(Crisp) Movie Review: CHAND MERA DIL by FENIL SETA

Chand Mera Dil‘s trailer doesn’t give out the whole story. Hence, one is constantly surprised with the developments, that too in the first half. Vivek Soni, who previously directed Aap Jaisa Koi, also helms this film in a stylish manner. The impact of a few scenes in the initial portion is manifold thanks to his execution. The intermission point and a crucial scene in the second half are quite dramatic, while the issues faced by the couple are very relatable. On the flipside, the film gets stretched in the second half; a particular track has no relevance and should have been axed. On the other hand, the family track needed more screen time, but those characters have been underutilized. The climax is sweet and also predictable. Lastly, the title song is fine, but the overall album doesn’t leave a huge mark. Speaking of performances, Lakshya delivers a stupendous performance and shines in the emotional scenes. Ananya Panday has clearly evolved and handles a difficult character with ease. Paresh Pahuja (Kevin), Akhil Kaimal (Aarav’s male friend), Manik Papneja (Aarav’s male friend), Vidushi Kaul (Aarav’s sister) and Aastha Singh (Jyotsna) are fair. Manish Chaudhari (Aarav’s father), Irawati Harshe Mayadev (Aarav’s mother) and Charu Shankar (Chandni’s mother) are okay and are let down by writing. All in all, Chand Mera Dil is a heartfelt romantic drama.

My rating – *** out of 5!