Aap Kaise Ho? review: Dhyan Sreenivasan’s comedy entertainer works only in parts

Movies By Arjun Ramachandran Feb 28, 2025 Read the article

Aap Kaise Ho? — Dhyan Sreenivasan’s new movie is based on true events, specifically the real-life story of a friend of Dhyan.

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However, the events portrayed in the film feel somewhat superficial, possibly due to the way they have been adapted for a cinematic approach.

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Aap Kaise Ho? addresses a relevant theme, touching on issues like POCSO and sex work. However, the core of the story doesn’t have much depth for a feature film.

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Aap Kaise Ho? features decent performances from the major actors.

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Since the story revolves around the three male characters, the female roles are not as prominent, though the actress who played the North Indian woman holds some importance.

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Aap Kaise Ho? is touted to be a comedy entertainer lacking the punch of a good entertainer.

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