Tuesdays & Fridays

Tuesdays & Fridays is a stylish and refreshing 2021 romantic Bollywood comedy film directed by seasoned writer-turned-director, Taranveer Singh. The film features a talented cast of actors including the newcomers Anmol Dhillon and Jhataleka Malhotra in the lead roles and Niki Walia in a crucial supportive role. It is produced under the prestigious banners of T-Series and Sanjay Leela Bhansali Productions.

“Tuesdays & Fridays” tells an engaging and modern love story that is set in the backdrop of the hustle and bustle of London's cosmopolitan environment. It marks the debut performances of Anmol Dhillon (the son of esteemed Bollywood actor Parmeet Sethi) and former Miss India International, Jhataleka Malhotra.

The movie revolves around the life of two young successful individuals, Varun (played by Anmol Dhillon) and Sia (played by Jhataleka Malhotra). Varun is introduced as a hard-working and high-achieving lawyer. He's ambitious, rational, and not too keen on love. Sia, on the other hand, is a young and passionate novelist waiting for her first book to be published. She believes in love but also, rather sensibly, wants to secure her financial future.

Their paths cross in a rather unexpected way, and they find themselves instantly drawn to each other. However, rather than diving headfirst into a full-blown relationship, they both come up with an innovative dating plan to balance their work schedules and personal lives. They decide to see each other only on two days a week - Tuesdays and Fridays, hence the title. During the remaining days, they are meant to focus on their careers and live their lives independently.

This unorthodox method of dating provides the main premise of the movie, exploring how it impacts their lives, feelings, friendships, and professional life. It's a new perspective on young love in the modern world, highlighting key themes of independence, career-driven love, personal space in relationships, and the struggles of maintaining a work-love life balance.

However, whether Varun and Sia can stick to the 'Tuesdays and Fridays only' rule and keep their personal emotions at bay forms the crux of the story. Their journey invokes a mix of emotions with laughter, drama, disagreement, hype, longing, misunderstandings, and realization of love, resonating with the current generation’s view of romantic relationships.

The story promises lots of twists and turns, making it a fun, engaging, and vibrant watch, exploring the many nuances of contemporary love and relationships. The narrative is youthful, resonating with both the millennial and the Gen-Z generation.

Anmol Dhillon as Varun brings a certain fresh charm to the screen, persuasively portraying the character's charismatic yet grounded persona. Jhataleka Malhotra shines as Sia and beautifully shares the character's passionate and dreamy traits. Together, they share a lovely chemistry, perfectly exhibiting the ups, downs, joys, and dilemmas of their chosen dating plan.

Niki Walia also lends effective support as Sia's understanding and loving mother, while the rest of the cast members add depth to the story, making it more relatable with their contributions. The film's music, composed by Tony Kakkar and others, enhances the overall feel of the movie. Each track is melodious and suitably placed to move the storyline forward.

One of the key highlights of "Tuesdays & Fridays" is its visually appealing cinematography. The way the beautifully attractive locales of London are captured augments the movie watching experience; combined with flawlessly executed sequences and dialogues, it provides a contemporary feel to the movie.

Profusion of fashion, music and an aesthetically delightful cinematic color palette, stylishly projected characters and relatable storytelling make it a lively, breezy entertainer that captures the essence of modern love. "Tuesdays & Fridays" is a charming movie that's endearing, fresh, fun, and worth a watch for those seeking something light-hearted yet thought-provoking in the romance genre.