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{{Short description|Indian romantic documentary}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2024}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2024}}
{{Infobox television
| image = Love Storiyaan.jpg
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| genre = Romantic documentary
| creator = {{ubl|Priya Ramani|Samar Halarnkar|Niloufer Venkatraman}}
| writer =
| director = Somen Mishra
| starring = {{ubl|Twinkle Tshering|Ankit Arora|Pratik Kothari}}
| country = India
| language = [[Hindi]]
| num_episodes = 6
| producer = [[Dharmatic Entertainment]]
| runtime =
| network = [[Amazon Prime Video]]
| released = {{Start date|2024|02|14|df=y}}
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'''''Love Storiyaan''''' is a 2024 Indian romantic documentary series on [[Amazon Prime Video]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-15 |title=New on Amazon Prime Video this week: 'Love Storiyaan', '5 Blind Dates', 'Young Sheldon' S7, and more |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/new-on-amazon-prime-video-this-week-love-storiyaan-5-blind-dates-young-sheldon-s7-and-more/article67848295.ece |access-date=2024-12-03 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> It follows six real-life couples from different parts of India, highlighting their struggles to overcome societal challenges in maintaining their relationships. The series is inspired by the ''India Love Project'', a social media initiative by journalists [[Priya Ramani]], [[Samar Halarnkar]], and Niloufer Venkatraman, which documents stories of couples overcoming social obstacles.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Upadhyay |first=Karishma |date=2024-02-09 |title=New series 'Love Storiyaan' features six real couples from social media initiative India Love Project |url=https://www.thehindu.com/society/new-series-love-storiyaan-features-six-real-couples-from-social-media-initiative-india-love-project/article67813424.ece |access-date=2024-12-03 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

It is produced by [[Dharma Productions|Dharmatic Entertainment]] and directed by Somen Mishra.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-23 |title=Love Storiyaan: Somen Mishra reveals Karan Johar wanted his portion to be cut from trailer: 'Only one looking fake in these real love stories…' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/love-storiyaan-somen-mishra-reveals-karan-johar-asked-to-cut-him-out-of-the-trailer-9177262/ |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> ''Love Storiyaan'' premiered on 14 February 2024 and is set across diverse locations in India.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |title=Love Storiyaan Season 1 Review : These retellings of real-life love stories make you believe in love even more |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/love-storiyaan/love-storiyaan-season-1/seasonreview/107622907.cms |access-date=2024-12-03 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

== Episodes ==
'''An Unsuitable Girl''': Delhi-based writer Aekta and Kerala-based journalist Ullekh share their journey of love, facing opposition from Aekta's daughters.

'''Love on Air''': Radio jockeys Nicholas and Rajani recount their love story amidst the picturesque mountains of Meghalaya.

'''Homecoming''': Sunit and Farida, a spirited 75-year-old couple, revisit their hometown in Bangladesh where they first fell in love.

'''Raah Sangharsh Ki''': Dalit activist Subhadra and ex-IIT grad turned Adivasi advocate Rahul share their love story rooted in grassroots social welfare work.

'''Faasley''': Dhanya, an Indian, and Homayon, an Afghan, recount their journey of love across different cultures and turbulent times.

'''Love Beyond Labels''': Trans couple Tista and Dipan share their journey of finding themselves and each other in [[Kolkata]].

== Critical reception ==
Archika Khurana of the ''[[The Times of India|Times of India]]'' gave the series 3.5 stars, stating, "Love Storiyaan' is celebrated for showcasing love in its diverse forms, reminding viewers that love exists beyond the confines of cinema."<ref name=":0" /> Nandini Ramnath of ''[[Scroll.in|Scroll]]'' appreciated the concept but criticized the execution, stating, "Despite its feebleness, Love Storiyaan earns brownie points simply by existing."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramnath |first=Nandini |date=2024-02-14 |title='Love Storiyaan' review: A brave reminder that the heart works in mysterious ways |url=https://scroll.in/reel/1063606/love-storiyaan-review-a-brave-reminder-that-the-heart-works-in-mysterious-ways |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=Scroll.in |language=en}}</ref> Shubhra Gupta of the ''[[The Indian Express|Indian Express]]'' gave the series 2.5 stars, noting, "You look at the faces of these lovers, who have fought the hard fight, and have made a home together in the face of tremendous odds, and you break into a smile. Haan, yehi pyaar hai."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-14 |title=Love Storiyaan review: Karan Johar's web series celebrates the joys of real-life romantic diversity |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/love-storiyaan-review-karan-johar-celebrates-the-joys-of-real-life-romantic-diversity-9161023/ |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> Saibal Chatterjee of ''[[NDTV]]'' awarded the series 4 stars, describing it as a "Highly Watchable Celebration Of Love Across Man-Made Divides."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Love Storiyaan Review: Highly Watchable Celebration Of Love Across Man-Made Divides |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/love-storiyaan-review-highly-watchable-celebration-of-love-across-man-made-divides-4-stars-5054828 |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=www.ndtv.com |language=en}}</ref> Geetika Mantri of ''[[The News Minute]]'' gave 3.5 stars, calling it "A very bingeable celebration of love across bounds."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mantri |first=Geetika |date=2024-02-15 |title=Love Storiyaan review: A very bingeable celebration of love across bounds |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/love-storiyaan-review-a-very-bingeable-celebration-of-love-across-bounds |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=The News Minute |language=en}}</ref>

Sucharita Tyagi for ''[[Medium (website)|Medium]]'' rated the series 1 out of 10, stating, "Love Storiyaan is a mixed bag of tales that vary in depth and emotional impact. Some episodes soar, some not so much. Nevertheless, the series succeeds in shedding light on the many faces of love in contemporary India."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tyagi |first=Sucharita |date=2024-02-14 |title=Love Storiyaan Review — Sucharita Tyagi |url=https://sucharitatyagi.medium.com/love-storiyaan-review-sucharita-tyagi-cba4965ad169 |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=Medium |language=en}}</ref> Sana Farzeen of ''[[India Today]]'' gave the series 4 stars, stating, "Conceptualised by Somen Mishra, 'Love Storiyaan' is truly a celebration of love and reminds us that amidst life's trials and tribulations, it's only human connections that hold us strong."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-14 |title='Love Storiyaan' review: Prime Video series will make you want to fall in love |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/reviews/story/love-storiyaan-review-prime-video-series-will-make-you-want-to-fall-in-love-2501611-2024-02-14 |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* ''[https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Love-Storiyaan/0T3Y18QOZJLXPFQV33ZMZY80II Love Storiyaan]'' at [[Amazon Prime]]
* {{IMDb title|id=31124686}}

[[Category:2024 web series debuts]]
[[Category:Hindi-language web series]]
[[Category:Amazon Prime Video original programming]]

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