Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya is an upcoming Hindi romantic comedy film starring Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon in the lead roles. Directed by debutant duo Amit Joshi and Aradhana Sah, the film is produced by Dinesh Vijan under the banner of Maddock Films. Set to release theatrically on 9th February 2024, Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya has already created excitement with its fresh storyline and lead pair’s chemistry. Let’s take a closer look at what this Shahid-Kriti starrer has to offer.
The Cast
Shahid Kapoor as Aryan
Shahid Kapoor plays the role of Aryan, a cheerful and lively young Punjab boy who falls head over heels in love with SIFRA, unaware that she is a humanoid robot. This is Shahid’s first romantic film after Kabir Singh and he seems perfectly cast as the innocent Aryan.
Kriti Sanon as SIFRA
Kriti Sanon enacts the character of SIFRA, an advanced AI-based android robot who is created as a prototype by scientists. With her charming personality, she wins over Aryan’s heart. Kriti’s brilliant acting skills make her ideal to portray the human-like SIFRA convincingly.
Dharmendra as Aryan’s Grandfather
Veteran actor Dharmendra portrays the role of Aryan’s grandfather. His scenes with SIFRA, thinking she is Aryan’s lover, lend great comedy.
Dimple Kapadia as Aryan’s Grandmother
Dimple Kapadia plays Aryan’s authoritative grandmother who decides to get Aryan and SIFRA married off, leading to hilarious situations.
Anupam Kher as Aryan’s Father
Known for his comic prowess, Anupam Kher enacts the role of Aryan’s traditional father. His interactions with SIFRA promise lots of laughs.
The Story and Plot
Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya revolves around Aryan, a cheerful young man living in Punjab who meets SIFRA accidentally during a tech expo. SIFRA is a humanoid AI robot created by scientists as a prototype but has escaped from the facility.
Aryan finds himself immediately attracted to SIFRA’s lively personality and both start spending time together, unaware of her robotic identity. When Aryan decides to take SIFRA home to introduce her to his joint family, comedy of errors follows.
His family assumes SIFRA is Aryan’s girlfriend and decide to get them married immediately. They make preparations in full celebratory Punjabi style to welcome the to-be bride.
Meanwhile, SIFRA’s creator Professor Sarkar is searching for his missing humanoid invention. Aryan soon discovers the truth about SIFRA’s robotic identity and is thrown into confusion, wondering if he should pursue this unusual love story.
How Aryan handles the situation and confronts his family about SIFRA being a robot forms the rest of the film’s plot.
The Highlight Elements
Unique and Progressive Concept
Unlike regular rom-coms, Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya explores a distinctive love story between a human and humanoid robot. This new age storyline makes it stand out.
Endearing Chemistry Between the Lead Actors
Shahid and Kriti’s pairing oozes freshness and their scenes exude charming chemistry, promising entertainment. Their acting prowess enhances it.
Rib-tickling Comedy
The script uses the human-robot love story angle to create hilarious situations as Aryan’s family tries getting them married not knowing SIFRA’s identity.
Emotional Quotient
The dilemma faced by Aryan in pursuing his feelings for SIFRA knowing she is a robot adds heart-touching emotional moments amidst the comedy.
Chartbuster Music
With tracks like “Laal Peeli Akhiyaan” and the remake “Teri Baaton Mein”, the music of the film is already a big hit.
Picturesque Locations
From urban Delhi to rural Punjab, the film boasts of visually appealing frames and cinematography capturing the different landscapes.
What Works?
- Novel and inventive storyline
- Crackling lead pair chemistry
- Rip-roaring comedy situational scenes
- Power packed acting performances
- Foot tapping music
- Beautiful cinematography
- Emotional undercurrent depicting dilemma of human-robot love
What Could Have Been Better?
- More depth to the AI robot character SIFRA
- Tighter editing in second half
- Climax could have had more impact
- Supporting characters could be more well-etched
- Less repetitive comedy in parts
Audience Reception & Box Office Predictions
- Trailer received 30M+ views indicating positive buzz
- Songs are hit with “Laal Peeli Akhiyaan” topping charts
- Predicted to earn ₹100 crores domestically
- Shahid’s star power andgenre to attract audience
- Positive word of mouth will boost collections
- Clean family entertainer, well-suited for Valentine’s Day release
- Strong opening of ₹10-12 crores on Day 1 expected
- Likely to emerge a box office success and Entertainer of the season
Streaming Details
Theatrical Release
Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya hits the big screens worldwide on 9th February 2024. Book tickets on BookMyShow or PayTM.
OTT Platform
The film is expected to premiere on Netflix or Amazon Prime Video by April 2024, 8 weeks after its theatrical release.
Final Verdict
Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya has all the elements – comedy, romance, drama, music – to strike a chord with audiences. Backed by Shahid-Kriti’s chemistry and unique concept, it makes for a highly entertaining Valentine’s Day watch for the entire family. Don’t miss it!