Avinash says, "These two threads began to form into a script about a street singer who sings erotically-charged songs but has the integrity to challenge the powers when she is mistreated.

[7][9][10] The soundtrack of Anaarkali of Aaarah comprises 10 songs, all of them composed by Rohit Sharma while the lyrics have been written by Ramkumar Singh, Dr. Sagar, Ravinder Randhawa, Prashant Ingole and Avinash Das.

[14] Renuka Vyavahare of The Times of India gave the film a rating of 3.5 out of 5 and said that "Anaarkali of Aarah is an unexpected winner that stuns you with its authenticity."

"[15] Rohit Vats of Hindustan Times gave the film a rating of 3 out of 5 and said that, "Anaarkali of Aarah brings forth a world that’s out of focus and needs our attention.

"[18] Namrata Joshi of The Hindu praised the performances of Swara Bhaskar, Pankaj Tripathi, Sanjay Mishra and Ishtiyaq Khan and said that the film is, "A unique, well observed, raunchy musical that reiterates that no means no.

[20] Rachit Gupta of Filmfare gave the film a rating of 3.5 out of 5 and said that, "Keeping in line with Hindi cinema's new found passion for strong women protagonists and their resilient stories, Anarkali Of Aarah is the pitch perfect lesson in relevant feminism.

Avinash Das's debut feature overcomes its indulgences and flaws by focusing on the big picture on sexual assault and consent.

[3] The film courted controversy when its trailer depicted an item number performed as part of the silver jubilee functions of the Veer Kunwar Singh University in Arrah.