# Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/ae-dil-hai-mushkil-2016/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 58% |
| Editorial Rating | 64/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 68% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 54/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.2/5 |
| IMDb | 6.4/10 |
| Director | Karan Johar |
| Genres | Romance, Drama |
| Runtime | 158 min |

## Quick answer

Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016) earns a 58% Celluloid Score — Not Recommended. Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016) is indexed on Celluloid for star-filmography linking and discovery — Karan Johar’s film with l Metascore 54/100. Directed by Karan Johar.

## Celluloid verdict

Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016) is indexed on Celluloid for star-filmography linking and discovery — Karan Johar’s film with lasting audience visibility.

## Synopsis

Ayan falls in love with his soulmate, Alizeh, but she doesn’t reciprocate the feeling. Later, a relationship with Saba helps him realize Alizeh’s value in his life, irrespective of their relationship status.

## Cast

Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Fawad Khan, Lisa Haydon, Imran Abbas, Raj Awasti, Lora Moss

## Where to watch

Global: Netflix, Prime Video
the United States: Netflix, Prime Video
the United Kingdom: Netflix, Prime Video
Indonesia: Netflix, Prime Video
India: Netflix, Prime Video
Turkey: Netflix
South Korea: Netflix, Prime Video
Japan: Netflix
the Philippines: Netflix, Prime Video
Pakistan: Netflix, Prime Video
South Africa: Netflix, Prime Video
Malaysia: Netflix, Prime Video
Thailand: Netflix, Prime Video
the United Arab Emirates: Netflix, Prime Video
Nigeria: Netflix, Prime Video

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Ae Dil Hai Mushkil worth watching?**
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil holds a 58% Celluloid Score. Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016) is indexed on Celluloid for star-filmography linking and discovery — Karan Johar’s film with lasting audience visibility.

**What is Ae Dil Hai Mushkil about?**
Ayan falls in love with his soulmate, Alizeh, but she doesn’t reciprocate the feeling. Later, a relationship with Saba helps him realize Alizeh’s value in his life, irrespective of their relationship status.

**Who directed Ae Dil Hai Mushkil?**
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016) was directed by Karan Johar.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Ae Dil Hai Mushkil?**
58% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (64/100), Metascore (54/100), Letterboxd (3.2/5), and IMDb (6.4/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch Ae Dil Hai Mushkil?**
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil is streaming on Netflix, Prime Video; on Netflix, Prime Video in the United States; on Netflix, Prime Video in the United Kingdom; on Netflix, Prime Video in Indonesia; on Netflix, Prime Video in India; on Netflix in Turkey; on Netflix, Prime Video in South Korea; on Netflix in Japan; on Netflix, Prime Video in the Philippines; on Netflix, Prime Video in Pakistan; on Netflix, Prime Video in South Africa; on Netflix, Prime Video in Malaysia; on Netflix, Prime Video in Thailand; on Netflix, Prime Video in the United Arab Emirates; on Netflix, Prime Video in Nigeria. Availability varies by region.

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