Since its announcement, Shekhar Kapur’s latest movie, ‘What’s Love Gotta Do With It’, has taken the world by storm, and will soon be released in India, the director’s homeland. Early reviews of the film have been positive, with its unique take on love and marriage, focusing on arranged marriages, earning it numerous admirers.
Reviewers have commented that the dynamic between Lily and Shazad is energizing and effortless, but the film is still pleasantly surprising and uplifting. Shekhar Kapur’s exploration of both arranged and love marriages is worth a watch and the story has a unique vibrancy that will leave viewers with a smile.
Shekhar Kapur, who is widely regarded as one of the world’s most talented storytellers with prestigious awards such as the Filmfare, BAFTA, and Padma Shri under his belt, recently released his film in the U.K. on February 24th and has already made approximately £3 million. The star-studded cast features Lily James, Shazad Latif, Emma Thompson, Shabana Azmi, and Sajal Aly. Shout! Studios has now acquired the rights to the movie in the U.S. and Canada, with plans to release it in late spring. Kapur’s impressive filmography includes celebrated and iconic works like Mr. India, Bandit Queen, Four Feathers, and Elizabeth.
