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Adapted from the Persian narrative poem- Layla and Majnun, this film is presented by Imtiaz Ali and produced by Ekta Kapoor and Preety Ali, starring Avinash Tiwari and Tripti Damri in lead. Laila Majnu is directed by Sajid Ali, while written by Imtiaz and Sajid.

Film is based in Kashmir. How a girl named Laila (Tripti), a typical flirt and filmy girl, finds her love interest in a rich-spoiled man Qais, is the startup of the film. But there is an issue regarding their fathers, so the marriage seems to be impossible. What will happen next in their lives that leads them in to the state of Laila-Majnu, is the thing to look out for.

Imtiaz Ali said in his interview that the music in Laila Majnu film should not have to be average, or below averag. Despite having unknown names in music credit, we are having one of the best albums of this year. Niladri Kumar and Joi Barua have given absolutely pure music which fits perfectly into the story as well as in Kashmir. Not only that, but the lyrics have been penned by Irshad Kamil. Thus, songs are literally talking to us so much while in the film, (or even after the movie, too!) and make us fall in love with the story. All songs are incredible. Ahista is the one song I will remember for giving me one of the strongest goosebumps ever. Laila, Tu, Sarphiri - all are fantastic. While in Hafiz song, the memory of Sadda Haq pops up in the mind. In fact, there are many portions when we went to that stages which we had seen in Imtiaz Ali's films. And somehow I know why!

Because, the transition is important in every film of Ali. While, here we are seeing possibly the biggest transition a man can have, like Qais to Majnu. This is where the film goes beyond the expectations, beyond the reach of our mental state, beyond all the boundaries. And it becomes the must see film. But only for those who believe in Imtiaz and his stories, or in poetic explanations, or in purity which love brings.

Laila a.k.a. Tripti is beautiful, adorable and truthful to her lover as well as her father. Though both are newcomers, the story and performance is such that we can feel for them. I found Avinash as Qais like average. But when he returned in the second half as Majnu is mind blowing. Every reviewer has mentioned about him and his performance. Because, he has done his part brilliantly. The complexity of Majnu has been implanted magically. Namaaz scene in that portion speaks a lot. Whole review can be written on that scene only, because it says a lot. Add one more plus point, which I completely forgot was the beautiful Kashmir. There are many scenes, but don't miss the first scene after interval. Magic is awaiting for you in theaters.

Kudos to Sajid Ali. Actually, the first half was not so great. It was just good. The things happening there which eventually lead the film to its most dramatic exploitation, were not to be missed. It looks like that there is nothing, but when the story strikes you, you feel for every bit of the film. If you are going for this one, go with open mindset. Close your eyes before the film, and let the film open your eyes as well as you completely. It will become your most valuable experience.

I don't care about box-office numbers. Even the makers of this film do not care, too. Art can never be perfect, that too in its purest form. This film is a pure art which makes it an imperfect one. If it is perfect, it can't be true love. Feel the madness of true love.

There are few moments in a movie that linger on afterwords. In rockstar it was " khatara bhai main khush nahin Hun" , in tamasha it was " kayar hai tu" , and in Laila majnu it is the Hafiz Hafiz song . It reaffirms everything leading up to it and you are reassured of being on the same page as the director.

Laila majnu sees some of the finer debuts of our time by both lead actors and second half of the movie will keep you riveted by the intensity, laughs and tragedy, the director invokes from the scenes. Watch it on the big screen to enjoy the Kashmir you may have never seen.

I would say it is nothing but a Masterpiece of Hindi cinema..excellent direction, brilliant acting, awesome screenplay, average songs. A must watch Film..

From the start till the end, i have never seen such versatility in my entire life. The background score, the music, the lyrics, the intensity of every dialogue and the purity of every scene has made me cry and it's making me cry ever since I've watched it. Laila Majnu is not a tale which only has to connect history with the present, but it is something that has to connect every single heart with it and the heart beats with every second passes in the movie. I am literally amazed watching it, not only watching it but feeling it. By far, the best movie of 2018. Hats off to every single person who have made this and specially to the lead role "Avinash Tiwary" for showing us that "Qais Bhat" wasn't the one Majnu in this world, it's all of us!

If you are deep enough to appreciate the subtle nuances of the film you will be blown apart by an emotional roller coaster. Go with an open mind without any preconceived notions.

Laila Mainu is another contemporary take on this legacy of Love, and who could've done it better than Imtiaz Ali. Sajid direction is flawless, Story is raw & original, Music and Screenplay is epic. Don't follow the reviews, just follow your heart to feel this poetry in motion.

Thank you Imtiaz Ali, this movie is a gem. Beautiful locations, beautiful songs, and some very good performances, especially from Avinash Tiwary. A must watch!

A contemporary take of the classic folklore of star-crossed lovers whose love story ends in tragedy. The cinematography once again proves why Kashmir is hailed as Heaven on Earth. Great musical numbers integrate itself beautifully into the story. First half of the movie felt weak when they were building up the romance, but its the second half where the tragedy hits and the film becomes special. Avinash Tiwary does an amazing job as Kais and his descent into madness.

This movie has its own world and its own different kind of essense of Love. This movie was sich a different from others that keeps you alive till the end and its worth it. You might think, you have spent your time on a good genre. Also about the actors- it was just above the top. They comnected the feelings within you and the story. Yes, I cried. Never cried this before for any movie.

The debut actors did justice with their roles. This is a journey filled with some soulful songs. The daring attitude, the innocence and the deep thoughts. This is something ordinary love story with extraordinary attempt. The songs did justice with the tone of film.

A visual and musical treat. Avinash tiwary is awesome.

For me Imtiaz Ali movies are always a yes because they take you to some another level of psych, emotions which is very hard to find in today's Bollywood movies.

Laila Majnu is also an intense take by Sajid Ali and his brother Imtiaz Ali. Seriously this movie is like a hangover. You won't be able to digest it overnight. It has reflections from Imtiaz previous work like unrequited love, and instances from tamasha where Ranbir says ladka ladki milenge, ladka patane ki koshish karega, ladki nakhre karegi fir maan jayegi. Where tamasha shows how love can transform you positively, this movie shows how love far can devastate you.

The movie and its lead characters Qais & laila are pure, innocent and derived directly from heart. One scene where majnu sees laila after 4 years and instantly breaks down is pure gem. It was like how your wish to see your almighty gets fulfilled. His intense love for laila makes her feel guilty of her decision taken 4 years ago. Avinash the lead actor, what to say, his style, confidence and madness to portray madness of majnu is terrific and beyond words.

Yes its hard to get the crux of the movie at first instance like Imtiaz earlier works. You have to watch it again to get a different angle, a different meaning altogether because there are some things which are unexplainable like why majnu gets mad and roams around in jungle when laila told him to wait for her. These are some of the exact points why some people won't like it. Such deep and raw emotions, which only Imtiaz Ali can only convey, is not everyone's cup of tea. Watch it and experience yourself the beauty of love. Go for it with open heart and you sure won't regret your decision because a movie made from heart will definitely reach your heart given you don't apply logic in it.

Being a millenial I never got a chance to watch original Laila Majnu on the big screen, but this passionate love story refreshed all the memories and helped us relive the epic historic moments. Characters, music, screenplay shown in the movie are brilliant and no words to describe the beauty of Kashmir, location used in the movie. Majnu's performance is mindblowing I was teary eyes many times at his plight. Ahista sung by Arijit added soul to this love saga. Watch it and experience the power of true love.

Imtiaz Ali is finally doing what he does best. Write heart wrenching love stories. Very well made movie with fantastic acting and simplicity that will surely make you fall in love again.

Thoroughly enjoyed it.

Imtiaz Ali's touch was very much there , decent Movie , Inspite of flaws filled in the movie , movie still manages to hold the audiences in the cinema

Once again Imtiaz Ali did great job, love this film, fully emotional and direction was superb and both leading actors played out standing role, watched yesterday still running on my mind and want to watch it again, songs was awesome Atif Aslam and Arijit Singh, A must watch superb love story.

Both main artists are good..the location is very beautiful...beautiful love story but deserves a hit song

Just awesome movie. Feel good after watching this type of movie after so much of long time

Laila majnu's reviews had my hopes up for a good watch and artsy movie. Sadly, I was disappointed with the plot, the story and direction. The breathtaking views and colors of nature on screen are amazing! Kashmir, as beautiful as it is is shown on screen and makes one want to a take a trip to Kashmir almost immediately. The screenplay is average and not captivating. But all in all a disappointing movie which became boring in the first 15 mins for me.

Most underrated movie of last decade at bollywood.

Starting from cinematography to acting, direction, screenplay, dialogue everything is top notch. Besides this movie contains one of the best music albums.

This movie will leave a lasting impression in a particular part of your memory, and you'll remember the movie through its deep portrayal, of what the pain of loss can do to a person. The movie takes a journey from what looks like an ordinary life, flirting between a girl and a boy, to the sorrowful depths of how loss of a loved one can look like and how a person takes the path of an inner journey to cope with it. Many critics and people have been whining over one same thing though, they say "how can anybody be madly in love, when their relationship has not fully developed into this mad, passionate love in the screenplay when Laila is forced to marry someone else, how come Qais and Laila are so hyper and how come Qais becomes Majnu because of this ordinary looking, under-developed love story, short of all the madness that Majnu actually shows in the second half, why did he become so mad passionate when we didn't even see any mad, passionate chemistry between the two before Laila's marriage. Let me tell you how it works; Laila and Majnu have deep feelings for each other already, they are falling in love, they have already started the journey of mutual attachment, but they haven't anticipated this painful fate of separation yet. But when two such people suddenly realize that they could get separated from each other forever, and this sudden realization of the strong circumstances of losing each other forever, makes them realize that they want each other more than ever. That's when they start the fight to be with each other. Hope you get it now, people! This thing is very common that ordinary people experience in real life, I don't know the fuss critics have created over this aspect of story. Apart from this, any number of words of praise are less to describe Avinash Tiwari's acting. He deserves good directors like Imitiaz Ali, who make him use his full acting potential. Two scenes from the movie might stay with you forever; 1-When Qais realizes that Laila is in the same Tea shop that he is sitting in, he gets so deeply engrossed in pain and all his sadness just resurfaces in that scene, while he gets up and is leaving the cafe, almost on the verge of an emotional breakdown. 2- When he faints seeing Laila after so many years. Many people may say how can somebody just faint like that. But this scene has justified the depths of what trauma looks like. He is in chronic depression already and when he encounters the main subject of his life that drove him to this depth of pain and sorrow, he gets so overwhelmed that his mind cannot take the shock of seeing his lost love again, it is the mixture of shock, happiness and trauma that shuts him down in that moment. At last, I would say, I wish this movie went to film festivals, it is a cult movie in this subject, there's other love story movie that can portray pain in such beautiful, soulful and deep interpretation of how we design our own idea of love in our head. It is not just about what happens in the world, but also how a person'a inner journey takes him to his own definition of what love could be. Ultimately, Majnu realizes that for him, Laila is eternally present in his thoughts, and almost inseparable in his own world.

Supremely talented director made a masterpiece, unfortunately it's the biggest underrated film.