‘Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha’ Review: Critics Say Ajay Devgn and Tabu’s Film Lacks Impact Due to Its Slow Pace and Predictable Plot
Critics have expressed disappointment in ‘Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha’, starring Ajay Devgn and Tabu, citing its slow pace and predictable plot as major shortcomings that undermine its potential.
In Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha, starring Ajay Devgn and Tabu, critics have expressed disappointment with the film’s execution. Despite the potential for a mature love story, the film suffers from a slow pace and a predictable plot that undermine its overall impact. The anticipation surrounding the lead actors' performances was high, but the narrative's lack of engaging twists and sluggish progression left critics feeling underwhelmed. ‘Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha’ Box Office: Release Date Change Hasn’t Helped Ajay Devgn-Tabu’s Movie; Neeraj Pandey’s Romantic Drama Records Poor Advance Ticket Sales.
Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha is written and directed by Neeraj Pandey, who is known for delivering films such as A Wednesday, Special 26, MS Dhoni: The Untold Story, among others. Hence the expectation from this filmmaker was high when it came to this Ajay Devgn starrer. The synopsis of Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha reads: “The film story follows a couple whose love story spans 23 years from 2000 to 2023, delving into the emotional depth and evolving dynamics of their relationship over two decades. Krishna gets involved in multiple murders and is sentenced to life imprisonment. This leads to Vasudha getting separated from him and marrying Abhijeet. After 22 years when Krishna is released from prison after getting pardon, he yearns to meet Vasudha. It culminates in one final meeting between Krishna and Vasudha.” Now let’s take a look what the critics have to say about this romantic thriller. ‘Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha’: Anupam Kher Praises Neeraj Pandey’s Film With Poetic Recitation on Insta (Watch Video).
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Hindustan Times: The first half is excruciatingly slow. The story has multiple flashbacks, and we try to keep up with the pace. The premise wants to be intriguing, but… is too stretched. The first hour feels like a three hour long ‘maha-episode’ of a daily soap.
News18.com: There are so many romantic and emotional scenes in Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha featuring powerhouse performers Ajay Devgn and Tabu that could have elevated the middling screenplay, but sadly, they fall flat. The lazy and uninspiring writing is to blame here.
Times of India: Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha is an attempt at a mature love story that falters in execution, with its slow pace and predictable plot hindering its impact.
Filmfare: Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha is a slow burner of a film. The film needed a more trimmed and pacy screenplay. Compared with director Neeraj Pandey’s action thrillers, this film falls short.
According to critics, the execution of Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha does not match the promise of its premise, leaving them disappointed.
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