with Ads. If you'd rather own or rent it, it's also available on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Is Ladies VS. Ricky Bahl Ranveer Singh's debut film?
No — Ladies VS. Ricky Bahl was actually Ranveer Singh's second film. He made his Bollywood debut in Band Baaja Baaraat (2010), also directed by Maneesh Sharma and produced by Yash Raj Films. The same director-actor duo reuniting made this follow-up a highly anticipated release.
Who are the main actors in Ladies VS. Ricky Bahl?
The film stars Ranveer Singh as the roguish conman Ricky Bahl, with Anushka Sharma as Ishika, the woman recruited to outsmart him. Parineeti Chopra plays Dimple Chaddha, one of Ricky's earlier victims, in what was her feature film debut alongside Dippanita Sharma and Aditi Sharma.
Is Ladies VS. Ricky Bahl worth watching?
If you enjoy breezy Bollywood rom-coms with a playful twist, this one delivers. The chemistry between Ranveer Singh and Anushka Sharma is charming, Parineeti Chopra steals scenes in her debut, and the "con-artist meets his match" premise keeps things lively throughout its runtime.
Who directed Ladies VS. Ricky Bahl?
Maneesh Sharma directed the film, marking his second collaboration with Yash Raj Films after Band Baaja Baaraat (2010). Sharma is known for his light, energetic touch with romantic comedies, and he brings that same sensibility to this con-artist love story.
Did Ladies VS. Ricky Bahl mark Parineeti Chopra's debut?
Yes! Parineeti Chopra made her acting debut in Ladies VS. Ricky Bahl, playing the spirited Dimple Chaddha. Her performance was widely praised and earned her a Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut, instantly establishing her as one of Bollywood's most exciting new talents of 2011.
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