Shaandaar -2015-

Despite the glossy exterior, the cracks in the foundation were visible from the first frame. The primary criticism leveled against Shaandaar was its "forced quirk." Vikas Bahl seemed to be trying too hard to replicate the eccentric vibe of Wes Anderson films but lacked the emotional core that makes Anderson’s movies resonate.

Recent academic analysis has highlighted how Shaandaar uses its insomniac protagonists to touch upon broader mental health issues, albeit in a stylized and "chill" manner. shaandaar -2015-

Such as the eccentricities of the "Harry Potter-esque" grandmother. Whimsical Fantasy: Including talking crows and animated backstories. Emotional Drama: Despite the glossy exterior, the cracks in the

: Critics praised the chemistry between Shahid and Alia, the music, and the beautiful cinematography. Such as the eccentricities of the "Harry Potter-esque"

The film lurches into a bizarre, hyper-stylized satire of rich, dysfunctional families. Pankaj Kapur (Shahid’s real-life father) plays a deadpan, fortune-hunting patriarch. Sanjay Kapoor is a muscle-flexing buffoon. And then there’s the father-daughter boxing match. And the oddly incestuous undertones of the rival family. The screenplay, co-written by Bahl and Chaitally Parmar, mistakes volume for wit, and caricature for comedy. Scenes don’t build; they just… happen. The wedding planning is forgotten. The insomnia is forgotten. The romance becomes a series of music videos strung together by awkward silences.