Critical reception

IANS

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rated the film 3.5 out of 5 saying, "This is unarguably Kukunoor’s most sensitive and moving work since “Iqbal”. It touches the heart". Rajeev Masand of IBN gave 1.5/5 and commented, "Aashayein is a difficult film to sit through (...) it is in fact a serious test of your patience." Noyon Jyoti Parasara of AOL rated the film 2 out of 5 and said, "...nothing comes through except disappointment.".