Luv Modi is a warm, well-raised young man who narrates the story of his search for a soulmate across three chapters of his life. His first love, a neighbour named Mishti, ends one-sided, and a second bond with Sonam in Mumbai collapses just as painfully, leaving him convinced that love may only arrive after marriage. Everything changes when he meets Preeti, a woman who keeps testing him until he rediscovers the cheerful, giving man he had buried under his disappointments.
Luv Ni Love Storys is Gujarati cinema in its most easygoing, family-friendly register, a romantic comedy that treats love less as a single destination and more as a habit you keep relearning. Durgesh Tanna, who also wrote the film, structures it as a set of chapters narrated by Luv Modi himself, each one a courtship that teaches him something before it slips away. It is a gentle, unhurried film that trusts charm over incident, and for long stretches that trust is repaid.
The reason it holds is Pratik Gandhi. A few years before Scam 1992 made him a national name, he carries this whole film on an effortless, self-deprecating warmth, playing a man who is easy to like and easier to root for. Deeksha Joshi gives Preeti enough spark to make the final act land, while Shraddha Dangar and Vyoma Nandi register cleanly in the earlier arcs. Parth Bharat Thakkar's songs and background score do a lot of quiet lifting, threading the three stories together with a consistent, melodic mood.
The reviews reflected its likability. The Times of India gave it three and a half stars and called it a well-made family drama built around different shades of love, and BollyBonda went to four, praising the likable characters and steady laughs. The honest caveat is predictability, since the beats of each romance arrive more or less where you expect them, and at over two hours the middle sags. Still, the craft is clean and the sentiment is sincere, and the film was later rewarded with a sweep at the Gujarat State Film Awards. As a warm-hearted crowd-pleaser, it does exactly what it sets out to do.
Verdict
A warm, well-made romantic comedy carried by Pratik Gandhi's charm, even if the storytelling stays safely predictable.
What works
- Pratik Gandhi's effortless, likable lead turn
- Melodic songs and score by Parth Bharat Thakkar
- Warm, sincere family-friendly tone
- Swept the Gujarat State Film Awards
What holds it back
- Predictable romantic beats
- Sags across a 142-minute runtime
- Formula over surprise
- Supporting arcs feel repetitive
Cast & crew
Writers: Durgesh Tanna
Music: Parth Bharat Thakkar
Cast: Pratik Gandhi (Luv Modi), Deeksha Joshi (Preeti), Vyoma Nandi (Sonam), Shraddha Dangar (Mishti), Hardik Sangani (Saumitra)
Producers: Manish Andani, Karim Minsariya
Watch the trailer
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Frequently asked
Is Luv Ni Love Storys worth watching?
A warm, well-made romantic comedy carried by Pratik Gandhi's charm, even if the storytelling stays safely predictable. Kevu Che rates it 3.5 out of 5.
What is Luv Ni Love Storys about?
Luv Modi is a warm, well-raised young man who narrates the story of his search for a soulmate across three chapters of his life. His first love, a neighbour named Mishti, ends one-sided, and a second bond with Sonam in Mumbai collapses just as painfully, leaving him convinced that love may only arrive after marriage. Everything changes when he meets Preeti, a woman who keeps testing him until he rediscovers the cheerful, giving man he had buried under his disappointments.
What is the IMDb rating of Luv Ni Love Storys?
Luv Ni Love Storys (2020) holds an IMDb rating of 6.9 out of 10.