 Vivah ( English : Marriage ) is a 2006 Indian romance film , written and directed by Sooraj R. Barjatya . Starring Amrita Rao and Shahid Kapoor , it was produced and distributed by Rajshri Productions . Vivah tells the story of two individuals , and relates their journey from engagement to marriage and aftermath . Vivah is the fourth film to feature Shahid Kapoor in the lead role , and the first film by Barjatya to feature an ensemble cast . The film was released on 15 September 2006. The film was a box office success and was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Film . The film was remade in Kann