Phillauri (2017)

Phillauri feels like a modern fable—part romantic comedy, part wistful ghost story—told with a lyrical lightness that’s rarer than it should be. It takes an absurdly delightful premise and turns it into something genuinely tender, letting humor and heart share the same frame without tripping over each other. Anushka Sharma brings a sparkling, soulful presence, and the chemistry with Diljit Dosanjh gives the film its warm pulse, while the music and dreamy visuals make the whole experience float like a remembered love song. If you prefer grounded realism, its fairy-tale tone may feel a touch fanciful, but if you’re open to romance with a supernatural wink and a poetic aftertaste, it’s an easy film to fall into.

Phillauri is clearly aiming for a whimsical, heart-tugging mashup of rom-com and gentle ghost fantasy, with a message about love, loss, and second chances. The problem is it often moves at a sleepy pace and stretches a thin premise into a plot that feels familiar, with predictable turns and comedy that doesn’t always land. The back-and-forth between the modern storyline and the period flashbacks can feel uneven, like the film can’t decide which half deserves your attention, and the characters don’t always get the depth needed to make the emotions hit. If you like soft, sentimental Bollywood fantasies and don’t mind a leisurely, formula-driven ride, there’s charm here—but if you want tight pacing, sharper writing, or big laughs, this may test your patience.