4 critics on Dilwali Diwali: 2 positive, 2 mixed. Every verdict quoted, with ratings and links to the full reviews.
4 critics have reviewed Dilwali Diwali so far. By our reading of each review, 2 positive, 2 mixed. Below, every critic's verdict in their own words, with the rating where they gave one and a link to the full review.
Critics at a glance
Filmibeat · Bollywood
"Netflix's latest offering - Dilwali Diwali - gives you a warm-wali feeling. It's a predictable family reunion that you can sit and watch with your parents this Diwali"
Also: "Manoj Pahwa and Neelu Kohli bring the Sikka parents to life with effortless charm, warmth and humour"
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Filmibeat
"Netflix's latest offering - Dilwali Diwali - gives you a warm-wali feeling. It's a predictable family reunion that you can sit and watch with your parents this Diwali"
Also: "Manoj Pahwa and Neelu Kohli bring the Sikka parents to life with effortless charm, warmth and humour"
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The Free Press Journal: 2 1/2 Stars
"Overall, the film is a gentle, predictable family drama about belonging, parental expectations and the meaning of home, though unlikely to linger after the diyas go out"
Also: "The three songs, 'Tappa' (Amreeka VI), 'Ghar Lagda' and 'Yeh Duniya', are thoughtfully woven into the narrative rather than appearing as obligatory musical interruptions"
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Rediff
"Dilwali Diwali is charming enough that gives a familiar message about loving your family. If only the film wasn't too comfortable being just that"
Also: "A little more messiness, a little more honesty and a little less insistence on being heartwarming could have made this a far more affecting film"
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Updated 6 November 2026. CutMirchi does not review films itself: this page gathers published critics' reviews, quoted word for word and linked, and is updated as more arrive. "Verdict" is our one-word reading of each review; ratings are as each outlet printed them.
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