Critics generally gave the film mixed reviews, often describing it as a "routine masala flick" with a formulaic script but praising its production values and music.
“Nothing new, nothing special, but still quite entertaining. It is watchable mainly due to its great melodious songs and its starring cast.” IMDb Critics generally gave the film mixed reviews, often
: The soundtrack by Nadeem–Shravan was a massive success, becoming the second best-selling Bollywood album of the year. Popular chartbusters included "Kisi Se Tum Pyar Karo" and "Allah Kare Dil Na Lage Kisi Se". Popular chartbusters included "Kisi Se Tum Pyar Karo"
: Priyanka Chopra was widely seen as the standout, with critics noting her "talent and sex appeal". Lara Dutta was praised for her emotional range in a more traditional role. Akshay Kumar's performance received polarized feedback, ranging from "sincere and effective" to lacking emotional depth. Akshay Kumar's performance received polarized feedback
“Priyanka was much more fun to watch. She was attractive, naughty, vivacious and sexy.” IMDb