Reception
The film had an above average opening and did fairly well at the Box Office, with a net gross of 30.5 crore (US$5.55 million) (unadjusted for inflation). It was the seventh highest grossing film of that year.
Critical reception of the film was mixed to positive. The most common form of criticism came from its "simplistic and at times dragging script". While critics were divided amongst their opinions about the film itself, the direction by Kunal Kohli and the performances by its lead and supporting casts were adequately praised.
Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama says that "casting is one of the film's strengths", arguing that "It would be hard to imagine anyone other than Saif as the wisecracking Karan...he makes Karan insufferable and likable at the same time...His arresting performance is sure to sky-rocket his fan-following amongst the youngsters." Adarsh also argues that "Rani's effervescent personality infuses Rhea with buoyancy, and, later in the film, she too shows a vulnerable side. Rani takes a giant leap as an actor...her performance is flawless."
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