Overview

• Directed by Vivek Soni and produced by Karan Johar’s Dharmatic Entertainment, the film premiered on Netflix on July 11
• The story follows a 42-year-old Sanskrit teacher and a 32-year-old French instructor whose arranged match blossoms into a modern romance through a sex-chatting app
• Critics and audiences have commended R. Madhavan and Fatima Sana Shaikh for their authentic chemistry and nuanced performances
• Reviewers have highlighted the film’s examination of patriarchy and gender roles as a key strength
• Some critiques have focused on the screenplay’s predictability and uneven pacing as detracting from its feminist intent