DNA India criticizes the film as dated and overly melodramatic, saying its 1980s style treatment and weak writing waste a strong cast.

Hindustan Times calls the film dated, regressive and unintentionally funny, saying even the strong cast cannot overcome its exaggerated melodrama and weak writing.

Koimoi calls the film boring and illogical, criticizing the weak direction and dated treatment while giving some credit to the music.

Bollywood Hungama says the film is weak on entertainment value, with an unconvincing screenplay that fails to make full use of its emotional premise.

News18 praises Vidya Balan and Emraan Hashmi for playing their roles with maturity, saying the film works best for viewers who enjoy intense, tragic love stories.

Filmibeat appreciates the performances and serious subject, but says the slow pace, cheesy dialogue and excessive tragedy make the film tiring.

TOI praises the lead performances and music, but says the weak writing prevents the emotional story from having enough impact.

India TV praises Vidya Balan and Emraan Hashmi’s performances and the music, but finds the film too melodramatic and emotionally heavy.

India Today finds the story dated and poorly conceived, with weak logic, excessive melodrama and cringe-worthy dialogue despite a talented cast.

The Indian Express calls it a shockingly empty film, criticizing the poor writing, forced acting and emotions that never feel real.