Ayan falls in love with his soulmate, Alizeh, but she doesn’t reciprocate the feeling. Later, a relationship with Saba helps him realize Alizeh’s value in his life, irrespective of their relationship status.
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil is a 2016 Indian Hindi-language musical romantic drama film written, directed, and produced by Karan Johar under the Dharma Productions banner. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma and Aishwarya Rai in lead roles. Set across London, Paris, Vienna, and Lucknow, the narrative explores themes of unrequited love, friendship, heartbreak, and emotional intimacy through the intersecting lives of Ayan, Alizeh, and Saba.