Dil Dosti Dilemma

Currently, OTT platforms are filled with thrillers, gangster dramas, and serious subjects. This is where this light-hearted drama stands out amidst it all.

The story follows Asmara, a young, rich, and spoiled brat who is forced to spend her summer holidays with her grandparents in a local neighborhood of Bangalore as punishment. To maintain her image, she lies to her friends, claiming to be in Canada, while she navigates her life with new challenges, relationships, and explores love in her new environment.

It's a simple story that doesn't claim to be unique, yet it's the performances and execution that truly connect with you. With just 7 episodes, it doesn't demand much of your time, but you'll find yourself thoroughly invested. The writing is tight, allowing every character to make a special place in your heart. A few liberties must be overlooked, such as how Asmara seems to know everything, giving life lessons despite being portrayed as confused herself, or how her friends suddenly shift from being brats to becoming inclusive.

Anushka Sen, as the lead, is the right choice for the role. She looks beautiful, and her mix of chirpiness and innocence is perfect for the character, though she stumbles a bit in emotional scenes. Kush Jotwani has a dashing personality and performs well. Vishakha Pandey is a treat to watch with her cute antics. Tanvi Azmi and Shishir Sharma as the grandparents perform brilliantly, as expected from seasoned actors. Revathi Pillai and Elisha Mayor, as friends, embody their characters well. A series of other supporting actors provide strong performances and are fine in their roles.

The nuances of the small neighborhood are captured well, allowing you to connect with the characters. The styling of Anushka and her friends is spot-on, and the transition from rich to middle-class through their clothing is well-executed. The way the title montage appears in each episode is a nice touch. The series ends on a note that hints at a second season.

This comedy-drama deserves your time, and you should definitely give it a shot, despite a few liberties. Don't expect an out-of-this-world storyline, but it certainly won't bore you.

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Nice serial......saw 2 episodes only......grandson wants to watch something else......giving it a break.

Somebody has done a good job of researching the lifestyle in the separate environments and the delinquencies of the immature children grown up to fake living standards.

The story until now is a fact of life and not just a figment of imagination. The reality isn't weird as sanskara and samskara only can bring the children onto the ground level.....sending her to her Naanis house is a correct resolution.

Humorous and keeps one glued to the TV. Your acting as the typical retired husband of the house is also an eye opener for all house holds.

The script is nice and natural, obviously, meant more for the present generation on values of relationships.

This show is a very fun and easy breeze to sit through and watch in one sitting. Having read the book Asmara's Summer by which it has been adapted recently, this show fleshes out those characters in they way that they deserved.

The comedy was fun and my whole family sat through it and watched it together.

The young cast shows off that they can stand against the veteran actors during the drama sequences of the show.

The music that has been composed for this show stands out and delivers when it is needed and the songs are some of the best recent original Hindi songs I have heard in a long time.

They have done some good stuff in this show, no denial. But the writing is so cringy, the characters so caricature-ish, and the depth show shallow that you just can't take it seriously.

This is one of those classic TVF style shows that are in trend which are a result of Flames and Immature being successful. Very low stakes, very lazy writing, no character depth at all.

If you're craving a Crushed/Immature style immature show with tryhard comedy this might be for you. But if you want to watch something that is actually meaningful, and is not based on the TVF success pattern of creating low stakes happy shows, this is not for you.

" Dil Dosti Dilemma" streaming on Prime Video is a series depicting the disconnect between the older generation and the Gen Z... and how it is bridged once the youngsters realise that they can make a difference by playing an active role, rather than remaining apathetic and indifferent...has all the ingredients for a heartwarming tale of friendship and camaraderie and about the culture and traditions... it's directed by Debbie Rao and based on Andaleeb Wajid's YA novel, "Asmara's Summer"... this Series is set in Bengaluru...we get to see glimpses of it... Anushak Sen as Asmara is a delight to watch...a natural and blends into being Asmara with absolute ease...she holds her ground firmly even in the scenes with the more experienced Tanvi Azmi.... Shishir Sharma is absolutely adorable as Naanu...absolutely natural...and so is Tanvi Azmi, she looks so graceful... special mention must be made of the few romantic scenes between Tanvi and Shishir ...sooo cute... Kush Jotwani, as Farzaan, has a good presence and is charming as the young man whose life takes a different turn after the entry of Asmara...they make a cute couple... Vishakha Pandey playing Rukhsana is a treat to the eye too ...Suhasini Mulay as the grumpy grandmother Akhtar Begum is brilliant...Asmara's 2 friends Tania (Elisha Mayor) and Naina (Revathi Pillai) are good in their respective roles too... This Series doesn't want you to rack your brains in over the top drama, but instead has you laughing, having fun, crying and falling in love with your family in the simplest and yet complicated ways... plus the characterisation of the 3 friends and how Debbie Rao explores the complexities of teenage friendship, is perfectly displayed... Overall it's a low-cal, feel-good entertainer that gradually draws you in, just the way Asmara is drawn into Tibri Road...and leaves you dangling in anticipation for the next season...