Kartik is a young YouTuber known for filming loyalty tests on women. When his friend Nilay pushes him to plan an elopement for his girlfriend, the scheme falls apart at the wrong address. A different girl runs away with them, and the night spirals into a comedy of mistaken identity.
Ajab Raat Ni Gajab Vaat pairs two names Gujarati audiences already know, Bhavya Gandhi and Aarohi Patel, in a one-night comedy of errors, and it is worth noting this is the first time the two share the screen. Kartik is a YouTuber who films loyalty tests on strangers, and a plan to help a friend elope collapses when the group turns up at the wrong door and drives off with the wrong girl. From there the film runs on mistaken identity and the friction between its leads.
The reception was mixed and fair about why. Aarohi Patel brings the warmth that anchors the film, and Bhavya Gandhi supplies most of the comic energy, though the writing lets a few scenes tip into noise. The middle sags, the pacing wobbles, and the camerawork stays serviceable rather than sharp. Kushal Chokshi's songs sit lightly on top without ever taking over. It is built for an easy evening, not for surprise, and it knows that about itself.
The numbers tell a modest story. A lifetime of roughly 1.41 crore marks it as a small theatrical run, and the IMDb score of 6.8 lands it in pleasant but forgettable territory. What saves it is that it never pretends to be more, and the young leads keep it moving even when the script runs thin. Watch it with friends or family who want banter and a tidy resolution, and it repays the ticket. Come looking for the sharper writing this cast can clearly carry, and you will notice the gaps between what the film reaches for and what it settles for.
Verdict
A breezy one-night comedy that coasts on its two leads. Fun with family, forgotten by morning.
What works
- Aarohi Patel's warmth anchors the film
- Bhavya Gandhi's comic energy
- Breezy one-night premise
- Light, unobtrusive songs
What holds it back
- Middle stretch sags
- A few scenes turn to noise
- Flat, serviceable camerawork
- Forgettable once it ends
Cast & crew
Writers: Prem Gadhavi, Aditi Varma, Nikita Shah
Music: Kushal Chokshi
Cast: Bhavya Gandhi (Kartik), Aarohi Patel (Pranali), Deep Vaidya (Tanmay), Radhika Barot (Kinjal), RJ Harsh (Nilay)
Producers: Dr. Jayesh Pavra
Watch the trailer
Play the official trailer on YouTubeMore Comedy Gujarati films
Frequently asked
Is Ajab Raat Ni Gajab Vaat worth watching?
A breezy one-night comedy that coasts on its two leads. Fun with family, forgotten by morning. Kevu Che rates it 3 out of 5.
What is Ajab Raat Ni Gajab Vaat about?
Kartik is a young YouTuber known for filming loyalty tests on women. When his friend Nilay pushes him to plan an elopement for his girlfriend, the scheme falls apart at the wrong address. A different girl runs away with them, and the night spirals into a comedy of mistaken identity.
What is the IMDb rating of Ajab Raat Ni Gajab Vaat?
Ajab Raat Ni Gajab Vaat (2024) holds an IMDb rating of 6.8 out of 10.