Saif Ali Khan’s son, Ibrahim Ali Khan and Khushi Kapoor’s Nadaaniyan is a pleasing rom-com that offers a fresh breeze of romance and can be enjoyed with family.
Ibrahim Ali Khan and Khushi Kapoor in Nadaaniyan
Director: Shauna Gautam
Star cast: Ibrahim Ali Khan, Khushi Kapoor, Suniel Shetty, Mahima Chaudhry, Jugal Hansraj, Dia Mirza
Where to watch: Netflix
Runtime: 1hr 59mins
Rating: 3 Stars
Pia Jaisingh (Khushi Kapoor), an elite-but-emotional Delhi girl, is on the verge of losing her sisters-like best friends. Pia lies to save her bond, and then she compels her school batchmate Arjun Mehta (Ibrahim Ali Khan) to support her false story by becoming her boyfriend for Rs 25,000 per week. Arjun, bound to his ambition, agrees for it. What follows is a rollercoaster ride of emotions, where Pia and Arjun discover more about their loved ones, their passions, and the real meaning of love and companionship.
Backed by Karan Johar’s Nadaaniyan is among the anticipated releases of the year. The film marks the acting debut of Saif Ali Khan’s son, Ibrahim Ali Khan, opposite Khushi Kapoor, along with a talented supporting cast, including Suniel Shetty, Mahima Chaudhry, Jugal Hansraj, and Dia Mirza. After watching the film, one thing is for sure, Ibrahim Ali Khan makes an impressive debut. Though he needs little polishing, and has ample scope for improvement. Ibrahim surely has the capability to carry the Nawab legacy ahead.
What works in favour of Nadaaniyan is self-awareness of the makers, emphasizing the theme of elite Delhites, and their rich brats studying in high-end schools. From the very first frame, the film will make you realise that the characters are snobbish, and their traits are subtly explained without wasting time. Nadaaniyan highlights how the new-gen is practical enough to prioritise ambition over love. The school kids seek AI help to express love. They validate companionship by posing romantically for social media likes.
Watch the trailer of Nadaaniyan
Pia lives in a patriarchal family, where they think that their law firm, Jaisingh & Sons, needs a male heir to carry the legacy. Pia’s friends live in their bubble, and consider themselves superior to others. Whereas, Arjun hails from a middle-class family, and comparatively cool parents, played by Jugal and Dia. Pia’s parents, played by Suniel and Mahima, lend good support to the screenplay, and their action indirectly affects Pia and Arjun’s relationship.
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