Think of films such as Chandni, Hum Aapke Hain Koun! and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, and you will know what I mean.

In each of these films, the star crossed lovers were ready to live a life devoid of one another, as they watched their beloved marry someone else.

However, at the last minute, their love was saved either by an accident, a dog’s intervention or that of a child, after which they proceeded to get married. And while on the subject on last-minute happy endings, who can forget Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge’s famous last scene?