DNA India says Sulu's spirit is infectious and Vidya makes the ordinary character special, though a shorter runtime would have made the film stronger.

Hindustan Times says Vidya and Manav make the middle class world believable, but a clumsy script and loss of pace weaken the film.

Koimoi says Vidya gives one of her best performances and the relatable humour makes the film delightful, despite its long runtime.

BollywoodLife says the film is funny, engaging and entertaining, with Vidya Balan and Manav Kaul delivering excellent performances.

Bollywood Hungama says Vidya is the soul of this sweet and entertaining story, although the slow pace and length work against it.

News18 says Vidya gives an endearing performance and turns Sulu into a familiar, believable woman whose ordinary life becomes engaging.

Filmibeat says Vidya is outstanding and the characters feel real, though the slower pace and added drama after the interval hurt the film slightly.

The Times of India says Vidya is delightful and Manav Kaul gives strong support in an entertaining family story with plenty of heart.

India TV News says Vidya Balan brings warmth and charm to Sulu, while Manav Kaul gives strong support in a light, relatable and entertaining family story.

India Today says Vidya makes Sulu lively and believable, while the everyday humour works well despite some forced drama later.