In the film, the inserts of shots of Lucknow’s streets and the airport stand out, especially when juxtaposed to the interiors of the airport and the signage inside. Delhi-based lawyer, Trideep Pais has pointed out other elements which look out of place in this unfortunate conversion of Lahore to Lucknow.
But, it’s not just about a technical change of location here. Karan Johar was probably aiming to send a message about how in a foreign space, the differences between being an Indian and a Pakistani doesn’t necessarily count and how the love for Bollywood acts as a unifying bond.
