It’s not just another movie. It is a social statement. Even today, despite living in the hub of San Francisco, where the “love is love” revolution started, the perfectly packed theatre in Santa Clara was a tad bit shocked to see the brown protagonists of a gay love story set in small town India; till the momentum of the romcom took over and then it was just acceptance; just like the generation of parents in the story.

What a refreshing take on a sensitive topic this was. Woven in a myraid of angles, yet subtly conveys the travesty associated with generations of homophobia. At some point of time in the movie, you will stop thinking of gender and start thinking of struggles of lovers.

As the scientist father of Aman, played by Gajaraj Rao says succintly, he cannot promise he will change his mind about the issue but he will support his son and his choices, We think that is a start to accepting that as generations pass, Indian parents have to learn that they cannot determine the choices of their children or have their children live the aspirations of other people, under societal pressure.

The underlying social message is very beautifully woven into the narrative without making it preachy. The character of Kartik, a big town protagonist, aptly potrayed by Ayushman Khurana, is bolder, more vocal and literally gives two F’s about what others think because he has learnt to stand up for his individuality while the other protagonist, Aman, potrayed brilliantly by Jitendra Kumar is closeted and willing to live a compromised life by agreeing to marry a girl to keep his family satisfied.

What follows is a beautiful narration of love, interpersed with funny sequences and crisp dialogues, a roller coaster ride of situations and circumstances. We recommend this watch for its perfect direction, authentic acting by all the cast- not one misfit in the crew, brilliant editing, and a faultless narrative.