Almost Love

Set in the heart of 1990s Maharashtra, Almost Love is the story of Gargi Shirke , a kind-hearted, ambitious girl, born into a loving yet orthodox Marathi family. Her parents believe in “sanskars” and the idea that a girl’s real home is her sasural, yet they support her dreams, her shikshan, and even let her take up a job — something not every girl around her has the chance to do. Enter Sujat Karkhanis, the silent and composed heir of a reputed industrialist family. Raised with discipline and tradition, Sujat is every bit the gentleman — sincere, responsible, and respectful. But his world is ruled by silent expectations. His parents are supportive, though loving, holds firm ideas about what makes an ideal daughter-in-law — someone who can gracefully blend into tradition while carrying the family name forward. When Gargi and Sujat meet through a traditional rishta, it’s not exactly fireworks — but something gentle begins to stir. She’s open, warm, and full of life. He’s quiet, thoughtful, and hard to read. While society wants them to adjust, and families want them to settle, the two must ask: Can love grow where it wasn’t planted? Can two people fall for each other in a marriage arranged by everyone but themselves? Almost Love is a tender, nostalgic tale of two people trying to find their own rhythm in a relationship arranged by tradition but tested by time. It’s about slow love, silent support, and the courage to be seen — beyond duty, beyond expectations, beyond just marriage.