Love Storiyaan is a 2024 Indian romantic documentary series on Amazon Prime Video.[1] It follows six real-life couples from different parts of India, highlighting their struggles to overcome societal challenges in maintaining their relationships. The series is inspired by the India Love Project, a social media initiative by journalists Priya Ramani, Samar Halarnkar, and Niloufer Venkatraman, which documents stories of couples overcoming social obstacles.[2]
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| Genre | Romantic documentary |
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| Directed by | Somen Mishra |
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| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Hindi |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
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| Producer | Dharmatic Entertainment |
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| Network | Amazon Prime Video |
| Release | 14 February 2024 |
It is produced by Dharmatic Entertainment and directed by Somen Mishra.[3] Love Storiyaan premiered on February 14, 2024 and is set across diverse locations in India.[4]
Episodes
editAn Unsuitable Girl: Delhi-based writer Aekta and Kerala-based journalist Ullekh share their journey of love, facing opposition from Aekta's daughters.
Love on Air: Radio jockeys Nicholas and Rajani recount their love story amidst the picturesque mountains of Meghalaya.
Homecoming: Sunit and Farida, a spirited 75-year-old couple, revisit their hometown in Bangladesh where they first fell in love.
Raah Sangharsh Ki: Dalit activist Subhadra and ex-IIT grad turned Adivasi advocate Rahul share their love story rooted in grassroots social welfare work.
Faasley: Dhanya, an Indian, and Homayon, an Afghan, recount their journey of love across different cultures and turbulent times.
Love Beyond Labels: Trans couple Tista and Dipan share their journey of finding themselves and each other in Kolkata.
Critical reception
editArchika Khurana of the Times of India gave the series 3.5 stars, stating, "Love Storiyaan' is celebrated for showcasing love in its diverse forms, reminding viewers that love exists beyond the confines of cinema."[4] Nandini Ramnath of Scroll appreciated the concept but criticized the execution, stating, "Despite its feebleness, Love Storiyaan earns brownie points simply by existing."[5] Shubhra Gupta of the Indian Express gave the series 2.5 stars, noting, "You look at the faces of these lovers, who have fought the hard fight, and have made a home together in the face of tremendous odds, and you break into a smile. Haan, yehi pyaar hai."[6] Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV awarded the series 4 stars, describing it as a "Highly Watchable Celebration Of Love Across Man-Made Divides."[7] Geetika Mantri of The News Minute gave 3.5 stars, calling it "A very bingeable celebration of love across bounds."[8]
Sucharita Tyagi for Medium rated the series 1 out of 10, stating, "Love Storiyaan is a mixed bag of tales that vary in depth and emotional impact. Some episodes soar, some not so much. Nevertheless, the series succeeds in shedding light on the many faces of love in contemporary India."[9] Sana Farzeen of India Today gave the series 4 stars, stating, "Conceptualised by Somen Mishra, 'Love Storiyaan' is truly a celebration of love and reminds us that amidst life's trials and tribulations, it's only human connections that hold us strong."[10]
References
edit- ^ "New on Amazon Prime Video this week: 'Love Storiyaan', '5 Blind Dates', 'Young Sheldon' S7, and more". The Hindu. 2024-02-15. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ Upadhyay, Karishma (2024-02-09). "New series 'Love Storiyaan' features six real couples from social media initiative India Love Project". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ "Love Storiyaan: Somen Mishra reveals Karan Johar wanted his portion to be cut from trailer: 'Only one looking fake in these real love stories…'". The Indian Express. 2024-02-23. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ a b "Love Storiyaan Season 1 Review : These retellings of real-life love stories make you believe in love even more". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ Ramnath, Nandini (2024-02-14). "'Love Storiyaan' review: A brave reminder that the heart works in mysterious ways". Scroll.in. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ "Love Storiyaan review: Karan Johar's web series celebrates the joys of real-life romantic diversity". The Indian Express. 2024-02-14. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ "Love Storiyaan Review: Highly Watchable Celebration Of Love Across Man-Made Divides". www.ndtv.com. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ Mantri, Geetika (2024-02-15). "Love Storiyaan review: A very bingeable celebration of love across bounds". The News Minute. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ Tyagi, Sucharita (2024-02-14). "Love Storiyaan Review — Sucharita Tyagi". Medium. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ "'Love Storiyaan' review: Prime Video series will make you want to fall in love". India Today. 2024-02-14. Retrieved 2024-12-03.