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This is a slightly oddball film. The story is quite basic about two families who hate each other and the film has some very graphics scenes that you don't normally see in Bollywood films (not suitable for under 18s). So if you're expecting typical Bollywood fare then this film doesn't provide it and I understand the low ratings are probably being given for these reasons.

However, the acting of the star cast is excellent. Ranbir puts in a powerhouse performance and absolutely nails every scene. He handles the action and psychotic scenes incredibly well. But Bobby Deol outshines even Ranbir with his shorter and more intense performance. It is without doubt the best acting performance of Bobby's career. His entry scene to the Jamal Jamaloo song is superb and he steals the show with his dance steps that leave a lasting impression, as well as his emotional and action scenes. The performance of all the other cast is also top notch. The film is also well mounted with brilliant technical aspects and production values. The film dares to be original and deliver something different rather than follow a tried and tested formula, and full kudos to Sandeep Reedy (Director & Producer) for attempting a new approach. For these reasons I give the film 10/10.

Laila Majnu is a fairly average film. Rishi Kapoor performs his role well but is limited by the scope of the story which doesn't quite pull off the tragic love story theme. Ranjeeta delivers a decent performance in this her debut film. The rest of the cast is just ok.

The real surprise of the film are the songs by Mohammad Rafi composed by Madan Mohan. The Director and Rishi Kapoor had wanted Shailendra Singh to sing the songs but Madan Mohan put his foot down and said only Rafi would sing his songs otherwise he would quit the project. The Director eventually agreed and Rafi was signed.

Rafi is superb in every single song and, although he was around 50 at the time, he moulded his voice to suit Rishi Kapoor (who was around 20) and the result was mesmerising - it was a perfect match! Kishore Kumar had become the top Bollywood playback singer in the early 70s but the songs of this film in 1976 re-established Rafi as the top singer until his death in 1980. Tere Dar Pe Aya Hoon, Iss Reshmi Pazeb and Barbaad e Mohabat are all outstanding songs by Rafi and show why he is a true singing genius. Because of the music, an average film got elevated to blockbuster status.

Dilip Kumar's acting and few good songs by Mohd Rafi and Asha Bhosle are the exceptional features in an otherwise very average film.