Aap Jaisa Koi

*The film normalizes toxic relationships (of kamala bhabhi) under the guise of passion and spontaneity, sending questionable messages to the younger generation.*

Instead of promoting communication, respect, and personal growth, the film glorifies possessiveness and impulsive decisions. Characters jump into intense commitments without self-awareness or maturity. Being transparent, resolving past ties respectfully, and giving yourself and others emotional clarity is not only fair but necessary for future peace.

It may entertain, but it fails to set a positive example for viewers who are still forming their understanding of healthy relationships.

The first half is great with a nice bit of comedy. Madhavan is solid most part of it except in some scenes. Overall after long could watch a Bollywood move in one go so is captivating enough.

The movie tries to convey a one sided message of males being judgemental, well the movie itself is judgemental in judging the males so ! When in reality lot of females probably will have issues too or will be judgemental for the kind of things they may believe are ok for them to do or are very cool about (Pyar Ka Panchanama portrays this well). Also probably the dramatic angle of Kusum bhabhi getting involved could've been avoided and rather stick to main story line. This side story also unknowingly (or maybe intentionally) conveys the wrong message of overruling a long standing family structure assuming probably an attraction or a lending shoulder to be love. Many a families have been destroyed with such "love".

If the point of the movie is love only seeks love, then institution of marriage probably shouldn't exist. It is very convenient and affordable to be loving when stakes are not equally high like in marriage.

I watched this movie primarily for R. Madhavan, and he truly delivered an excellent performance. His chemistry with Fatima Sana Shaikh was a definite highlight and widely appreciated.

The film began on a strong note, with each actor doing justice to their role. However, after Curt's arc, the narrative noticeably slowed and unfortunately took on a TV-serial-like tone. Combined with weak dialogues and an underwhelming background score, it became difficult to stay emotionally engaged.

The cinematography stood out, especially in its portrayal of Kolkata's old-world charm. The music compositions and background score were also well-received. However, the integration of side characters felt weak and unconvincing.

While individual performances were commendable, the family chemistry lacked depth toward the end. Although the core message - mutual respect in marriage and relationships - was meaningful, its execution could have been more impactful.

At one point in the movie she says that a nerdy guy like him and a cute girl like her would make a nice romcom . Unfortunately this doesn't happen and what follows is a collection of pointless scenes with confused sentiments.

The plot is about a shy, docile, unromantic Sanskrit teacher Shrirenu who plays a Sitar and a young lady Madhu teaching French language who plays a piano. He belongs to a middle class family of Jamshedpur while she belongs to a Bengali family based in Kolkata.

Despite their different approaches to life both get along fine at first, romance blooms but there are disagreements over petty issues and they break up. They love each other and later when their misunderstandings are getting cleared Madhu's earlier boyfriend makes an appearance. This complicates matters and creates the customery triangle but worse follows when there is an emotional upheaval in both families.

The movie meanders between the endearing and the insipid. While the vicissitudes of romantic relationships are well projected there are quite a few totally unconvincing scenarios in the families of couple. To me the plot twist at the end appeared grossly unconvincing and outlandish. Overall the movie looked like a missed opportunity for the makers. Both Madhavan and Fatima do what the character limitations permit them to do but these characters could have made a better impression if the plotline was realistic and stronger.

A beautiful woman, a french teacher, falls in love with the simplicity and authenticity of a simple shy nerdy guy, a sanskrit teacher nearly 10 years older to her. The story is about how their love gets tested over some hidden issues in Indian society - one of wielding power over women - not of the domestic violence ones, but the subtle and silent one - that outsiders wouldn't really be able to sense.

For instance, showing decisions taken by the women as permitted by the man. The movie touches upon touchy topics of loneliness of unmarried people, marriages that exist without love for decades, and most importantly genuine, authentic equality between a couple - both the man and the woman.

R Madhavan is as his usual best - playing the boy next door, albeit older as naturally as possible.

Ayesha Raza Mishra plays the role of the loving, but vulnerable, wife who's eyes yearn respect from her husband so well.

After Metro in Dino, and now AJK I am falling heel over head for Fatima Sana Shaikh - Amazing screen presence, nuanced acting - she has done a marvelous job. Couldn't take my eyes off her acting, her presence on the screen.