Cast- Sanya Malhotra, Nishant Dahiya, Kawaljeet Singh and Others
Director—Aatti Kadav
Duration— 1 hour 46 minutes
Where To Watch—Zee 5
Plot Overview
Mrs. A Hindi adaptation of a Malayalam movie, The Great Indian Kitchen, released in 2021, showcases the story of a trained dancer, Richa (Sanya Malhotra), who gets married to Dr. Diwakar (Nishant Dahiya) after she has to balance her life between marriage and dreams. On the other hand, he deals with unsupportive in-laws and fulfills his dreams. This is all the movie is about.
Review
The most prominent drawback of this film is that it’s a remake from the South, and the director attempted to infuse a Bollywood feel into it. The central theme revolves around women's empowerment, which appears somewhat outdated in 2025; the notion of a married woman pursuing her dreams is overly simplistic and predictable to the point where even a child could anticipate the next scene. This reliance on remakes has become tiresome in Bollywood.
What Lacks in the Movie
Additionally, I identified multiple flaws. In one scene, Richa is making use of a mixer when her father-in-law interrupts her, insisting that she use a traditional Silbata instead. It seems unrealistic for a family of doctors to possess such conservative views. Typically, doctors in our country are preoccupied with their work and wouldn’t meddle in such trivial matters. If the creators wish to depict an outdated narrative, it would be more fitting to set the story in a rural area instead of a big city. When your protagonist is a medical professional, it would be advisable to portray him in a contemporary manner. The entire film takes place in a metro setting, where family dynamics differ greatly from those in smaller towns.
Actors Performance
Another flaw in the film is that its storyline feels very lackluster. The struggles depicted could have been portrayed with much greater impact as the narrative unfolds. As for the performances, Sanya Malhotra excelled in her role. She is not just the film's lead but also its driving force. Her explosive lament about her family was likely the film’s highlight, along with Nishant Dahiya, who offered a promising portrayal as the conservative husband. However, the chemistry between Sanya Malhotra and Nishant Dahiya could have been improved, while Kanwaljeet Singh delivered a compelling performance as Diwakar's father. Varun Badola's role, though small, was adequate.
Direction, Screenplay, and Production Quality
The direction by Aarti Kadav was decent but not extraordinary. Although the issue she aimed to address was significant and timely, the film would have benefited from a stronger screenplay. Regarding production quality and other aspects, they were satisfactory.
Conclusion
In conclusion, this adaptation of the classic Malayalam film The Great Indian Kitchen is rather average. It is ultimately Sanya Malhotra who shoulders the film, receiving solid support from the cast, including Nishant Dahiya and Kanwaljeet Singh.
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