LEKAR HUM DEEWANA DIL is a rom-com film directed by Arif Ali, starring Armaan Jain and Deeksha Seth.
The film revolves around Dino and Karishma who decide to get married only to realize the problems involved with matrimony.
Being directed by Arif Ali, LHDD does have similar shades that were present in his brother, Imitiaz Ali's LOVE AAJ KAL. Therefore, Arif Ali attempts to direct a similar rom-com; with its youth as its target audience. He even introduces Ranbir Kapoor's cousin, Armaan Jain, and newcomer, Deeksha Seth, in his debut film. However, the real question is: Does LHDD succeed?
LHDD starts off by introducing us to its main characters, with college and friendship as its background; however, its evident that the main plot point is marriage. Inspite of tackling quite a mature topic for a film aimed at youth, LHDD does manage to somewhat do justice.
However, there are several flaws in this film that prevents this film from outshining. While the first half is quite enjoyable with its witty one-liners and the very introduction to Dino and Karishma's insane idea, the second half completely derails from its unique story and goes down the same monotonously cliché'd plot seen in mostly every cliché'd film in Bollywood. This doesn't mean that its audience doesn't see it coming; no, one must know that entering LHDD means that ultimately all's well that ends well. However, one does hope that the director might have done it in a much better way. And speaking of 'a much better way', the story could have had some polishing done to it as well. While the film does have its heart in the right place, its plot is EXTREMELY haywire (Hint: we're in a jungle at one point in the film).
Another shoutout to the film's runtime, which is 2h20m; with its first half spanning for 1h30m. LHDD would have been much better if they chopped out the unnecessary details which meant the film could have wrapped up by around the 2h mark.
The acting isn't quite grand either. It's evident that Armaan Jain is making a great attempt, however, it requires a lot more work. Deeksha Seth, on the other hand, did quite a decent job; but maybe she required better material to showcase her true acting.
Some of the plus points of the film is the several character quirks and without a doubt, AR Rahman's soundtrack. The film contains several chartbusters, however, LHDD blows through most of them in the first half. Why? I have no idea.
In conclusion, LEKAR HUM DEEWANA DIL would've been better if its plot would've been more straightforward and its acting and direction, polished. The film is quite a decent watch if you're extremely bored or looking for a timepass flick; it'll entertain, and mostly appeal to the youth, as intended.
LEKAR HUM DEEWANA DIL- 5.9/10
