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After watching the trailer of Loveyapa, I was genuinely intrigued and eager to see the film. Having appreciated Junaid Khan's performance in Maharaj, my expectations were high. However, the film's lacklustre promotions, especially the social media backlash over Junaid's awkward dance steps, coupled with negative public and critical reception, initially dampened my enthusiasm.

Now that it has premiered on Disney+, I decided to give it a fair chance and I'm glad I did. I'm happy to report that I was pleasantly surprised.

Loveyapa is an easy, enjoyable watch. It's well-acted, nicely shot and features good music. The ensemble cast delivers solid performances throughout.

Junaid Khan gives a commendable performance. His character-a brash young Delhiite- stark contrast to his real-life persona, yet he portrays it convincingly. I wasn't expecting much from Khushi Kapoor, given her previous performance in "The Archies," but surprisingly, she shows marked improvement. She emotes well, particularly through her eyes and expressions. However, her diction and thick accent remain problematic; Hindi doesn't come naturally to her, and she'll need to work on this to have longevity in the industry.

The film itself isn't without issues. The story is uneven, riddled with plot holes, and occasionally crass, patriarchal, and misogynistic, typical of Bollywood. Still, it's more watchable than many recent big-budget franchises or hyper-nationalistic, star-heavy releases.

Yes, nepotism plays a role in casting (as it always has), but that's an industry reality, not unique to this movie. Privilege plays a role in who gets opportunities and while it may not be fair, it's reflective of broader societal structures.

Perhaps the film's underperformance stems from the growing resentment toward star kids. Critics like Anupama Chopra and Sucharita Tyagi, usually balanced, seemed unnecessarily harsh on this one. While Loveyapa is flawed, it's the second film for both leads and expecting perfection is unreasonable; it doesn't deserve such nitpicking.

Interestingly, the recent re-release of Sanam Teri Kasam and its cult following serve as a reminder that sometimes films are appreciated more in retrospect.

Overall, I recommend "Loveyapa" for a fun, and easy watch. Flaws aside, it's a step up from the mediocrity flooding theatres lately. I rate it a solid 7 out of 10.

The film depicts quite well how are lives are shaped by the small small actions we take in our daily routine. The two parallel lives of the leading lady is very well shown. Gwyneth Paltrow is brilliant in this film one of those rare actresses who is not only beautiful but can act as well, equally at ease portraying sexy character or the pretty girl next door!! Her best friend is good too as for John Lych he really makes you pity his character and John Hannah though annoys you a bit with his very thick accent but was good overall though not perfect casting in his case.

All in all this is indeed a Rom-Com with a difference, highly recommended to while away a slow night!