Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- None
- witty
- romantic
- wistful
- date night
- romantic evening
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film likable and emotionally engaging, praising its contemporary concept, performances, dialogue, music, humor, and polished direction despite some unevenness and second-half melodrama.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Jai and Meera's modern separation is intercut with Veer's account of pursuing Harleen in 1965 India.
The London-centered present runs alongside Veer's 1965 India love story.
Meera moves toward restoring heritage buildings in India while Jai pursues work and relationships across London and America.
The film's critical reception specifically praises its soundtrack, costumes, and cinematography within a contemporary Bollywood setting.
Films like Love Aaj Kal, and why
Jab We Met
contemporary romantic comedy balancing modern urban relationships with emotional self-discovery
Socha Na Tha
Hindi romance marked by witty dialogue, lively chemistry, and an emotionally sincere love story
Namastey London
cross-cultural romantic comedy with travel, relationship uncertainty, and polished musical spectacle
Movie Details
- Director
- Imtiaz Ali
- Release Date
- 2009-07-31
- Runtime
- 128 min
- Rating
- 6.3 / 10 (119)
Cast
- Saif Ali Khan
- Deepika Padukone
- Rishi Kapoor
- Rahul Khanna
- Giselli Monteiro
- Raj Zutshi
- Neetu Singh
- Florence Brudenell-Bruce
- Kavi Shastri
- Vir Das
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Eros Now Select Apple TV channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Love Aaj Kal about?
- A stylish Hindi romantic comedy compares a modern couple's drifting ambitions with an older love story to argue that genuine connection can outlast changing times.
- What is Love Aaj Kal like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Love Aaj Kal as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Love Aaj Kal violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Love Aaj Kal.
- What did critics think of Love Aaj Kal?
- Critics broadly found the film likable and emotionally engaging, praising its contemporary concept, performances, dialogue, music, humor, and polished direction despite some unevenness and second-half melodrama.
- Which films are like Love Aaj Kal?
- Films with a similar feel include Jab We Met, Socha Na Tha, and Namastey London.
- How long is Love Aaj Kal?
- Love Aaj Kal runs 128 minutes.
- Where can I watch Love Aaj Kal?
- In United States, Love Aaj Kal streams on Eros Now Select Apple TV channel.
