Critics had mixed reactions. Some described it as an "average affair" with a predictable second half, while others praised Hiten Tejwani’s performance despite a "silly story".
The film was originally titled simply Shatranj before being changed to Zindagi Shatranj Hai just before its release. Critics had mixed reactions
While Natasha insists he is an impostor, everyone else—including her doctor and local police—believes him because he possesses overwhelming evidence of his identity. Critics had mixed reactions
You can find more detailed reviews and cast information on IMDb or BookMyShow . Zindagi Shatranj Hai (2023) Critics had mixed reactions
The story follows a woman named (or Kavita in some versions) whose life is upended when a mysterious man (Hiten Tejwani) arrives at her home claiming to be her husband, Vishal Malhotra.
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