Pagglait, a Refreshing Change of Pace from Bollywood.
In stark contrast to most Bollywood films, the characters in this film are incredibly realistic. There are no gimmicks, and the story is well-told in a down-to-earth manner. Sanya plays her role beautifully, bringing out all of the character's nuances.
Those who are only interested in larger-than-life movies may want to stay away from this film. There are no guns, no fights, no love stories marked with "I ♥ U", and no dancing. There is psychology, but no psychos. There is the darkness of middle-class life, but no attempt to easily gain a market by creating dark content. There is humor, wit, and satire, but no buffoonery in the name of comedy. There is drama, but no melodrama.
Professional film critics may create all sorts of arguments to show off their erudition. They may throw various suggestions at the director. I will simply thank Umesh Bist for giving us such a film. I look forward to your next film.
Overall, this film is a refreshing change of pace from the typical Bollywood fare. It is a well-made, realistic film that explores the darkness of middle-class life with humor, wit, and satire. I highly recommend it.