Netflix's
anthology
series
Feels
Like
Ishq
chronicles
six
different
short
stories
depicting
diverse
shades
of
love.
From
commitment
phobia
to
teenage
infatuation,
each
story
is
an
amalgamation
of
several
emotions
that
evolve
with
the
blossoming
of
the
four-letter
word.
The
series
promises
some
feel-good
moments
as
each
meanders
from
one
connotation
of
love
to
another.
What's
Yay:
The
performances
in
some
of
the
stories
along
with
the
feel-good
and
breezy
vibe
of
the
varied
shades
of
love
What's
Nay:
Some
stories
have
the
unique
factor
missing
and
present
a
done
and
dusted
story
Story
Feels
Like
Ishq
showcases
six
different
tales
revolving
around
meeting
under
unexpected
circumstances
and
striking
a
bond
with
each
other
organically.
The
first
story
directed
by
Ruchir
Arun
titled
Save
The
Da(y)te
has
a
social
media
influencer
(Radhika
Madan)
team
up
with
a
wedding
planner
(Amol
Parashar)
to
search
for
her
best
friend
aka
the
bride
as
she
chooses
to
run
away
from
the
alter
after
getting
cold
feet.
What
follows
is
a
rollercoaster
ride
wherein
the
two
share
some
banter
over
conflicting
perceptions
on
marriage.
Tahira
Kashyap's
Quaranteen
Crush
has
a
teenager
(Mihir
Ahuja)
develop
a
strong
crush
on
his
free-spirited
neighbour
(Kajol
Chugh).
However,
he
chooses
to
weave
a
facade
to
bond
with
her
at
the
stressful
time
of
the
COVID-19
pandemic.
Star
Host
helmed
by
Anand
Tiwari
has
a
teenager
rent
out
his
parents'
home
to
fulfil
his
dream
to
witness
the
Northern
Lights.
His
home
is
rented
by
a
woman
(Simraj
Jahani)
who
is
dealing
with
a
heartbreak.
What
follows
is
the
two
bonding
over
self-discovery
and
conquering
their
insecurities
and
fears.
She
Loves
Me,
She
Loves
Me
Not
directed
by
Danish
Aslam
chronicles
the
tale
of
two
queer
women
(Saba
Azad
and
Sanjeeta
Bhattacharya)
and
their
endearing
journey
of
falling
in
love
with
each
other.
The
two
have
other
battles
to
fight
other
than
their
repressed
emotions
during
the
process.
Interview
helmed
by
Sachin
Kundalkar
revolves
around
two
individuals
seeking
a
job
at
an
electronic
store.
While
the
Malayali
man
(Neeraj
Madhav)
is
underconfident
and
fearsome
due
to
his
lack
of
knowledge
regarding
Hindi,
the
Muslim
woman
(Zayn
Marie
Khan)
is
confident
and
has
a
glimmer
of
enthusiasm
regarding
her
goals
in
life.
The
two
form
an
unexpected
bond
after
the
woman
instils
confidence
in
the
man
and
trains
him
for
the
interview.
Jaydeep
Sarkar's
Ishq
Mastana
has
Kabir
(Skand
Thakur)
sign
up
for
a
casual
rebound
date
with
Mehr
(Tanya
Maniktala).
However,
after
they
get
arrested
at
a
protest,
the
two
have
a
heartwarming
chat
on
love,
expression
and
honesty
in
relationships.
Ruchir
Arun's
Save
The
Da(y)te
has
been
penned
by
Monisha
Thyagrajan
and
deals
with
the
two
individuals
portrayed
by
Radhika
Madan
and
Amol
Parashar
discuss
their
contrasting
takes
on
marriage
as
they
hunt
for
the
runaway
bride.
However,
the
story
appears
to
be
the
weakest
link
in
the
anthology
as
it
seems
to
be
dragged
and
too
laborious
in
the
process.
Be
it
the
female
protagonist
throwing
the
guy's
phone
in
the
water
or
the
two
suddenly
turning
saviour
for
a
failing
wedding,
the
camaraderie
between
the
two
protagonists
seem
non-convincing
and
far
from
realistic.
Tahira
Kashyap's
Quaranteen
Crush
with
the
story
penned
by
Gazal
Dhaliwal
depicts
the
sweet
rush
of
teenage
infatuation.
The
plot
is
endearing
and
has
a
sense
of
nostalgia
attached
to
it.
The
equation
between
the
lead
protagonists
in
the
midst
of
a
raging
pandemic
looks
amiable
and
convincing.
Anand
Tiwari's
Star
Host
with
the
story
penned
by
Saurabh
George
Swamy
shows
the
lead
protagonists
coming
together
in
unusual
circumstances.
The
plot
goes
much
beyond
love
as
it
deals
with
the
message
of
overcoming
your
own
fears
and
insecurities
and
enjoying
the
present
moment
that
life
has
to
offer.
However,
the
entire
plot
has
a
'done
and
dusted'
appeal
and
does
not
bring
anything
new
to
the
plate.
She
Loves
Me,
She
Loves
Me
Not
helmed
by
Danish
Aslam
and
written
by
Sulagna
Chatterjee
does
a
good
job
of
normalizing
a
queer
love
story.
It
does
not
stereotypically
delve
into
the
many
societal
issues
faced
by
the
LGBTQ
community
that
often
complicates
the
characters
and
the
plot
as
a
whole.
Instead,
it
deals
with
the
two
female
protagonists
becoming
the
perfect
companion
to
each
other
and
respecting
each
other's
emotions
at
the
right
place.
It
also
uses
a
first-person
narration
and
some
millennial
approach
to
depict
the
protagonist's
thought
process
that
looks
well
etched
out.
Interview
by
Sachin
Kundalkar
that
is
written
by
Aarti
Rawal
is
by
far
the
best
of
the
lot
with
its
sincere
performances
and
affable
plot.
Beautiful
bond
blossoms
between
the
protagonists
as
the
two
appear
for
the
same
job
interview,
where
the
woman
clearly
the
more
confident
one
helps
the
man
gain
the
required
confidence
and
esteem.
The
story
does
not
stereotype
the
struggles
and
romantic
relationships
of
the
middle-class,
and
appears
true
to
the
essence
of
the
story
and
its
characters.
Ishq
Mastana
directed
by
Jaydeep
Sarkar
and
written
by
both
him
and
Subhra
Chatterji
showcases
a
rebound
date
that
turns
out
to
be
life-changing
for
both
the
protagonists.
The
story
has
the
protagonists
delve
deeper
and
introspect
while
deciphering
love
and
a
truly
meaningful
relationship.
However,
the
camaraderie
between
the
lead
pair
lacks
the
charm
and
spark
as
compared
to
the
other
stories.
Save
The
Da(y)te
has
Radhika
Madan
play
a
feisty
social
media
influencer
on
a
quest
to
find
her
best
friend
who
has
fled
from
her
own
wedding.
She
tries
her
best
to
deliver
an
honest
act
but
her
performance
seems
too
over-the-top
and
blaring
in
some
scenes.
However,
Amol
Parashar
puts
in
the
required
depth
and
vulnerability
to
his
character.
In
Quaranteen
Crush,
Mihir
Ahuja
and
Kajol
Chugh
appear
convincing
in
their
performances
and
share
endearing
chemistry
with
each
other.
Mihir
especially
stands
out
as
the
lovestruck
teenager.
In
Star
Host,
Rohit
Saraf
is
at
his
usual
charming
best
while
Simraj
Jahani
is
persuasive
as
a
woman
dealing
with
heartbreak
and
battling
her
own
demons
inside.
She
Loves
Me,
She
Loves
Me
Not
has
Sanjeeta
Bhattacharya
steal
the
show
with
her
first-person
narration
and
depicting
the
conflicted
emotions
of
a
queer
woman,
who
is
yet
to
come
out
but
is
deeply
infatuated
with
a
colleague.
Her
narration
and
thought
process
is
relatable
and
endearing.
Saba
Azad
is
a
delight
to
behold
as
a
free-spirited
woman
who
has
embraced
her
sexuality
but
is
also
vulnerable
owing
to
her
past
failed
relationships.
Neeraj
Madhav
and
Zayn
Marie
Khan
totally
take
the
trophy
with
their
top-notch
act
in
Interview.
There
is
never
a
dull
moment
with
the
two
and
you
will
have
the
smile
on
your
face
intact
till
the
very
end
with
their
adorable
camaraderie
and
screen
presence.
In
Ishq
Mastana,
while
Tanya
Maniktala
tries
to
breathe
life
into
her
character
of
a
raging
activist,
Skand
Thakur
still
has
a
lot
more
room
to
perform.
Nevertheless,
the
two
share
an
infectious
and
breezy
equation
in
some
of
the
scenes.
Technical
Aspects
The
cinematography
by
Pratham
Mehta
and
Sudip
Sengupta
is
refreshing
to
witness
in
stories
like
Save
The
Da(y)te,
Star
Host
and
Ishq
Mastana.
The
music
by
Manas-Shikar
comes
convincingly
etched
out
in
Quaranteen
Crush,
that
has
the
lead
protagonists
jamming
to
a
fusion
of
some
Punjabi
and
English
upbeat
lyrics.
While
Ishq
Mastana
has
the
title
track
inspired
by
the
poet
and
saint
Kabir's
writing
'Ishq
Mastana'
that
also
stays
true
to
the
essence
of
the
title
of
the
story.
Verdict
Watch
this
one
to
experience
the
little
stereotypical
but
breezy
shades
of
love
that
will
never
grow
out
of
style.
The
makers
have
also
paid
homage
to
the
series'
producer
Seher
Aly
Latif
who
had
unfortunately
passed
away
on
June
7,
2021
owing
to
a
cardiac
arrest.
We
give
Feels
Like
Ishq
3
out
of
5
stars.