He falls in love with Ritu (Amrita Rao), the daughter of a businessman (Ram Kapoor), for whom Sahil had designed a mascot.

Nikhat Kazmi of the Times of India gave it 2.5 out of five stars and wrote in her review, "The film does have a sweetness that grows on you and seasoned actors like Ram Kapoor and Madhoo add a dignity to their roles.

The love birds Tusshar and Amrita are in sync with each other, but the film is so predictable and so long, it loses impact.

[2] Preeti Arora of Rediff found the movie unimpressive and wrote, "The Rajshri fans who thrive on old world love stories might just enjoy this.

It takes a lot of guts to make a film as simple, honest and transparent as Love U...Mr Kalaakar in this day and age when Munni and Sheila are happily letting it all hang out and Ragini's love is lost in the lust and greed of an MMS mess.

"[4] Mongoose hair paintbrushes used in this film by the artist is a crime against the Wild Life Protection Act, 1972.