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Love Aaj Kal(2020)

5.1/10
Hindi141 minsdirect-to-OTT

Love Aaj Kal (2020) is a 141-minute Hindi film directed by Imtiaz Ali. The film features Kartik Aaryan, Randeep Hooda and Sara Ali Khan. With a rating of 5.1/10 and a hit verdict at the box office.

Director:Imtiaz Ali
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny

Love Aaj Kal is streaming on Hotstar and Netflix since 14 February 2020.

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Hotstar, Netflix
OTT Release Date
14 February 2020
Theatrical Release
13 February 2020
Director
Imtiaz Ali
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 21m
Rating
5.1/10

Storyline

A young couple today struggles to balance their careers with their relationship. Their story is compared to a love story from the past. The older tale might show them a different way to handle modern problems.

Two eras. One timeless question: what is love?

Film Details

5.1Rating
141Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date13 February 2020
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsLove Aaj Kal 2

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
loveidentityfamilyfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Love Aaj Kal

Cast reunions in this film: Randeep Hooda & Pritam Chakraborty (4 films together), Imtiaz Ali & Pritam Chakraborty (3 films together), Kartik Aaryan & Pritam Chakraborty (2 films together), Pritam Chakraborty & Dinesh Vijan (2 films together), and Dinesh Vijan & Sara Ali Khan (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film was originally planned to be a direct sequel to the 2009 'Love Aaj Kal' but became a completely new story.
  • The song 'Haan Main Galat' was shot in the same Lucknow location as the song 'Aahun Aahun' from the 2009 film.
  • The film's climax was reshot after initial test screenings received negative feedback from audiences.
  • A real, functioning café was built for the film's London portions, which was later opened to the public for a short time.
  • The film's title track uses a similar musical motif to the 2009 film's love theme, creating a subtle connection.
  • It was one of the last major Bollywood films to have a wide theatrical release before cinemas closed due to the pandemic in 2020.
  • Director Imtiaz Ali has said the film explores how the idea of 'sacrifice' in love has changed between generations.

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