Laila Majnu (U/A)
07/Sep/2018 Love, Drama 2hrs 20mins

3.50

A Heartbreaking Madness that is Intense, Wild and Imtiazy

Avinash Tiwari's performance as Majnu forms the very essence of the film. It is one of those performances that demands so much out of an actor to live up to the legend. And what he has pulled out of the role is insanely brilliant. It is very much a physical performance yet it makes you strike a chor...(more)

Source: Suhansid Srikanth, MovieCrow

3.00

Laila Majnu is a beautiful timeless tale of star-crossed lovers set in contemporary Kashmir.

This is a love story of extremes and at times, the parts of the film do seem a bit unbelievable. When you're retelling a classic tragedy about undying and unrequited love like 'Laila Majnu', you can't expect bubble-gum romance. Sajid's effort is achingly honest and it is visible throughout the film....(more)

Source: Reza Noorani, Times Of India

3.50

At long last, a true romance

This, therefore, is a film about the beholders. About how some are more blessed than others. Here are highly flawed and even doomed characters, yet they partake of something special, enviable and real. Who among us dares judge a true romantic? Love is love.(more)

Source: Raja Sen, Hindustan Times

4.00

You Need Your Heart At The Right Place To Love This!

All said and done, Imtiaz Ali films have a certain loyal fanbase & Laila Majnu is for them. Other people can attempt too but do not expect it to be your usual dose of entertainment because this is different. Laila Majnu is a heartbreak in the visual form & you need your heart to be at right place to...(more)

Source: Umesh Punwani, Koimoi

2.00

Laila Majnu Review

LAILA MAJNU is embellished with some fine performances but it is not meant for the mainstream audience(more)

Source: Bollywood Hungama News Network, Bollywood Hungama

1.00

Much ado about nothing

ajid says he also wanted to make a film that told the real story of Kashmir's youth. So now we know what they would rather be doing: playing unquestioning friends to lovers who sing one too many bad songs.(more)

Source: Shalini Langer, Indian Express

2.00

Avinash Tiwary is star material, but why riddle an epic with Bollywood cliche's?

Dear Sajid and Imtiaz, from the space in your minds where that came from, why could you not have thought up a more credible, imaginative adaptation of Laila Majnu? Why?(more)

Source: Anna MM Vetticad, Firstpost.com