Mrs

Yet another Sanya Malhotra film that quietly drops on OTT and gets added to her other "underrated gems." Mrs is good, but it could have been great-if only it had better supporting characters instead of a walking, talking red flag factory.

The film is essentially an emotional beatdown for the main character, Richa. Whether you relate to her or not, you will feel bad for her because every other character exists solely to make her life miserable. Her family? Useless. Support? Nonexistent.

And here's the problem-good character writing requires some balance. You need flaws and redeeming qualities, but the supporting cast here is just a collection of people belittling women or being subtly (and not-so-subtly) prejudiced. Because of this, the film unintentionally lets some viewers off the hook. A lot of men watching this will think, Wait, I've never treated anyone this badly. This isn't me. And just like that, the film's social message loses its punch.

That being said, Mrs is visually stunning. The symbolism is great. Richa adjusting only the female statues while ignoring the male ones was a nice touch. The cinematography was on point. The background score? Could've been better.

Overall, Mrs is a well-made film, but one that leans too hard into misery without giving the audience much else. A little nuance in the supporting characters could have elevated this from sad to powerful. Instead, it's just really sad.

I recently watched the movie MRS., and I must say that Sanya Malhotra's performance was truly impressive. She brought depth and emotion to her character, making it relatable and endearing. However, I felt that the movie was slightly over-exaggerated, with some scenes feeling a bit too dramatic.

Despite this, I think the movie is worth watching, especially for its portrayal of female empowerment and the struggles of motherhood. The film's feminist themes are timely and thought-provoking, and I can see why it would resonate with many viewers.

However, I wouldn't recommend taking the movie too seriously or relating to it too much. The story isn't entirely realistic, and some aspects feel fictionalized. While this makes for an engaging watch, it also means that the movie shouldn't be taken as a completely accurate depiction of real life.

Overall, I think MRS. Is a movie that will appeal to fans of feminist cinema and those who enjoy stories about strong women. Just be aware that it's a dramatized account, and take it for what it is - an entertaining and thought-provoking film.

Well, after their first meeting it appeared that they met several times before tying the knot! Even they fell in love!!

Any normal girl who is getting into such arranged - love marriage would clearly tell her would be husband about her interests, profession, career and also that she would work after marriage.

Why such simple thing was kept out of the movie????

See, that's because then there wouldn't be any Masala!!

But the truth about movie's plot is - They both belonged to educated families. But they expected families a full time homemaker. And , why did she also expect that they will understand her?

Here I thought movie went wrong when it was just started! There was no communication, especially by girl. And I fail to understand, how come she did not continue talking about her interest in being dance teacher when this topic was brought before marriage!!

Sanya, you are awesome dear! But this simple communication thing, ruined movie for me.

This movie will be found relatable by many Indian middle class families since it chronicles the travails of an Indian housewife as she tries to cope up with the endless domestic demands of the male members of the family. There are the stereotypes no doubt , the docile suppressed wife, the ever busy husband, the critical father in law etc. A young woman Richa ( Sanya Malhotra) who is accomplished at Indian classical dance gets married into a middle-class family. Initial happiness of the new bride soon gives place to frustration as she struggles to meet the various demands of her husband and father in law. As she struggles to adjust to the new environment she finds her personal desires getting neglected. When things reach bursting point she decides to take desperate measures.

Both director Arati Kadav and actress Sanya Malhotra have done a fairly commendable job in bringing a realistic narrative in an interesting manner. However the scenes relating to kitchen work are too extensive, seem to be overdone and in too much detail but that can be overlooked in the overall context of the strong narrative. A considerable portion of the movie is on cookery. (I now know how to make biriyani.) The climax seems to put everything in proper perspective and though it appears abrupt it is presented well. Issues of patriarchy and women empowerment are dealt with convincingly.

What looks like a perfect marriage on paper turns into a gilded prison. Our protagonist rushes into matrimony blinded by the allure of wealth, medical prestige, and material possessions. The film painfully illustrates how these superficial attractions crumble when faced with the reality of incompatible personalities and values.

The lead actress convincingly portrays the gradual disillusionment as she realizes no amount of financial security can compensate for emotional connection. While the premise is compelling, the execution feels somewhat predictable. The film serves as a cautionary tale about prioritizing status over substance in relationships, but offers little new insight into this well-worn theme.

A stark reminder that compatibility and personality trump possessions every time, though the message deserved more nuanced delivery.