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Do Aur Do Pyaar
2024 Indian film From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Do Aur Do Pyaar (transl. Two Plus Two Equals Love) is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Shirsha Guha Thakurta in her directorial debut. Produced by Sameer Nair, Deepak Segal, Tanuj Garg, Atul Kasbekar, and Swati Iyer Chawla under Applause Entertainment and Ellipsis Entertainment, the film stars Vidya Balan, Pratik Gandhi, Ileana D'Cruz and Sendhil Ramamurthy.[3][4]
The narrative centers on a married couple navigating emotional distance and extramarital attractions, leading to moments of reckoning and rediscovery. Principal photography took place in Mumbai and Ooty, with cinematography by Kartik Vijay. The soundtrack features compositions by Anupam Roy and Lost Stories, with lyrics by Ankur Tewari and IP Singh.
Released theatrically on 19 April 2024, Do Aur Do Pyaar received positive reviews from critics, who praised its performances, direction, and contemporary take on long-term relationships.[5] However, the film underperformed commercially, grossing approximately ₹4.14 crore in India by the end of its second week, against an estimated budget of ₹40 crore.[6]
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Plot
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Kavya Ganeshan, a dentist, and Aniruddh "Ani" Banerjee, an industrialist, have been married for twelve years. Although their marriage began as a love match, it has lost its vitality, and both have quietly pursued extramarital affairs—Kavya with Vikram, a successful photographer who moved from New York to Mumbai for her, and Aniruddh with Nora, a struggling theatre artist. Despite their emotional distance, the couple continues to live together, unable to confront the idea of separation.
Following the death of Kavya’s grandfather, the two travel together to Ooty for the funeral. Kavya is estranged from her conservative family due to having eloped with Aniruddh, and tensions remain high, especially with her father. Awaiting the arrival of Kavya’s brother, Karthik, from Los Angeles, the family prepares for the final rites. During their stay, Kavya and Aniruddh visit a hotel from their dating days, rekindling old memories and rediscovering their chemistry. Their night of drinking and intimacy culminates in a misunderstanding when they are found making out near the body of Kavya's grandfather.
After the funeral, they return to Mumbai and begin rekindling their physical and emotional connection. As they grow closer, they distance themselves from their respective partners. Suspicion arises when Vikram follows Kavya and witnesses Aniruddh at her apartment. Aniruddh later answers a call on Kavya’s phone from a broker confirming an apartment booking in her and Vikram’s name. Posing as Vikram, he approves the booking, thereby confirming her affair. Meanwhile, Nora visits Kavya to confront her about Aniruddh.
Tensions erupt as Kavya and Aniruddh confront each other about their infidelities and unresolved emotional wounds. Aniruddh reveals the pressure he felt to change after his father’s death and take over the family business, abandoning his musical passion. Kavya accuses him of changing too much, which caused the rift in their marriage. They agree to separate and sell their apartment.
A year later, Kavya visits the apartment one last time as the sale is finalized. She receives a call from Aniruddh, who also arrives. Kavya reveals that she broke up with Vikram soon after their separation and traveled across Europe. Aniruddh and Nora also parted ways. As they share take-out on the balcony of their old apartment, Kavya and Aniruddh reminisce, laugh, and reconnect.
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Cast
- Vidya Balan as Kavya Ganeshan[7]
- Pratik Gandhi as Anirrudh “Ani” Banerjee[8]
- Ileana D'Cruz as Nora Kaushal[9]
- Sendhil Ramamurthy as Vikram Sehgal
- Thalaivasal Vijay as Venkat
- Rekha Kudligi as Savitri
- Gireesh Krish Nair as Karthik
- Kumaradas T. N. as Pulli
- Hitha Chandrashekhar as Lata
- Priti Shroff as Aditi
- Dipika Pandey as Sumi
- Akshay Sharad Bhagat as Mapuskar
- S. Subrahmoniam as Periappa
- Sheela Shetty as Sudha Athai
- P. Nambi as Ranjan Chitappa
- Kamala as Paati
- Arun Ajikumar as Surya
- K. Rajan as Krishnan Chittapa
- Janhavi Jagdish Joshi as Rama aunty
- Veenah Nair as Swati
- Suma Murali Rao as Lalita Chittapa
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Production
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Development
Do Aur Do Pyaar is an adaptation of the 2017 American film The Lovers, directed by Azazel Jacobs. The Hindi adaptation was undertaken by writers Suprotim Sengupta, Amrita Bagchi, and Eisha Chopra, who recontextualized the narrative to suit Indian sensibilities. Director Shirsha Guha Thakurta joined the project after initial adaptations were completed, contributing to further script development and localization.[10] The adaptation process spanned approximately a year and a half, during which the team modified character dynamics and settings to resonate with Indian audiences.[11]
Casting
Vidya Balan was the first actor to be cast, with producers having her in mind for the role of Kavya from the project's inception. Balan officially came on board after reviewing the finalized script. Pratik Gandhi was subsequently cast as Aniruddh following a chemistry reading with Balan, which confirmed their on-screen compatibility. Ileana D'Cruz and Sendhil Ramamurthy were brought in to portray Nora and Vikram, respectively. Ramamurthy's casting led to a reimagining of his character as an NRI photographer to align with his background.[12][13]
Filming
Principal photography commenced in November 2021 and concluded in December 2021.[14] The film was shot across various locations in Mumbai and Ooty.[15]
Soundtrack
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The soundtrack of Do Aur Do Pyaar features compositions by Lost Stories (DJs), The Local Train, Subhajit Mukherjee, Abhishek–Ananya, and When Chai Met Toast. The lyrics were written by Kunaal Vermaa, Paras Thakur (of The Local Train), Trina Mukherjee, Manoj Yadav, Ankur Tewari, Abhiruchi Chand, Azazul Haque, and Subhajit Mukherjee.
The album marked the return of singer Lucky Ali to Bollywood playback singing after a nine-year hiatus. He performed the song "Tu Hain Kahaan," which was recorded in Bengaluru, where Ali resides. His previous Bollywood track was "Safarnama" for Tamasha (2015).[16]
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Release
Theatrical
Do Aur Do Pyaar was theatrically released in India and select international markets on 19 April 2024.[17]
Home media
The film premiered on Disney+ Hotstar on 14 June 2024, approximately two months after its theatrical release.[18]
Reception
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Do Aur Do Pyaar received generally positive reviews, with widespread praise for the lead performances and its modern portrayal of romantic relationships. On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 86% based on 14 reviews, with an average rating of 6.3/10.[19]
Bhavna Agarwal of India Today rated the film 4 out of 5 stars, describing it as an intimate and emotionally grounded narrative with relatable characters.[20] Dhaval Roy of The Times of India also gave it 3.5 stars, noting that while the film falters with its pacing in the latter half, its humor-infused script, strong performances, and visual appeal make it a worthwhile romantic comedy.[21]
Sukanya Verma of Rediff.com awarded the film 3.5 stars, praising Pratik Gandhi's emotional depth and calling Vidya Balan “as wild as she’s wise.”[22] Monika Rawal Kukreja of Hindustan Times echoed these sentiments, writing that the film is more than a lighthearted rom-com—it offers a layered, mature take on relationships while balancing humor with emotional honesty.[23]
Some critics offered more reserved praise. Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express gave the film 2.5 stars, describing Balan’s performance as confident yet intermittently flat, and remarking on the film’s lack of consistent energy.[24] Similarly, Bollywood Hungama rated the film 2 out of 5, acknowledging the engaging chemistry between the leads but critiquing the execution and narrative depth.[25]
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