Kyun…Ho Gaya Na! offers a visually appealing presentation. The sets, utilizing polished teak colors, and the outdoor scenes, featuring verdant greens, create a pleasing aesthetic. The choreography, particularly in the Broadway-style number “Pyar mein sau uljhane,” is captivating. If one focuses on the characters Arjun and Diya, rather than Vivek Oberoi and Aishwarya Rai, the experience becomes more enjoyable. The film explores the gender dynamics through two contrasting characters. Aishwarya Rai’s portrayal draws from the romantic style of Yash Chopra and Madhuri Dixit, with her character often lost in a dreamy, distant state, serving as a perfect contrast to the playful Arjun.
The film features well-written dialogues and moments between Oberoi and Om Puri, particularly in the scene where the characters are forced to do the dishes. The progression of a scene where Diya imagines Arjun adorning her neck with jewelry, transitioning from romance to laughter, is skillfully executed. However, the second half suffers from the addition of Mr. Bachchan’s character, which disrupts the narrative. Instead of allowing the lovers to resolve their differences, the character intervenes. The scenes with the children, intended to be cute, prove annoying. The narrative’s rhythm becomes uneven and the second half feels pointless. The lovers’ interactions in the first half are charming, but they do not support the second half’s narrative vision.
Vivek Oberoi describes his role as an exuberant, flamboyant character, highlighting the film’s focus on the relationship between two mismatched personalities. Aishwarya plays a romantic character, with ideals of perfect love. For Oberoi’s character, love isn’t important. He emphasizes that the film is not a simple boy-girl story, but a man-woman story. He found the film to be more lighthearted than his previous romantic work, focusing on a playful dynamic between the leads. Oberoi found it easy to portray the cynic due to his acting approach, building a world for the character through associations. He enjoyed working with Amitabh Bachchan and Om Puri, appreciating their comic timing.
