Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke - just how much is too much masala?

Any good masala film worth its name must contain at least 15 points of the following list.
Lets check how tonights movie fared:

- four word film title check
- hero is patriot to the core check








- at least one main character observes terrible deed check
- first song during the first 10 minutes check
- most songs shot in switzerland check
- weird costumes in song check








- train ride/bus ride check and check
- hero saves damsel in distress check
- head of family is rich industralist check
- head of family is grumpy old man check








- at least one main character is an orphan check
- family with huge amount of aunties/uncles and of kids check
- song with kids check
- heart attack of elder family member check








- hero falls in love with family and family falls in love with hero check
- two guys/one girl or two girls/one guy check option b
- annoying comic relieve character (relative or servant) check
- bad wigs and/or fake moustaches check and check









- a secret has to be kept, leading to heartbreak check
- devine intervention check
- wet sari due to waterfall and/or rain check and check
- dancing around trees check (no kiddin´!!)









- scenes at temple and/or puja check and check
- missunderstanding that almost ruins everything check
- big sangeet and/or wedding scene check and check
- poison (best if conveniently written on bottle) check








- explosions and/or burning house/factory check
- men running while holding hands check
- evil guy getting his reward in the end check

and never ever to forget:
- blink-and-miss special appearance by famous actor check









Conclusion: Yup, its a Masala movie, alright.

P.S: And I love it.