There are two types of people in this world: those who live in blissful delusion, thinking everything they do is amazing, and those who keep doing what they¡¯re doing despite knowing it's painfully awkward. And right now, Loveyapa stars Khushi Kapoor and Junaid Khan seem to fall in the latter category.
While actors go all out to promote their films, this duo's strategy is backfiring so spectacularly that people who were mildly interested in Loveyapa are now rethinking their choices. And mind you, the film isn¡¯t even out yet! The internet has spoken, and let¡¯s just say, it¡¯s not pretty.
?The Loveyapa dance disaster of Khushi Kapoor and Junaid Khan
Imagine trying to build hype for your movie but instead making the audience beg for a refund before even watching it. That¡¯s exactly what¡¯s happening here.??
In a now-viral promotional clip, Khushi and Junaid are seen dancing to the Loveyapa title track. The issue? Zero chemistry, awkward moves, and expressions that scream "Why are we even doing this?"
This is so embarrassing, what are they even doing?" "Junaid shut his eyes in the last 10 seconds, even he can¡¯t bear to see himself anymore,¡± users commented. "Sridevi and Aamir Khan¡¯s legacies are crying in a corner somewhere." Well, there¡¯s no cap there! Ouch.??
Reddit wasn't the only battlefield. Over on Instagram, people are questioning if Khushi and Junaid are even aware of the criticism¡ªor if they¡¯re simply getting paid too much to care.??
One user wondered ¡°Do they know they¡¯re being trolled? And if they do¡ why haven¡¯t they stopped yet?¡± Another bluntly asked, "Are they getting paid enough for this level of secondhand embarrassment?"
?The trolling is so intense that Loveyapa is making headlines, not for its storyline, but for its promotional misfire.??
For those still interested, Loveyapa is the official Bollywood remake of the 2022 Tamil hit Love Today, which made over Rs 100 crore on a modest budget of Rs 5 crore. Starring Pradeep Ranganathan and Ivana, the original film was a blockbuster.
?Directed by Advait Chandan, the Bollywood version stars Khushi Kapoor and Junaid Khan as a young couple whose lives spiral into chaos after they exchange phones and discover uncomfortable truths about each other. The movie, produced by AGS Entertainment, is set to hit theaters on February 7.??
At this point, the internet has made up its mind: Loveyapa is shaping up to be more siyappa than pyaar. Whether Khushi and Junaid can redeem themselves on the big screen remains to be seen. Until then, they might want to rethink their promotional strategies¡ªor at least hire a better PR team.