By “Teri Baaton Mein Aise Uljha Jiya” unfolds the tale of Aryan Agnihotri (Shahid Kapoor), a robotics engineer who inadvertently becomes entangled in a project testing a human-like female robot. The narrative takes an unexpected turn when Aryan, unknowingly, falls in love with the robot, named Sifra (Kriti Sanon), raising questions about the potential partnership and marriage between man and machine. The film navigates this uncharted territory with a blend of laughter and surprises.
Review: In the current discourse around artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential impact on human lives, the romantic comedy by writer-director duo Amit Joshi and Aradhana Sah delves into the proximity of a romance with a robot to reality. Aryan, working on a project for his maasi and boss Urmila (Dimple Kapadia) in the US, is attended to by Sifra, the robot programmed to make him fall in love. However, the revelation of her true nature leaves him outraged at being part of a lab experiment. Despite this, an inexplicable connection draws him to Sifra, leading him to convince his maasi to send her to India for the ultimate test – surviving amidst a large, eccentric Indian family fixated on Aryan’s marriage.
The film introduces a fresh and entertaining concept within a quirky setting, offering laughs through the absurd situations encountered by the human-robot couple. However, the initial build-up takes time, particularly in scenes depicting Sifra’s integration into Aryan’s family. The narrative gains momentum towards the end after a significant twist.
While the concept is unique, the storytelling occasionally meanders, and the exploration of the man vs. machine debate and responsible AI use feels hurried. The film finds its charm in the romantic chemistry between Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon. Kriti’s poker-faced robotic portrayal and well-timed laughter add humor, while Shahid effortlessly embodies the role of a love-struck individual. Dharmendra and Dimple Kapadia deliver endearing performances, and the soundtrack by Sachin-Jigar, Tanishk Bagchi, and Mitraz enhances the film’s appeal.
Amidst the dominance of mega-scale action films, “Teri Baaton Mein Aise Uljha Jiya” presents a refreshing concept infused with humor and a captivating soundtrack. Although the situational comedy faces moments of repetition and uneven pacing, it ultimately succeeds in providing an entertaining cinematic experience.
