Atithi Bhooto Bhava follows the story of a young man whose life changes when he encounters a ghost who claims that he is his grandfather in his previous life. What happens next? The story is far fetched but a sweet little fairytale put together which makes for a leisurely viewing. The screenplay standing at a shade under 2 hours makes for a brisk watch.

The drama has a heartfelt tone to it from the very beginning. But the constant shift of tones is what doesn’t allow the audience to settle into the drama. After the initial heartfelt tone, it shifts to a comedy in the current world where the drama shifts to. The comedy does give a fresh look to the drama but it doesn’t make you laugh hysterically. Yes, there are moments which are entertaining and enjoyable(much like today’s earlier release Babli Bouncer) that make the drama consistently watchable.

The conflict in the story is interesting that adds a new dimension to the dynamics of a relationship. We have seen this similar concept in the Anushka Sharma starrer Phillauri but the difference being that there are a few more frivolous moments here as opposed to Phillauri. But honestly, some of the punches do land during this period.

The road trip is a fun concept and here too it has an interesting element to it. I somehow felt that a little more soul could have been added either to make the drama by creating many moments wherein the viewers can start connecting to the characters. Here, the proceedings are fun but lack the emotional connect. The message about love and a few life lessons are nicely integrated in the drama. The final conclusion is beautiful but the events leading up to it did feel a little cliched and sequences which lacked a little clarity. So overall, the screenplay is decently well written although it could have been much better. But this is meant for a leisurely viewing.