Aap Jaisa Koi Netflix Premiere & Exclusive Private Screening: Inside the Intimate Event

Before diving into the heartfelt narrative of Aap Jaisa Koi, here’s something special: we managed to capture snapshots from an ultra-private red‑carpet screening held just yesterday. It was invite-only, discreet, and featured the likes of Sophia Choudhary, Rhea Chakraborty, Maddy, Rohit Saraf, and Prathiba—all appearing in paparazzi clips you’ll find below.

 What the Film Is All About

Netflix’s upcoming romantic drama Aap Jaisa Koi, directed by Vivek Soni (of Meenakshi Sundareshwar fame), will stream exclusively on 11 July 2025 .

Plot & Themes

• Storyline: The film follows Shrirenu Tripathi (R. Madhavan), a reserved Sanskrit professor in his early 40s, who starts an arranged match-up with Madhu Bose (Fatima Sana Shaikh), a vibrant French instructor. Their romance blooms across Jamshedpur and Kolkata, but emotional conditioning and family dynamics challenge their bond .

• Core message: Central is the idea of “barabari wala pyaar”—an equal kind of love, rejecting patriarchal norms and celebrating emotional honesty

• From Madhavan’s perspective: He describes Shrirenu as “one of the most complex characters I’ve played… quiet, awkward, and deeply human”—a man discovering emotional intimacy for the first time in maturity

• From Fatima’s viewpoint: “Madhu expresses strength and confidence so gracefully, with vulnerability and feminine depth… it felt therapeutic,” emphasizing partnership and equality

Production Highlights

• Backing: Produced by Dharmatic Entertainment under Karan Johar, with Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra

• Filming locations: Shot across Jamshedpur, Kolkata, and parts of Jharkhand, giving an authentic, regional backdrop to the story

• Music & crew: Cinematography by Debojeet Ray, editing by Prashanth Ramachandran, and music composed by Justin Prabhakaran and Rochak Kohli

Cast & Crew Insights

• R. Madhavan: Chose to lose weight and follow natural methods—no digital de-ageing—showing real commitment to portraying a man in his 40s authentically

• Fatima Sana Shaikh: Called the film a narrative about equal partnership in love, with layered conflicts and empowerment at its heart .

• Director Vivek Soni: Described it as a story about “breaking free from the walls we build around ourselves” and embracing “awkwardness and vulnerability” in love

What to Expect on 11 July

Prepare for a mature, tender journey into unconventional romance—where romance isn’t about grand gestures but quiet growth, mutual respect, and real conversations. It’s for lovers of subtle narratives and anyone who values emotional authenticity over cinematic bombast. Stream it on Netflix from 11 July