Table of contents
Details
Movie name
Love Aaj Kal
Genre
Romance, Drama
Directed by
Imtiaz Ali
Written by
Imtiaz Ali
Edited by
Aarti Bajaj
Produced by
Dinesh Vijan, Imtiaz Ali
Starring
Kartik Aryan, Sara Ali Khan, Randeep Hooda, Arushi Sharma
Cinematography by
Amit Roy
Music by
Pritam
Production company
Maddock Films, Window Seat Films, Reliance Entertainment
Distributed by
JioCinema, Reliance Entertainment, Pen India Limited, Jio Studios, Carnival Motion Pictures
Release date
14 February 2020
OTT Platform
Jio Cinema, Netflix
Country of Origin
India
Language of Origin
Hindi
Budget of the Film
₹50 crores
Box Office Collection of the Film
₹52.6 crores
Running Time
141 minutes
Story
VIDEO Love Aaj Kal (2020) is a romantic drama directed by Imtiaz Ali, featuring Kartik Aaryan and Sara Ali Khan in the lead roles. The movie revolves around the theme of modern-day love and relationships, and how they compare to those of the past.
The film follows the parallel stories of two couples - Veer and Zoe in the present-day, and Raghu and Leena in the 90s. Veer and Zoe, who are working in the same office, fall in love but struggle to balance their personal and professional lives. Meanwhile, Raghu and Leena's love story is depicted as a more traditional, innocent romance set against the backdrop of a small town.
As the movie progresses, it delves deeper into the complexities of love and relationships, highlighting the challenges and sacrifices that come with it. Veer and Zoe's relationship is put to the test as they struggle to make their long-distance relationship work, while Raghu and Leena's love story faces its own set of challenges.
The film explores themes such as commitment, loyalty, and the changing dynamics of relationships in the modern world. Ultimately, it leaves the viewers with the message that true love is about accepting and embracing each other's flaws and imperfections and finding a way to make it work despite the challenges.
Release
The film will be released in India on February 14, 2020. On April 28, 2020, the film will be accessible for viewing on Netflix and JioCinema. The television debut of Love Aaj Kal took place on Star Plus.
Love Aaj Kal
Critics and spectators gave the film mixed reviews. The film received a 3/5 rating from Ronak Kotecha of the Times of India, who stated that the flashback story is interrupted way too many times to accommodate the film's non-linear storyline. Despite its many flaws, if there's one thing that gladdened me about LAK-2020, it's that IA hasn't lost his ability to script those great scenes we want (and expect) from him, Film Companion's Baradwaj Rangan remarked. Bollywood Hungama scored the film three out of five stars. The film received a rating of 1.5/5 stars from Indian Express.
Cast
Kartik Aaryan in a dual role as - Veer Taneja, Zoe's boyfriend and Raghvendra Raghu Singh aka Raj
Sara Ali Khan as Zoe Chauhan, Veer's girlfriend
Arushi Sharma as Leena Gupta, Raghu ex-love interest
Randeep Hooda as Raghvendra Raghu Singh (adult Raj)
Simone Singh as Mrs. Chauhan, Zoe's mother
Siddharth Shaw as Mr. Rathore
Siddharth Kak as Harshwardhan Mehta
Shataf Figar as Mr. Taneja, Veer's father
Pranati Rai Prakash as Office Girl
Kavita Ghai as Mrs. Taneja, Veer's mother
Vedika Haralalka as Lily, Zoe's friend
Guneet Singh Sodhi , Zoe’s Punjabi Boyfriend
Monika Panwar as Sweety
Crew
VIDEO The film was directed and written by Imtiaz Ali and produced by Dinesh Vijan, Imtiaz Ali under the banner of Maddock Films, Window Seat Films, Reliance Entertainment.
The cinematography for Love Aaj Kal was handled by Amit Roy, who did an excellent job capturing the film's mood and atmosphere. It was Edited by Aarti Bajaj and distributed by JioCinema, Reliance Entertainment, Pen India Limited, Jio Studios, and Carnival Motion Pictures.
Pritam composed the film's songs, with lyrics penned by Irshad Kamil, and the CD was favourably welcomed by audiences. Each soundtrack in the album has its distinct flavour and emotion that was used to create the tale.
Ishaan Chhabra composed the film score. Jubin Nautiyal sings the cinematic version of the reprise version of Shayad, which will be released in April 2021.
The song Aur Tanha is titled Tanna Karta in the film credits, and the song Shayad is sung by Arijit Singh for the Pre-Interval and Jubin Nautiyal for the Post-Interval. Pritam also sang Shayad (Aaj Kal) Lockdown Version featuring Arijit Singh, published on Pritam's YouTube Channel. Sony Music India releases all songs.
Character Analysis
Kartik Aaryan in dual roles
In Love Aaj Kal (2020), actor Kartik Aaryan played a dual role, portraying the characters of Veer and Raghu. The two characters are depicted as different versions of the same person, with Veer representing the modern-day version and Raghu representing the 90s version.
Veer is a software engineer who falls in love with Zoe, played by Sara Ali Khan. He is depicted as a more practical, career-oriented person who struggles to balance his personal and professional life. Raghu, on the other hand, is shown as a more innocent, romantic character who falls in love with Leena, played by debutante Arushi Sharma.
Playing a dual role was a challenging task for Kartik Aaryan, as he had to switch between two different characters with distinct personalities and mannerisms. He reportedly underwent several workshops and rehearsals to get into the skin of both characters and differentiate between them convincingly.
Sara Ali Khan as Zoe Chauhan
Zoe is portrayed as someone who is not afraid to take risks and make bold choices in life. She decides to break up with Veer, played by Kartik Aaryan, as she believes that they are not on the same page in terms of their future goals. She also embarks on a new relationship with a businessman named Raj, played by actor Randeep Hooda, who mentors her and helps her achieve her career aspirations.
Sara Ali Khan's performance as Zoe was widely appreciated by audiences and critics for its freshness and authenticity. She reportedly underwent several workshops and rehearsals to get into the skin of the character and portray her with honesty and conviction.
Sara Ali Khan's chemistry with Kartik Aaryan was also widely appreciated, with many praising their on-screen rapport and the way they complemented each other's performances. The two actors reportedly got along well off-screen as well, which helped them build a natural and effortless chemistry on-screen.
Arushi Sharma as Leena Gupta
Leena's character is depicted as someone who is torn between her love for Raghu and her desire to pursue a better life. She is shown as not afraid to take risks and make bold choices, but is often held back by her insecurities and doubts.
Arushi Sharma's performance as Leena was widely appreciated by audiences and critics for its sincerity and emotional depth. She reportedly underwent several workshops and rehearsals to get into the skin of the character and portray her with honesty and conviction.
Arushi Sharma's chemistry with Kartik Aaryan was also widely appreciated, with many praising their on-screen rapport and the way they complemented each other's performances. The two actors reportedly shared a great bond off-screen as well, which helped them build a natural and effortless chemistry on-screen.
Randeep Hooda as Raghvendra (adult Raj)
Raj is portrayed as a suave and sophisticated businessman who is driven by ambition and success. He is shown as someone who is confident, charming, and charismatic, and who knows how to get what he wants in life. As Zoe's mentor, he guides her through the ups and downs of her career and helps her achieve her goals.
Randeep Hooda's performance as Raj was widely appreciated by audiences and critics for its intensity and depth. He reportedly underwent a physical transformation to get into the skin of the character, losing weight and building a lean, muscular physique.
Randeep Hooda's chemistry with Sara Ali Khan was also widely appreciated, with many praising their on-screen rapport and the way they complemented each other's performances. The two actors reportedly shared a great bond off-screen as well, which helped them build a natural and effortless chemistry on-screen.
Songs
No.
Song Name
Singers
Length of the Song
1
Shayad
Arijit Singh
4:07
2
Haan Main Galat
Arijit Singh, Shashwat Singh
3:38
3
Mehrama
Darshan Raval, Antara Mitra
4:09
4
Rahogi Meri
Arijit Singh
4:13
5
Aur Tanha
KK
4:56
6
Yeh Dooriyan
Mohit Chauhan
4:02
7
Shayad (Reprise)
Arijit Singh, Madhubanti Bagchi
4:06
8
Parmeshwara
Raftaar
3:07
9
Dhak Dhak
Nikhita Gandhi, Akasa Singh
3:29
10
Haan Tum Ho
Arijit Singh , Shilpa Rao
4:51
11
Mehrama (Extended)
Darshan Raval, Antara Mitra
5:37
12
Shayad (Aaj Kal)
Arijit Singh
3:40
Behind the scenes
Imtiaz Ali was said to be considering his next project alongside Sara Ali Khan and Kartik Aaryan on January 17, 2019. On March 1, 2019, it was announced that the pair would collaborate on Ali's directorial debut, with filming to begin in Delhi.
The film's principal photography began in the second week of March 2019, with Aaryan releasing a photo from the set of Khan and him. Khan also posted the photo to her social media accounts. The film's first schedule was completed on March 25, 2019. Khan celebrated the completion of the program by posting a video on her Instagram account. The film's 20-day second schedule began on April 10 in Udaipur. The final 66 days of filming in Himachal Pradesh were concluded on July 1, 2019.
Box Office Collection
Love Aaj Kal grossed 120 million rupees (US$1.5 million) on its first day at the domestic box office. The film grossed 70 million (US$880,000) on its second day. The picture earned 7 crores (US$880,000) on the third day, bringing its total opening weekend earnings to 260 million (US$3.3 million) nett. The film had a worldwide gross collection of 52.6 crores as of 13 March 2020, with a gross of 417 million (US$5.2 million) in India and 109.8 million (US$1.4 million) in overseas.
Interesting Facts
The movie is a spiritual successor to the 2009 film of the same name, also directed by Imtiaz Ali, which starred Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone in the lead roles.
The soundtrack of the movie, composed by Pritam, features a mix of genres, including Hindi, hip-hop, and electronic dance music.
Actress Sara Ali Khan learned to ride a Royal Enfield bike for her role in the movie. She also reportedly took dance lessons to prepare for her role.
The movie was released on Valentine's Day in 2020, and despite mixed reviews from critics, it performed well at the box office.
Imtiaz Ali reportedly rewrote the film's script several times before finalizing the story. He was inspired by his own experiences of love and relationships, as well as by the changing dynamics of love in the modern world.
The movie was initially titled Aaj Kal, but it was later changed to Love Aaj Kal to draw a connection to the 2009 film of the same name.
The movie was released in both Hindi and English, with the English version titled Love Nowadays. This was done to cater to a wider international audience.
Conclusion
Love Aaj Kal (2020) is a modern-day romantic drama that explores the complexities of relationships in today's fast-paced world. With its fresh and engaging storyline, captivating performances by the lead cast, and soulful soundtrack, the film received positive reviews from both audiences and critics. Imtiaz Ali's direction and screenplay were widely appreciated for their sensitive portrayal of contemporary relationships. At the same time, Kartik Aaryan and Sara Ali Khan's natural chemistry added depth and authenticity to their performances. The film's exploration of the changing dynamics of love and commitment resonated with audiences, making Love Aaj Kal (2020) a memorable addition to the genre of contemporary romantic dramas.
How to Book a Personalised Celebrity Message from a celebrity similar to celebrities from (Love Aaj Kal Movie) on Tring?
Movies are something that everybody loves and watching you’re favorite star on screen is a treat. But what if you get a chance to get a personalised celebrity shoutout from your favorite Movie Star?
Yes, its absolutely possible! You wanna how? #JustTringIt.
Book a personalised video message from your favorite celebrity like Shankar Mahadevan , Shakti Kapoor, Shaan ,and many more.
All the best experiences, moments and amazing wishes/ gifts in one FREE Celebrity Video!
It takes just 3 steps to share the best wishes with your favorite one. Surprise your loved ones now!
Click here to fill out the form above.
Click on “Claim Your Rewards”
Select your favourite celebrity.
Your Personalised Celebrity Shoutout Video/Message will be delivered on your mail/Whatsapp which takes care of the happiness of your loved one as well as your pocket!
Ready to make memories? Book your wish now!