Hindustan Times praises Salman and Katrina's chemistry, the moving Partition scenes and crowd pleasing entertainment, calling the film an enjoyable emotional Eid winner.

Koimoi appreciates the emotional moments, cinematography and direction, but finds the film too long, slow and scattered to match Ali Abbas Zafar's stronger films.

BollywoodLife praises Salman Khan's emotional performance and the film's audience connection, calling it an entertaining and moving Eid release.

Bollywood Hungama strongly praises Salman, Katrina, the emotional story and Ali Abbas Zafar's direction, calling the film a super entertainer designed for huge audience appeal.

News18 finds Bharat far too long and mostly boring, saying the film exists largely to glorify Salman Khan rather than deliver a compelling story.

Filmibeat praises Ali Abbas Zafar's direction, Salman and Katrina's performances, Sunil Grover, cinematography and emotional storytelling, calling it a strong entertainer.

The Times of India finds the film well intentioned and entertaining, praising its humour and emotional ambition even though the sprawling journey becomes exhausting.

India TV News praises Salman Khan's commanding presence, Sunil Grover and Katrina Kaif, finding the emotional journey entertaining and worth watching.

India Today praises Salman, Katrina and especially Sunil Grover, calling the film an emotional, entertaining and satisfying Eid blockbuster for Salman fans.

The Indian Express likes the attempt to portray an ordinary man and praises Katrina Kaif, but says the promising story loses momentum badly after the interval.