Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha is a romantic drama film written and directed by Neeraj Pandey. A collaboration between Pandey and Devgn was announced in October 2022. The film score and soundtrack album was composed by M. M. Kreem. Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha was scheduled to be released on 5 July 2024, but on request of film exhibitors and film distributors, the release was postponed to 2 August 2024.
Star Cast:
Ajay Devgn as Krishna
Shantanu Maheshwari as young Krishna
Tabu as Vasudha
Saiee Manjrekar as young Vasudha
Jimmy Sheirgill as Abhijeet
Jay Upadhyay as Jignesh
Sayajirao Shinde as Mahesh Desai
Hardik Soni as Pakya
MOVIE REVIEW: Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha, directed by Neeraj Pandey, is a film that unfortunately misses the mark on several fronts. Expectations from a director like Neeraj Pandey are undoubtedly high, but here they are disappointingly unmet. Despite having a big star cast, the movie turns out to be a slow and lackluster experience. The film’s core revolves around a typical romantic narrative, intertwining the past and present in a slow-burn exploration of love and loss. However, the story lacks substance and novelty, leading to a predictable climax that fails to surprise or engage the audience. The major twist and crime revelation, which are supposed to be the high points of the film, offer nothing new and fall flat.
The screenplay is one of the weakest aspects of the film. Despite having a stellar cast, the actors are not given enough material to shine. Ajay Devgan, Tabu, and Jimmy Shergill are wasted in their roles. The dialogues, although deep, cannot salvage the film in the absence of a strong script. The film’s length and editing are major drawbacks, with certain flashback scenes being shown repeatedly, irritating viewers and making the film feel unnecessarily repetitive. One of the standout elements of the film is MM Kreem’s music and background score. The lyrics by Manoj Muntashir and the music by Keeravani are excellent, providing some respite in an otherwise tedious film.
Ajay Devgan, as always, tries his best with his expressive eyes and delivers a good performance. However, even his strong acting cannot save a weak story. Tabu delivers a mature performance, capturing the complexities of a woman haunted by her past. The chemistry between Ajay Devgan and Tabu adds some depth to the film’s emotional core. Saiee Manjrekar also gives an equally good performance, while Jimmy Shergill, despite having a short role, leaves an impact. Jay Upadhyay is commendable in a supporting role.
“Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha” is a film that suffers due to its weak screenplay, predictable storyline, and repetitive editing. Despite strong performances from its cast and a standout musical score, the film fails to engage or leave a lasting impression. This is one that even die-hard fans of the lead actors might find hard to sit through.
Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha Movie Rating:
Direction 2/5
Acting 3/5
Editing 1.5/5
Story 2/5
Screenplay 1.5/5
Overall Hit ya Flop Rating: 2 out of 5 Stars (Below Average)
Not Recommended 
