Why Laila Majnu Didn't Work in 2018!

Laila Majnu is a classic love story from the Middle East, originating in Arabia. It's a tale of forbidden love, passion, and the sacrifices one makes for love. The central characters are Laila and Qais (sometimes spelled Majnu, which means "possessed" or "mad" in Arabic).
The Story
The specifics of the story vary depending on the telling, but the core elements remain the same. Laila and Qais fall deeply in love, but their families are sworn enemies. This star-crossed situation makes it impossible for them to be together.
Driven by his all-consuming love, Qais descends into madness, wandering the desert and reciting poetry about Laila. Laila, meanwhile, is forced to marry another man.
Themes
Laila Majnu explores universal themes of love, defiance of societal norms, and the power of passion. The story has endured for centuries, inspiring countless adaptations in literature, music, and film.
Modern Adaptations
The story remains popular and relevant today. There have been many films based on Laila Majnu, including:
Laila Majnu (1976): A Hindi-language film directed by Harnam Singh Rawail. [There may be other films by this title]
Laila Majnu (2018): A contemporary take on the story set in Kashmir, directed by Sajid Ali.
These are just a few examples, and the story continues to be retold and reimagined for new audiences.

[@mariyamcheema3715]

It was a beautiful movie and it's really close to my heart. This is the thing about art, everyone looks at it and consumes it differently. Laila majnu was an extra ordinary movie but it's definitely not for everyone. It wasn't about waiting a little bit more to be with Laila, he had reached to a level of love that he already knew in his heart that they weren't going to be together in this world even when seemingly every obstacle had gone but he still couldn't believe it so he waited for her but then she asked him to wait for longer. In that moment he smiled because he already knew that. He lived alone for 4 years and he already was hallucinating, it started before meeting Laila. In the end, he realized that he has been loving her all this time and he can keep doing that. He don't need her physical presence for that. (like we worship and believe in God without him sitting in front of us, we can feel him anywhere see in this world. He is everywhere) He made her his world his everything his God. And showed the world that's how you love your God. If you get a chance to do more research on it and think about it more deeply maybe you'll be able to understand why his craziness was a necessity. Aj bhi hum kisi dewanay ko majnu kehtay hain, jese dewana aur majnu ek he lafz ban gaya ho. It's just my opinion and how I think.

[@Payseur]

Yeah I agree it was apparent that he had lost himself well before returning to Kashmir (I did address that in the video). I just think the lack of communication in a 21st century setting made little sense and required the viewers to suspend their sense of disbelief to fully invest in the film’s resolution. I do like your take on it though, about him not needing her presence to love her wholeheartedly, which is also what I suggested towards the end of the video. His love becomes a sort of all consuming pantheistic love where everything in the world reminds him of her. His madness was obviously a necessity, I just think they could’ve done a better job of showing the final plunge into the darkness/light (depending on how you see the madness). As it was done, I thought there was a slight disconnect. Thanks for the lengthy comment though! It means a lot, Mariyam.

[@YehBikGyiGormint]

Keep it up , your channel will grow soon I’m sure InshaAllah ❤

[@Payseur]

Thanks! This means a lot.

[@ameyajirage8640]

So we have captions now. Yeh hui na baat.

[@komalchaurasia1614]

You can have opinion But it was not a drag It was a beautiful written story we really can't relate cause nowadays you can't find such pure love It was not stupidness but pain of waiting Waiting to be with your love. I thought you knew ki Muslim mai pati ke marne ke badh you can't meet any man for some definite days He said in the end that for the first time he was happy . Happy with whatever he is doing. I loved this movie ❤,songs,and both the characters

[@Payseur]

I've loved the same woman for the last 8 years even though she's been gone since 2022 so I can definitely relate (I wanted to relate even more). And I know you can't meet but you can still contact via call/text/videocalls to stay updated. I'm telling you the 21st century setting doesn't lend itself well to the story as the distance and lack of communication is what leads to madness and desperation between the original characters (esp Majnu's). But yes, it was a heartfelt film, the actor who played Qais' in particular was brilliant. I appreciate the comment.

[@itsthehypocrite]

​@@Payseur ohooo. Ghaayal aashiq

[@Payseur]

@@itsthehypocrite I’m so beautiful.

[@Spifamilyy]

@@Payseur he was unstable enough to be not able to contact her through phone or anything. He just wanted to be with laila and it was four years already so his desire for the presence of Laila drove him into madness eventually

[@Payseur]

@@Spifamilyy yes. But I still think technology doesn’t lend itself too well to the film.

[@YehBikGyiGormint]

I don’t care about Hania Amir hanging out with guys , humari to reach se wese hi bahir hai but Badshah jese banday k saath … something doesn’t seem right 😂