Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat has superhit written all over it. Critics are near unanimous — they see nothing but misogyny in its bizarre storyline, which they insist is both outdated and problematic. Yet, cinematic history repeats itself as the critically panned Milap Zaveri directorial emerges a box-office hit.

Harshvardhan Rane, who regained stardom with the re-release of Sanam Teri Kasam, once again enjoys the spotlight — this time for portraying what many view as a male red flag. The divide between what audiences endorse and what critics appreciate is glaring once again. As the number of critics multiplies by the hour, most films end up with mixed reviews — but Ek Deewane… has faced near-universal derision. Even a trade analyst-turned-critic, usually attuned to audience pulse, dismissed t

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