Sri Devi-starrer, Mom, which also features two Pakistani actors, the doe-eyed Sajal Ali and Adnan Siddiqui, has opened up to a good response by the critics. Aside for showering praises for Sri Devi and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Indian critics also appreciated the acting of the Pakistani stars. Speaking about Sajal Ali, Times of India writes, “Dew fresh Sajal Ali, who seems to have grown up watching Kareena Kapoor films, seems like a clone of the senior actor. But this is not to take away from her otherwise adept performance.” Another reviewer Lehren TV, says “[the movie also stars] two very efficient Pakistani actors. Adnan Siddiqui as Devki’s husband and Kareena Kapoor look-like Sajal Ali. The coming together of many talents gives relief and variety [to the narrative].” Earlier on, the movie’s director Ravi Udyawar said that it is unjustifiable that artistes from Pakistan are stopped from working in India. Udyawar also praised the Pakistani actors and said "I had a great time working with Adnan and Sajal. It was refreshing to see them. They brought something special on screen. Sajal plays the daughter's role and there were many silent scenes in the film and she delivered them brilliantly. Adnan is a great actor. They both did a good job," according to Indian media. The movie, which also features Akshaye Khanna, is an Indian thriller which revolves around the seemingly perfect life of Devki and extents she would go to protect her family.
