Review: Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri — Gen Z’s Old-Fashioned Romance!
Gen Z is often perceived as emotionally detached from elders and parents, valuing independence over traditional obedience. Many young people today prioritize personal freedom and mental space, which at times creates a communication gap with older generations. The fast-paced digital lifestyle has also reduced patience for long conversations and emotional negotiations within families. At the same time, the idea of “no strings attached” romance reflects a desire to avoid long-term responsibility and emotional vulnerability. Relationships are increasingly seen as temporary experiences rather than lifelong commitments. This mindset, shaped by social media, dating apps, and changing social norms, promotes individual choice and autonomy but can also weaken emotional depth and stability. Bridging this generational gap requires empathy, dialogue, and mutual understanding from both sides. Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri attempts to address this space and conveys the message that not all of Gen Z is opposed to old-fashioned romance or emotional distance from parents.
NRI Rehan aka Ray Mehra (Kartik Aaryan), a flamboyant young man, meets the beautiful and bubbly Rumi (Ananya Panday) on a flight to Croatia. In true ’90s Bollywood style, their story begins with mutual dislike before blossoming into love. Ray proposes marriage to Rumi, but despite loving him, she refuses as she wants to take care of her retired father, Colonel Amar Vardhan Singh (Jackie Shroff). Ray’s mother (Neena Gupta) encourages him to fight for his love, following which he reaches Agra to win over Rumi and her family. What unfolds thereafter forms the crux of the story.
The narrative feels like a bhel made of ideas borrowed from multiple films, and the screenplay at times appears to have been written in fragments by different hands. However, director Sameer Vidhwans avoids overcomplicating the plot and keeps the storytelling simple, using humour to subtly convey his message to Gen Z. The production values are rich, and the cinematography is visually appealing. The Croatia portions in the first half are especially pleasing to the eye. The music works well, and the inclusion of popular old songs strengthens the narrative. The title track is catchy, and Kartik Aaryan’s dance moves stand out.
Kartik Aaryan balances his familiar charm with humour and emotional vulnerability, effectively portraying a young man in love who is affectionate yet wary of commitment. Ananya Panday surprises with her performance, and her improvement as an actor is clearly visible. Neena Gupta and Jackie Shroff, though occasionally loud, lend solid support with dependable performances.
Overall, Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri is a light-hearted romantic comedy with a message aimed at Gen Z, making it a decent one-time watch.
Rating: ***
By Keerti Kadam