DNA India says Vaani Kapoor outshines an effective Ayushmann Khurrana, praising her emotional performance and the film's attempt to confront society's prejudices.

Hindustan Times calls it refreshingly different and sensitively handled, praising Vaani and Ayushmann while wishing the story explored real-world discrimination more deeply.

Koimoi praises the entertaining, non-preachy treatment, performances and music, but feels inconsistent humour and some missing emotional elements keep it from greater heights.

BollywoodLife calls it a progressive mainstream entertainer, praising Ayushmann and Vaani for making a sensitive LGBTQ themed romance accessible, emotional and entertaining.

Pinkvilla praises the sensitive writing, crisp pacing and outstanding performances, particularly Vaani Kapoor, while faulting limited humour, some far fetched family scenes and a clichéd finale.

Bollywood Hungama praises the sensitive mainstream treatment, emotional impact and superlative leads, though it finds the post-interval writing weaker than the excellent first half.

Filmibeat calls it a refreshing, sensitive romantic drama with strong performances and breezy storytelling, though the gimmicky first half and hurried ending disappoint.

The Times of India praises the sensitive, mature handling, honest screenplay, humour and performances, saying the unconventional romance effectively challenges stereotypes while entertaining.

The Indian Express appreciates the important subject and committed leads, but finds the treatment oddly generic and insufficiently adventurous for such unconventional material.

NDTV praises Vaani Kapoor's revelatory performance and the film's energy, but finds its progressive intentions compromised by conventional ideas about masculinity.