Aap Jaisa Koi - Movie Review

Just finished watching Aap Jaisa Koi on Netflix, and damn, what a refreshing, grown-up take on love. No over-the-top drama, no sugar-coated nonsense. Set in an artsy academic backdrop, the film explores what it means to fall in love at a stage when emotional baggage and societal expectations are at their heaviest. Instead of going the typical Bollywood route of grand gestures, it leans into quieter, more honest moments, shared silences, awkward confessions, and conversations that make you question your own notions of love and companionship.

What really stayed with me though? Two dialogues that hit like truth bombs.

“Pyaar ko sirf pyaar chahiye, barabari waala pyaar” because love isn't charity, sacrifice, or submission. It’s about equality, mutual respect, and showing up for each other on the same page.

And then, “Nafrat nahi karte, bas pyaar nahi kar paa rahe hai” so raw, so real. Sometimes it’s not hate that ruins things, it’s just the inability to love again after being hurt. No drama, just emotional honesty.

While the love story is central, it’s more than just about finding “the one.” It dives into ideas like consent, emotional availability, and most importantly, equality in love. Both characters come with their scars and complexities, and the film treats them like real people, not caricatures. There are no villains here. Just people trying to heal, connect, and maybe take a chance on love again.

Streaming now on Netflix.