Student of the Year: After Dark Review: What 4 Critics Say

Student of the Year: After Dark Review Roundup: What Critics Are Saying

4 critics on Student of the Year: After Dark: 3 positive, 1 mixed. Every verdict quoted, with ratings and links to the full reviews.

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4 critics have reviewed Student of the Year: After Dark so far. By our reading of each review, 3 positive, 1 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

Outlet	Rating	Verdict
PINKVILLA	Not rated	Mixed
Bollywood Hungama	3 stars	Positive
Koimoi	4.5 stars!	Positive
The Free Press Journal	3 Stars	Positive

PINKVILLA

"If you’re a fan of quick watches and young-adult mysteries, this series remains an engaging watch, with its stylish execution and gripping finale, despite its shortcomings"

Also: "Shanaya Kapoor anchors the series with a surprisingly assured performance in the dual roles of Aayesha and Aditi"

Read PINKVILLA's full review

Bollywood Hungama: 3 stars

"On the whole, STUDENT OF THE YEAR: AFTER DARK is a stylish and intriguing thriller, with Shanaya Kapoor's impressive performance and a terrific background score being its USPs"

Also: "Achint Thakkar's music is unconventional and in sync with the show’s mood"

[Read Bollywood Hungama's full review]( https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/web-series-review-student-of-the-year-after-dark-is-a-stylish-thriller-with-shanaya-kapoors-impressive-act/)

Koimoi: 4.5 stars!

"It is bold, slick, wildly entertaining, and proves that sometimes the best way to reinvent a beloved franchise is to turn off the lights and let the shadows take over"

Also: "Shanaya Kapoor is officially the Stunner Of The Year! Walking into a project carrying the weight of a legacy franchise—and doing so in a demanding double role- is no child’s play"

Read Koimoi's full review

The Free Press Journal: 3 Stars

"For all those who missed watching Shanya Kapoor’s talent in Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, do not miss Student Of The Year: After Dark. You will surely thank us later"

Also: "This series marks a career-defining breakthrough for Shanaya Kapoor, whose praiseworthy dual-role performance is sure to make top filmmakers take notice"

Read The Free Press Journal's full review

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Updated 15 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.