The Good:
The only redeeming quality of Aap Jaisa Koi is its cinematography. Visually, the film is polished and well-executed. Unfortunately, that’s where the praise ends.
The Bad:
This film doesn’t promote feminism — it goes beyond that into territory that feels overtly anti-tradition and anti-family. It seems more interested in pushing an ideological agenda than telling a meaningful or entertaining story.
Themes like glorifying the loss of virginity at 17, normalizing infidelity, and portraying traditional family values as regressive are deeply problematic. One particularly frustrating example is the way the film demonizes a father for simply encouraging his daughter to learn basic home skills — a view that’s twisted to make him look oppressive.
Men, according to this narrative, have no right to even question their wives' involvement in dating apps. Meanwhile, women cheating on their husbands is portrayed as justifiable if they feel neglected. Where’s the balance? Where are the consequences?
Every character feels less like a person and more like a mouthpiece for an ideology. There's no real development, no nuance — just a barrage of “woke” messaging.
I went in expecting a light-hearted rom-com and came out feeling like I'd sat through a lecture on modern identity politics disguised as entertainment. This isn’t storytelling, it’s indoctrination.
Bollywood seems to be spiraling with this trend. First Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, and now this — both prioritize social commentary over solid narratives. Family values, real human emotions, and relatable characters are being pushed aside for empty virtue signaling.