Chand Mera Dil Review: Relatable romantic drama that highlights the challenges faced by young couples
Chand Mera Dil Movie Rating: 3 Stars
Watched Chand Mera Dil movie in Cinema. Let’s focus on the complete details, story, positive/negatives and at last my view on this movie.
Cast: Lakshya, Ananya Panday, Paresh Pahuja, Manish Chaudhari, Iravati Harshe and Charu Shankar
Director: Vivek Soni
Release Date: 22nd May 2026 in cinemas
Story: Movie revolves around Aarav (Lakshya) and Chandni (Ananya Panday) are doing engineering from same batch of Hyderabad university. He is instantly smitten by her, and She too finds herself attracted to him and soon, the two start dating. All goes well until one day, everything changes.
Chandni gets pregnant and does not want to abort after ready earlier. So, they decided to get married and later she delivers a baby girl named Kavya. Since they don’t have good jobs, Aarav and Chandni struggle to make both ends meet. Then start the problems. One day, Aarav loses his temper while talking to Chandni. In a fit of rage, he even raises his hand to slap Chandni. That does it.
Chandni walks out on him, taking their daughter with her. Aarav apologizes but to no avail. Soon, she sends him a divorce notice. The couple’s families intervene but Chandni is unrelenting. Within no time, there’s a new man Kevin (Paresh Pahuja) in her life with him she wants to marry. What happens thereafter?
Positives
1. Performances
2. Background Music
3. Songs
4. Climax
5. Cinematography
Negatives
1. Length
2. Direction
3. Uneven Screenplay
4. Unconvincing Story
Durgesh Tiwary’s View: When I watched the trailer of this film plan to watch it my free time as loved the trailer especially songs. College sweethearts Aarav and Chandni get married following an unplanned pregnancy. Their passionate love is upended when an incident drives a wedge in their relationship.
Chand Mera Dil story is inspired by Hollywood film It Ends With Us although a lot of changes have been made. The film is not limited merely to college romance; rather, it illustrates how a major decision taken at a young age transforms the lives of two individuals and the nature of their relationship. Filled with love, pain, understanding, and maturity, this story portrays the relationships of today’s youth in a remarkably authentic and beautiful manner. The first half effectively depicts a realistic take on urban romance and early parenthood. The couple’s journey from passionate young lovers to two people navigating domestic life, and the toll it takes on their personalities and careers, will resonate with viewers. Their struggle feels convincing because they are pushed into adulthood at a stage when they should have been focusing on themselves and their ambitions. It also addresses the pressure on men to provide, as Aarav takes it upon himself to support Chandni and their newborn daughter, while refusing to let his wife lend a helping hand. The film’s treatment feels remarkably real and relatable. Several scenes are shot with such artistry that you find yourself feeling deeply connected to the characters and their environment. The cinematography stands out as one of the film’s most beautiful aspects. The romance between Chandni and Aarav is quite fresh. Hence the first half is fairly interesting. Even after interval, there are some scenes which would appeal to the public. For instance, the scene in which Aarav’s parents make a surprise appearance for Aarav and Chandni’s first wedding anniversary is very well written. The film’s music is truly its soul. The songs are already trending online and beautifully amplify the emotional depth of the story. Faheem Abdullah, Shreya Ghoshal, and the other artists associated with the soundtrack have done a magnificent job. Every song blends seamlessly with the film’s mood, whether it captures love, joy, heartbreak, or the silence that often exists within relationships. The background score further elevates several key moments, making the emotions feel even more impactful.
Lakshya delivers an incredibly authentic and emotive performance in the role of Aarav. His facial expressions and emotional scenes lend significant depth to the narrative. There were scenes that could have easily gone overdramatic if not performed in the right proportion, but he handled them brilliantly. He doesn’t act only through his expressions; he acts with every cell in his body. Meanwhile, Ananya Panday delivers one of her finest performances to date in the role of Chandni. Her dialogue delivery and emotional moments, in particular, leave a lasting impression. She makes sure the audience feels every emotion her character goes through. The chemistry between the two emerges as the film’s greatest strength. The supporting cast, too, has performed their respective parts with sincerity, thereby bolstering the storyline.
However, the film is not without its flaws. Biggest drawback is its uneven screenplay which is not very convincing. The viewers find Chandni’s obstinate, unrelenting and unforgiving stand irritating after a point of time, especially considering that Aarav had lost his temper and raised his hand in anger to silence Chandni for the first time. Agreed, Chandni had had a traumatic past, but that’s her problem for which she seems to be punishing husband Aarav. Therefore, although Chandni considers herself to be the victim, she soon becomes the perpetrator (at least in the eyes of the viewers) because of her rigid stand. What’s more, Aarav, who had wronged Chandni, soon gains the sympathy of the audience. While the gaining of sympathy is alright, Chandni becoming unreasonable will not go down well with the viewers. The audience also wonder why Chandni’s mother taunts Aarav’s mother on the point of a husband beating his wife, because Chandni herself had confessed before Aarav that she had had a traumatic past as her father used to beat her mother. The point of Aarav’s family being dysfunctional does not come through well enough. Also, the reason for Chandni’s change of heart after she gets engaged to Kevin looks hurried and is not half as impactful as it ought to have been. This is because it is sought to be established through just a few dialogues. Another point which is bound to irritate the viewers is the number of times Chandni apologizes to Aarav while herself not willing to forgive him. Although the drama is about separation between lovers, the writers are not able to move the audience to tears, which is the biggest drawback of the screenplay. Vivek Soni’s direction is alright but his choice of subject leaves something to be desired. The second act suffers from pacing issues, and melodrama takes over. Introducing Chandni’s colleague Kevin as part of a love triangle, and Aarav spending time with Kaavya, slows down the story. The family track is weak and underutilized. A lot happens in the lives of Aarav and Chand and yet, they don’t make it a point to establish contact with each other. They do try, but by then, it’s too late. Moreover, the scene where Aarav’s parents discover the truth in the first half seems to have been abruptly cut.
Overall movie is not merely a typical romantic film; rather, it presents the relationships of today’s youth in a highly relatable manner. While the film occasionally loses grip due to uneven pacing, it still offers a mature take on contemporary relationships and the harsh reality of growing together. It seems too stretched, and the heroine appears to be too unreasonable in almost the entire second half of the drama. It can be watched for its subject, stylish execution, performances and, more importantly, because it is relatable and highlights the challenges faced by young couples today. My view on this film Recommended If your heart has ever bled in love, this one’s for you.
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