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2.50
Mouthwatering Biryani sans flavor
Yash Raj films� is a big budget trusted brand providing you no-nonsense and reasonable romantic entertainment. Except for the flawless performances of Aditya Roy Kapur, Parineeti Chopra and Anupam Kher, the movie does not offer you anything interesting. The climax though predictable is abrupt, flat and leaves no impact. The movie highlights the serious and rampant dowry issue but the comical representation and weak plot fails to deliver a strong anti-dowry message. The songs and lyrics are brilliant and adds bit of a flavor to the movie but overall it is a one-time watch only if you are a fan of Aditya Roy Kapur and Parineeti Chopra.(more)
Source: Anant Vernerkar, MovieCrow
3.00
Daawat-e-Ishq from slipping into total futility.
The two have nothing in common. Gulrez is an English-speaking MBA. Tariq is a high school dropout who is good only at rustling up the greatest biryani in town. Yet she agrees to spend three days with him so that the twosome can get to know each other before they exchange nuptial vows. Daawat-e-Ishq tosses and turns its way through a series of facile twists as complications triggered by Gulrez�s outrageous playacting get worse with each move she makes. All this makes sense only up to a point. But thanks to the likeable lead pair, the good-natured banter between them and the eventual intent of the film prevent Daawat-e-Ishq from slipping into total futility. It might not be the grand feast that it promises to be, but some its flavours are alluring enough for the film to be a reasonably appetizing one-time watch.(more)
Source: Saibal Chatterjee , NDTV Movies
2.50
Daawat-e-Ishq is a disappointing recipe of love.
Quite like its story, the film thugs you into believing it�s all about lofty, delicious, gourmet cinema. Sadly it�s none of those and not even close. When the story doesn�t work, nothing about the film can work, not even the performances. The film doesn�t even rise up to be a passable watch. It is an excruciating bore lacking the fundamental thrill factor. Predictable and mediocre, Daawat-E-Ishq is the not a film Aditya, Parineeti and mostly Habib Faisal can pass for posterity.(more)
Source: Mohar Basu, Koimoi
3.00
Daawat-e-Ishq is a delicious invite you shouldn't say no to
The screenplay of DEI follows the traditional Mumbaiyya path, which means it�s linear and classic in nature. The first twist of the story takes place at 20 minutes into the film, while the second happens at 20 minutes before the climax. But, DEI is not just about following the set pattern. It�s refreshing in many aspects. First of all, it dares to take on a subject like 498A. Second, it has a male lead who represents the urban youth in a better way than most of the Bollywood �macho� flicks. Third, it maintains the essence of small cities. Fourth, it celebrates the food culture of Hyderabad and Lucknow, something that is uniquely similar in both sides of the Vindhyas. (more)
Source: Rohit Vats, Hindustan Times
1.50
Aditya, Parineeti�s film is an unpalatable snoozefest
The story of a bright-eyed Hyderabadi �potti� and a strapping Lucknowi lad (I would use a better alliteration here, but will desist) swilling biryani and kabab and phirni should be, by all rights, popping with flavour. But �Daawat-e-Ishq� is so depressingly bland that you wonder who cooked this one up, and for whom? -(more)
Source: Shubhra Gupta, Indian Express
3.50
Go for this Daawat
Parineeti and Aditya are awesome in this film. Parineeti is convincing as always and Aditya makes Tariq adorable. You can't help but feel bad when he is betrayed. Both the actors have got the diction from Lucknow and Hyderabad just right. And above all the two share great chemistry together. Anupam Kher as the father delivers yet another fabulous performance. Music by Sajid - Wajid is strictly average, they could have done much better. Daawat-e-Ishq may not be a perfect film but it's an adorable love story and the two young actors make it paisa vasool. Go for it because the taste is just right (more)
Source: Rohit Khilnani , India Today
3.00
Daawat-E-Ishq's best ingredient is charm!
No longer self-conscious, tepid or droopy, the man shines as the robust Tariq. On the surface, everything about his look screams garish flamboyance that�s aimed to put off but the rom-com relies on him to articulate a sincerity that will blur the kitsch and render him likeable, even attractive. Save for a slight Hyderabadi parlance in her speech, the dynamics of Parineeti�s role aren�t all that new. She�s defied before, she�s schemed before, and she�s given into wild impulses before. But whether she�s inquiring about turning black money into white or asserting a woman�s right to retain her surname after marriage, its her pluck and effervescence that gives Daawat-E-Ishq the courage to push the plot in a tricky direction in its third act, see where it goes and yet pull off a win-win conclusion. Implausible but take it with a pinch of salt.(more)
Source: Sukanya Verma., Rediff.com
3.00
Statutory Warning: Do not watch this film on an empty stomach, lest the growling belly overpowers the sweet of this gastronomic love affair.
Habib Faisal's offering is definitely fresher than a packaged, frozen meal; but when he's not paying attention the story boils over and the flavour escapes quickly. The second half crumbles (guess some recipes got nixed here) and the climax is far from slurp-worthy. There are some 'specials of the day' like Booji's goofiness during the con-act, and the line-up of dowry-hungry men walking into the trap, but the characters are not as indulgent as the dishes. Parineeti displays 'high-cal' emotions once again, with her sweet Hyderabadi accent and superb confidence. Aditya charmingly shows flair with his Lucknowi style and ada. Their chemistry doesn't simmer; it's low-fat kulfi at best. Kher peppers it with a stand-out sorbet act. This one won't fill your hungry hearts, but one serving (not too bland, not too spicy) isn't too bad for your appetite. (more)
Source: Madhureeta Mukherjee,, Times Of India