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'Feels Like Ishq' is a run-of-the-mill anthology series featuring 6 stories centered around couples that explore love and relationships. While it is not a bad attempt, most of the stories fail to make any lasting impact.
1. Save the Da(y)te: Starring the talented duo of Radhika Madan and Amol Parashar, this story follows a chance encounter between a bridesmaid and a wedding organizer as all hell breaks loose at a ceremony. Nevertheless, poor writing and the lack of any genuine chemistry between the two leads makes it a boring watch.
2. Quaranteen Crush: Starring relative unknowns Kajol Chugh and Mihir Ahuja, this story follows a naive teenager as he crushes on his new neighbor and bonds over their love for music. A tender, joyous love story that is elevated by the theme of corona and quarantine, this ends up being the best of the lot.
3. Star Host: Centered aroud an inn owner who falls for his guest, this short stars a terrific Rohit Saraf alongside the sub-par Simraj Jehani. The romance however, seems very forced and inorganic and one cant really connect with this one.
4. She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not: The worst of the lot, this short talks about the love affair that develops between an ad executive and her new boss. Both the leads Sanjeetha Bhattacharya and Saba Azad lack authenticity and ooze pretentiousness in this damp squib of a tale.
5. Interview: Zayne Marie Khan and Neeraj Madhav put a smile on our faces with this earnest romantic short about a couple of job aspirants who fall in love during an interview that they have both applied for. Sparkling chemistry and tender humor makes this an enjoyable experience.
6. Ishq Mastana: A preachy, contrived story of a recently heartbroken youngster who tries to court an environmental activist, this one is a tedious watch. Both Tanya Maiktala and Skand Thakur put in shambolic performances that fail to stir you.
It is very difficult to create a connection with the audience with 30 minute shorts and even more so when it comes to romantic storylines. Nevertheless, due to the sincerity and feel of 'Interview' and 'Quaranteen Crush', this is a worthwhile experience.
Recommended-Quaranteen Crush & Interview. Skip the rest.
'Feels Like Ishq' is a run-of-the-mill anthology series featuring 6 stories centered around couples that explore love and relationships. While it is not a bad attempt, most of the stories fail to make any lasting impact.
1. Save the Da(y)te: Starring the talented duo of Radhika Madan and Amol Parashar, this story follows a chance encounter between a bridesmaid and a wedding organizer as all hell breaks loose at a ceremony. Nevertheless, poor writing and the lack of any genuine chemistry between the two leads makes it a boring watch.
2. Quaranteen Crush: Starring relative unknowns Kajol Chugh and Mihir Ahuja, this story follows a naive teenager as he crushes on his new neighbor and bonds over their love for music. A tender, joyous love story that is elevated by the theme of corona and quarantine, this ends up being the best of the lot.
3. Star Host: Centered aroud an inn owner who falls for his guest, this short stars a terrific Rohit Saraf alongside the sub-par Simraj Jehani. The romance however, seems very forced and inorganic and one cant really connect with this one.
4. She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not: The worst of the lot, this short talks about the love affair that develops between an ad executive and her new boss. Both the leads Sanjeetha Bhattacharya and Saba Azad lack authenticity and ooze pretentiousness in this damp squib of a tale.
5. Interview: Zayne Marie Khan and Neeraj Madhav put a smile on our faces with this earnest romantic short about a couple of job aspirants who fall in love during an interview that they have both applied for. Sparkling chemistry and tender humor makes this an enjoyable experience.
6. Ishq Mastana: A preachy, contrived story of a recently heartbroken youngster who tries to court an environmental activist, this one is a tedious watch. Both Tanya Maiktala and Skand Thakur put in shambolic performances that fail to stir you.
It is very difficult to create a connection with the audience with 30 minute shorts and even more so when it comes to romantic storylines. Nevertheless, due to the sincerity and feel of 'Interview' and 'Quaranteen Crush', this is a worthwhile experience.
Recommended-Quaranteen Crush & Interview. Skip the rest.