Okay I don't know why Many hated It ?
I am die fan of the first Love Aaj Kal 2009, from songs to direction and presentation it was all worth it. It was best, simple and a happy ending type typical Bollywood flick but still many loved it.
Now coming to Love Aaj Kal 2020, It's a unique story it has complicated characters and a difficult story line you have to be patient cause it's a love story and it takes its time.
I think the focus was very much on present day love story I wish the director had showed us the old love story more.
a fun fact which I noticed, Raghu (Randeep Hooda) commits suicide in the ending out of guilt. I think they should have showed us this part instead of just some end credit voice over of him. Too Bad Imtiaz, You should have showed us that part.
I will not compare but the first film has set high expectations and this one sadly is not that best but it's a very unique film in its own way. You have to watch it till the ending.