Robotic Love
Forming emotional ties with robots, blurs the lies between artificial intelligence and, human interactions.
Science is taking over the world. How many times, have we heard this phrase? AI, designed to copy human behavior, exemplifies this trend. Robots are made for humans, to make their life easier. But like every Bollywood movie, something has to go wrong.
In the film “Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya,” the storyline revolves around, a robotics programmer Aryan Agnihotri, aka Aaru (Shahid Kapoor) who develops feelings for a robot named, Sifra (Kriti Sanon) while he was unknowingly tricked into the final testing stage by his, US-based maasi Urmila (Dimple Kapadia), who is the CEO of a, robotics company.
Written and directed by, Amit Joshi and Aradhana Sah, the film has been doing well at the box office. As per Sacnilk.com, the film has earned over ₹26 crores within, three days of its release. The film stars, Shahid Kapoor and, Kriti Sanon in lead roles.
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Like many Indian films, the movie begins with Aryan facing, pressure to marry. His character is portrayed as, rejecting every potential match because, he desires someone who truly understands and, connects with him. He seeks compatibility and, similarity in his partner, reflecting a common theme in cinema.
Started with a nice plot, but the interest in the film dies as quickly as, a low-battery phone. With some lame jokes, the writers tried to make the dialogues funny but, landed nowhere. The script fails to meet expectations, overall impacting the film. Despite these challenges, the actors commendably perform their roles, showcasing their talent.
However, Kriti Sanon looked drop-dead gorgeous, in every frame. The role suited her perfectly, and she played the character of the robot flawlessly. Meanwhile, Shahid Kapoor, known for his exceptional dancing skills, remains one of Bollywood’s most underrated actors. His performance, both in acting and dance, was on point.
The way Aryan and Sifra meet, come close, share some intimate scenes without realising that Sifra is actually a robot is too far-fetched, to be even called believable. The plot is intriguing yet so predictable and, doesn’t let you feel awestruck, on any big reveal.
The movie heavily relies on good-looking actors and, catchy songs with impressive dance sequences. However, this sci-fi romantic comedy tests your patience, leaving you questioning its genre. If it’s a comedy, the lack of jokes is noticeable. If it’s a romantic tale, the romance feels lacking. Even as a sci-fi film, the science element is absent. In the end, the movie leaves you with a big question mark.
Recall Rajinikanth as Chitti? His charm and, mischievous antics kept us captivated, each stunt bringing excitement and thrill with genuine humour. Think back to TV series like, Small Wonder or its Indian counterpart Karishma Ka Karishma, where a female robot seamlessly integrates into a family, sparking laughter with each episode. These sitcoms truly entertained us. Even Ra.One, with Shah Rukh Khan as a video game protagonist, didn’t disappoint as much as this.
