8 critics on Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar: 5 positive, 3 mixed. Every verdict quoted, with ratings and links to the full reviews.
8 critics have reviewed Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar so far. By our reading of each review, 5 positive, 3 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
Cinema Express
"The film seems confused, often trying too hard and ending up becoming a garbled mess"
Also: "I won’t deny that there are some enjoyable bits. Sargun and Sparsh impress with their confidence and some portions were genuinely fun"
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PINKVILLA
"On the whole, Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar is a fairly entertaining romantic comedy that finds its strengths in witty dialogues, youthful performances, catchy music and a few unexpected twists"
Also: "Rochak Kohli's music complements the film's youthful appeal, with Zulmi emerging as a catchy number and Kamaal standing out for its choreography"
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Filmfare
"In the end, Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar is a serviceable romcom that entertains if you don’t take things too seriously"
Also: "The best character design and the most promising performance comes from Sparsh Walia. He has an uncanny resemblance to a younger Kartik Aaryan"
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Koimoi
"The film isn’t perfect, but perhaps that is the beauty of young love. It is messy, confusing, and occasionally embarrassing, yet it leaves you with memories that stay long after the moment has passed"
Also: "The romance between Vedant and Simran, however, stands out amid the chaos. The two actors deliver engaging performances, and their chemistry clicks almost instantly"
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Filmibeat
"Overall, Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar is a clean, light-hearted romantic comedy that offers a mix of love, friendship, humour and nostalgia"
Also: "Kunal Vaid makes an impression with his charming personality and comic timing. Alisha Chopra and Sparsh Walia handle the emotional portions with maturity"
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Filmibeat · Bollywood
"Overall, Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar is a clean, light-hearted romantic comedy that offers a mix of love, friendship, humour and nostalgia"
Also: "Kunal Vaid makes an impression with his charming personality and comic timing. Alisha Chopra and Sparsh Walia handle the emotional portions with maturity"
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The Free Press Journal: 3 Stars
"You can watch Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar with your friends and rekindle your good ol’ college days"
Also: "What really takes the steam out of the film is the senselessly unbelievable second half – the climax"
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Bolly Movie Reviewz: 2.92/5
"Ultimately, Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar benefits from a lively young cast that understands the assignment"
Also: "Phela Pyaar Doosri Baar starts with a promising idea about friendship, first love and second chances, but fails to turn it into an engaging cinematic experience"
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Updated 26 October 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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