The film opens on the first night of Decchi and Shanti’s wedding. The room is set for the consummation of the marriage, the bride awaits behind her (albeit suffocating) veil, and the groom’s mother has left the necessary measures recommended by the family priest, a pouch of elaichi, in the safe hands of her son. 

It is at this juncture of humor and playfulness that the film develops to present to the viewer an endearing, heartfelt, and meaningful story about social restrictions, and more importantly, how they operate differently for men and women. The narrative and screenplay are constructed with thoughtfulness to ensure that humor remains at the heart of them throughout. 

Consequently, the message is carried forth with impact, without weighing the film down with any preachiness. The characters are authentic and real in their flaws and textures, and are brought to life with notable performances and chemistry. The film communicates this with ease while also ensuring that the viewer is entertained and involved all along.

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One of the most notable strengths of the film is its casting of two very endearing actors as its leads, Lahar and Deepak. Essentially, the story is a simple conversation about the past and fond memories that two people share over a cup of coffee following a chance encounter. It is then the actors and their characters that suffuse a new life into the narrative with their chemistry and sweetness. 

 Having run into each other after a long gap of several years, the two reminisce about their old crushes on each other, and their shared, related memories. They have come a long way since childhood, with one of them following the career path of her heart's desire by running a cafe, while the other's true goals waiting to be revealed a little later in the film.

 The story remains involving and unexpected throughout, along with being consistent with these two attributes till the very end. There is also the endeavor of adding poetry to the storytelling to further enhance it, eventually leaving the viewer with an honest, and sincere completed whole.

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