Filmmaker Nikhil Advani along with actors Bhuvan Bam, Pratibha Ranta and Gurfateh Pirzada spoke to Shomini Sen of WION about their new show The Revolutionaries. Set against the freedom struggle of India, the series explores relatively unknown heroes and their role in the movement. The team speaks about their new love for history, challenges of making period dramas and weigh in on ott vs cinema debate.

Team the Revolutionaries on period dramas, learning and unlearning history

<p>The Revolutionaries are coming to a screen near you soon. On Tuesday, Prime Video unveiled four character promos of their upcoming show The Revolutionaries and announced the release date of the highly anticipated series. Directed and created by Nikhil Advani, the high-octane period drama is produced by Monisha Advani and Madhu Bhojwani under the banner of Emmay Entertainment. Inspired by true events, The Revolutionaries builds an out-and-out entertaining cinematic experience about the untold story of lesser-known revolutionaries and their contribution towards India’s fight for freedom.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The series is based on Sanjeev Sanyal's bestseller Revolutionaries: The Other Story Of How India Won Its Freedom. Written by Sanyuktha Chawla Shaikh, Akshita Wadhwana, Shobhit Narang, and Rutvi Mehta, The Revolutionaries features a stellar ensemble, with Bhuvan Bam, Rohit Saraf, Pratibha Ranta, and Gurfateh Pirzada leading the cast, and Jason Shah, Paoli Dam, and Tota Roy Chowdhury in key roles.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>About The Revolutionaries</h2><p>Set against the backdrop of India's freedom movement, The Revolutionaries follows four fearless young revolutionaries, Rash Behari Bose (Bam), Sachindra Nath Sanyal (Saraf), Pratibha Lahiri (Ranta), and Bagha Jatin (Pirzada), who dared to stand against the behemoth of the British Empire. Born in the aftermath of the revolt of 1857, these young revolutionaries are driven by an unwavering belief in justice, liberty, and freedom. As they embark on a dangerous path of armed resistance, the series explores their courage, sacrifices, friendships, betrayals, and the extraordinary choices that helped shape an important chapter in India's freedom struggle.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“The Revolutionaries is an adrenaline-fueled series, built around four brave hearts and their relentless efforts to mobilize a nationwide armed resistance against the British Empire. This is a special project for us from the outset, and we are thrilled to reunite with Nikkhil Advani and the team at Emmay Entertainment. With Nikkhil's vision, the immersive world built for the series, and powerful performances from Bhuvan, Rohit, Gurfateh, and Pratibha, we believe this is a thrilling and audacious story that will both move and entertain audiences in India and around the world," said Nikhil Madhok, Director and Head of SVOD Originals, Prime Video India.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Nikkhil Advani, creator and director of The Revolutionaries, shared, “What excited me most about The Revolutionaries was the opportunity to shine a light on the lesser-known heroes of pre-independence India. While inspired by real events and the extraordinary stories of courage documented in Sanjeev Sanyal’s eponymous book, we have approached the series as a character-driven action drama that explores rebellion, sacrifice, friendship, and freedom through an emotional and cinematic lens. We have a successful long-standing relationship with Prime Video and it has been a wonderful experience to collaborate with the team again to bring this vision to life with the scale and creative ambition it deserves. I am deeply grateful for how every member of our cast and crew brought remarkable honesty and conviction to their roles. I hope audiences across the world not only experience the thrill of this story, but also connect with the indomitable spirit of these heroes.”</p><h2>Meet the cast</h2><p>The key characters of The Revolutionaries were introduced in unique character promos on Tuesday. Here, take a look:&nbsp;</p>

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<p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Revolutionaries will premiere on Prime Video in Hindi with dubs in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Bengali along with subtitles in English and several international languages across India and over 240 countries and territories worldwide on September 11.</p>

Set during India's freedom struggle, The Revolutionaries follows four young revolutionaries engaging in armed resistance against the British Empire, highlighting untold stories of sacrifice, friendship, and rebellion.

The Revolutionaries are coming to a screen near you soon. On Tuesday, Prime Video unveiled four character promos of their upcoming show The Revolutionaries and announced the release date of the highly anticipated series. Directed and created by Nikhil Advani, the high-octane period drama is produced by Monisha Advani and Madhu Bhojwani under the banner of Emmay Entertainment. Inspired by true events, The Revolutionaries builds an out-and-out entertaining cinematic experience about the untold story of lesser-known revolutionaries and their contribution towards India’s fight for freedom. The series is based on Sanjeev Sanyal's bestseller Revolutionaries: The Other Story Of How India Won Its Freedom. Written by Sanyuktha Chawla Shaikh, Akshita Wadhwana, Shobhit Narang, and Rutvi Mehta, The Revolutionaries features a stellar ensemble, with Bhuvan Bam, Rohit Saraf, Pratibha Ranta, and Gurfateh Pirzada leading the cast, and Jason Shah, Paoli Dam, and Tota Roy Chowdhury in key roles. About The Revolutionaries Set against the backdrop of India's freedom movement, The Revolutionaries follows four fearless young revolutionaries, Rash Behari Bose (Bam), Sachindra Nath Sanyal (Saraf), Pratibha Lahiri (Ranta), and Bagha Jatin (Pirzada), who dared to stand against the behemoth of the British Empire. Born in the aftermath of the revolt of 1857, these young revolutionaries are driven by an unwavering belief in justice, liberty, and freedom. As they embark on a dangerous path of armed resistance, the series explores their courage, sacrifices, friendships, betrayals, and the extraordinary choices that helped shape an important chapter in India's freedom struggle. “The Revolutionaries is an adrenaline-fueled series, built around four brave hearts and their relentless efforts to mobilize a nationwide armed resistance against the British Empire. This is a special project for us from the outset, and we are thrilled to reunite with Nikkhil Advani and the team at Emmay Entertainment. With Nikkhil's vision, the immersive world built for the series, and powerful performances from Bhuvan, Rohit, Gurfateh, and Pratibha, we believe this is a thrilling and audacious story that will both move and entertain audiences in India and around the world," said Nikhil Madhok, Director and Head of SVOD Originals, Prime Video India. Nikkhil Advani, creator and director of The Revolutionaries, shared, “What excited me most about The Revolutionaries was the opportunity to shine a light on the lesser-known heroes of pre-independence India. While inspired by real events and the extraordinary stories of courage documented in Sanjeev Sanyal’s eponymous book, we have approached the series as a character-driven action drama that explores rebellion, sacrifice, friendship, and freedom through an emotional and cinematic lens. We have a successful long-standing relationship with Prime Video and it has been a wonderful experience to collaborate with the team again to bring this vision to life with the scale and creative ambition it deserves. I am deeply grateful for how every member of our cast and crew brought remarkable honesty and conviction to their roles. I hope audiences across the world not only experience the thrill of this story, but also connect with the indomitable spirit of these heroes.” Meet the cast The key characters of The Revolutionaries were introduced in unique character promos on Tuesday. Here, take a look:

<p>Set during India's freedom struggle, The Revolutionaries follows four young revolutionaries engaging in armed resistance against the British Empire, highlighting untold stories of sacrifice, friendship, and rebellion.</p>

Nikkhil Advani’s period drama The Revolutionaries gets September release date, meet the principal characters

<p>The momentum from the student protests at Jantar Mantar has reached Mumbai, drawing an increasing wave of prominent figures to the cause. Joining the growing list of celebrities, the <i>Laapataa Ladies</i> star Pratibha Ranta has extended her solidarity to the protesting students, praising their courage and urging people to speak up against what is happening in the country. Pratibha was part of the Mumbai protest on Tuesday, alongside Gurfateh Pirzada and Akasa Singh.</p><h2>Pratibha Ranta joins students' protest in Mumbai</h2><p>As tensions amid the students' protest at Jantar Mantar continue to escalate, other cities are also organising similar protests in support of the movement in Delhi. On Tuesday, Mumbai came out to protest against NEET paper leak. "The <i>Laapataa Ladies</i> star joined a student-led protest near Shivaji Park's Chaityabhoomi in central Mumbai, voicing support against alleged paper leaks."</p>

Pratibha Ranta joins students' protest in Mumbai

<p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/arijit-singh-stands-with-students-at-jantar-mantar-protest-warns-the-govt-the-only-constant-is-change-1784701565838"><strong>Arijit Singh stands with students at Jantar Mantar protest</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Taking to social media, the actress put up a story to encourage the public to break their silence and support the youth. Her Instagram story showcased snapshots from the protest, with Ranta captioning the picture: “Ab nahi toh kab! (If not now then when!) Break the silence. Step out. Speak up.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Pratibha went to the protest march with actor Gurfateh Singh Pirzada.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/naseeruddin-shah-calls-delhi-police-hooligans-like-america-s-ice-agents-backs-student-protest-1784703738370"><strong>Naseeruddin Shah backs student protest, calls Delhi Police ‘hooligans’</strong></a></p><h2>'You should be talking about it like it's Dhurandhar 3'</h2><p>On July 21 (Tuesday), Gurfateh Singh Pirzada posted his views on his Instagram account, writing, “Jaago desh, jaago. Ek baar phir kranti aayi hai.” (Indian flag and fist emojis.) “Wake up, country, wake up. Once again, the revolution is here.”</p>

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<p>Indian singer Akasa Singh also accompanied actors Gurfateh Pirzada and Pratibha Ranta, at Shivaji Park in Mumbai to condemn violence against students and demand accountability for recurring examination irregularities, such as the NEET-UG paper leaks.</p><h2>Protests sparked in Delhi reach other cities</h2><p>The recent youth-led protests have not only sparked tension in Delhi but in other cities as well. Celebrities like Shabana Azmi and Prakash Raj were seen on the ground at the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest site at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. Celebrities who are unable to physically support the protests coming on the ground level have used their platforms to condemn the force used against the students. Diljit Dosanjh, Sonakshi Sinha, Riteish Deshmukh, Preity Zinta, Arijit Singh and many more have come forward, demanding that authorities listen to the students' voices.</p>

As student protests continue to gain attention, Laapataa Ladies actress Pratibha Ranta joins the rally in Mumbai, expressing solidarity with students protesting alleged paper leaks.

The momentum from the student protests at Jantar Mantar has reached Mumbai, drawing an increasing wave of prominent figures to the cause. Joining the growing list of celebrities, the Laapataa Ladies star Pratibha Ranta has extended her solidarity to the protesting students, praising their courage and urging people to speak up against what is happening in the country. Pratibha was part of the Mumbai protest on Tuesday, alongside Gurfateh Pirzada and Akasa Singh. Pratibha Ranta joins students' protest in Mumbai As tensions amid the students' protest at Jantar Mantar continue to escalate, other cities are also organising similar protests in support of the movement in Delhi. On Tuesday, Mumbai came out to protest against NEET paper leak. "The Laapataa Ladies star joined a student-led protest near Shivaji Park's Chaityabhoomi in central Mumbai, voicing support against alleged paper leaks."

<p>As student protests continue to gain attention, Laapataa Ladies actress Pratibha Ranta joined the rally in Mumbai, expressing solidarity with students protesting alleged paper leaks.</p>

Laapataa Ladies' star Pratibha Ranta joins students' protest in Mumbai, urges people to speak up

Five actresses, five completely different readings of the same garment. That is the thing about the saree. It does not have a single mood or a single moment. And these five actresses have proved that the saree is the ultimate glam statement

<p>Five actresses, five completely different readings of the same garment. That is the thing about the saree. It does not have a single mood or a single moment. And these five actresses have proved that the saree is the ultimate glam statement</p>

Pratibha Ranta, Shanaya Kapoor to Riccha Sinha: Five actresses who proved the saree is the ultimate glam statement

<p>Nitanshi Goel, the young star who made her debut in <em>Laapataa Ladies</em> and earned rave reviews from all across has opened up about some of the behind-the-scenes moments from the film. The climax scene featuring Phool (Nitanshi) and Deepak (Sparsh Shrivastava) at the railway station has gone viral ever since the film got an OTT release.<br />
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Recalling the scene, Nitanshi recently revealed how she had got injured while filming it.&nbsp;<br />
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Nitanshi spoke to IMDb recently after being presented with the IMDb Breakout Star&nbsp; STARmeter&nbsp;Award and revealed that she had sprained her ankle while shooting the climax scene.&nbsp;<br />
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"Let me tell you all that your Phool ran so much for this shot. Every time I used to run, there used to be so much crowd. One person mistakenly clashed with me so hard that my entire leg got twisted, yet I ran twice after that. Then I went to the vanity van, I was wondering why my leg was hurting so much. I realized that I got injured on my right foot, and it was very severe. I remember the doctor telling me to take bed rest for a week,” she recalled.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-laapataa-ladies-review-kiran-raos-film-feels-like-a-giant-warm-hug-695341">Laapataa Ladies review: Kiran Rao's film feels like a giant warm hug</a></strong><br />
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The young actress said even on the first day of the shoot she had injured herself. "It was my first day, and I had this scene where I'm running, Abdul is running behind me, and I clash with Chhotu. To make it look very natural, I was looking back and running. I was wearing glass bangles which clashed so roughly that on the first day itself, the glass bangles injured my hand.”&nbsp;<br />
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Nitanshi Goel’s film, <em>Laapataa Ladies</em> directed by Kiran Rao, has achieved significant milestones in its run and currently holds the 25th spot on the Top 250 list of top-rated Indian movies chart, with an IMDb user rating of 8.5. The movie stars Goel, Pratibha Ranta and Sparsh Srivastav in the lead roles, along with Ravi Kishan and Chhaya Kadam, among others.</p>


Nitanshi Goel, the young star who made her debut in Laapataa Ladies and earned rave reviews from all across has opened up about some of the behind-the-scenes moments from the film.

Nitanshi Goel, the young star who made her debut in Laapataa Ladies and earned rave reviews from all across has opened up about some of the behind-the-scenes moments from the film. The climax scene featuring Phool (Nitanshi) and Deepak (Sparsh Shrivastava) at the railway station has gone viral ever since the film got an OTT release. Recalling the scene, Nitanshi recently revealed how she had got injured while filming it. Nitanshi spoke to IMDb recently after being presented with the IMDb Breakout Star STARmeter Award and revealed that she had sprained her ankle while shooting the climax scene. "Let me tell you all that your Phool ran so much for this shot. Every time I used to run, there used to be so much crowd. One person mistakenly clashed with me so hard that my entire leg got twisted, yet I ran twice after that. Then I went to the vanity van, I was wondering why my leg was hurting so much. I realized that I got injured on my right foot, and it was very severe. I remember the doctor telling me to take bed rest for a week,” she recalled. Laapataa Ladies review: Kiran Rao's film feels like a giant warm hug The young actress said even on the first day of the shoot she had injured herself. "It was my first day, and I had this scene where I'm running, Abdul is running behind me, and I clash with Chhotu. To make it look very natural, I was looking back and running. I was wearing glass bangles which clashed so roughly that on the first day itself, the glass bangles injured my hand.” Nitanshi Goel’s film, Laapataa Ladies directed by Kiran Rao, has achieved significant milestones in its run and currently holds the 25th spot on the Top 250 list of top-rated Indian movies chart, with an IMDb user rating of 8.5. The movie stars Goel, Pratibha Ranta and Sparsh Srivastav in the lead roles, along with Ravi Kishan and Chhaya Kadam, among others.

Nitanshi Goel recalls filming climax scene of Laapataa Ladies: Injured my foot severely 

<p>Filmmaker Kiran Rao's new film <em>Laapataa Ladies </em>delivers pertinent messages on equality, education, and women empowerment - all wrapped in humour. The film starring newcomers Pratibha Ranta, Nitanshi Goel, Sparsh Shrivastava and Ravi Kishan could have gone either way. Considering it touches upon subjects of feminism it could have been preachy, instead, writers Sneha Desai&nbsp;and Divyanidhi take you into the beautiful world of Nirmal Pradesh and narrate the year's most heartwarming story.</p>

<p>The plot seems simple. Dinesh Kumar (Srivastava) is on his way back home after marrying Phool Kumari (Goel). The journey involves multiple modes of transportation and numerous changes- varying from a scooter ride to a bus ride to a final train journey.</p>

<p>When he reaches his home in the dead of the night, his friends and family are eagerly waiting to welcome the new bride. Veiled until then, the new bride's face leaves everyone stunned. Turns out there has been a swap in the train and Deepak has brought along Pushpa (Ranta) instead of Phool, who meanwhile is stranded at another station, clueless as to how to reach her husband.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While Deepak tries to look for his bride and find the whereabouts of Pushpa's family, it is Pushpa's mysterious and dubious nature that leaves the local cop (Ravi Kishan) suspicious of her.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The story may be set in fictitious locations but the problems are real. The beauty lies in the brilliant screenplay by Desai and Divyanidhi who adapt the story from writer Biplab Goswami and manage to put a smile on the face with little details. As she waits for her husband to come back looking for her, Phool befriends a beggar, a street vendor, and a chai <em>wali </em>at the station. The four form an unusual bond with Phool learning a thing or two on feminism from the elderly lady who gets work at her shop.&nbsp;</p>

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There is so much that the film touches upon. Female bonding, equality, the importance of education, being self-reliant, the unnecessary customs and diktats that women are subjected to. Almost every scene drives home a point and yet at no point does it feel like a lecture. The writing and stupendous performances make<em> Laapataa Ladies</em> such a breezy watch.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>The brilliant cast of <em>Laapata Ladies</em></strong></p>

<p>Kishan, who has been a veteran in cinema, is almost reborn with his performance as the slippery cop. His comic timing is perfect in the film, and amid mostly unknown faces, he looms large with his character yet never overstepping the leads. It’s a layered performance for a role that one could have easily hammed but Kishan manages to make it memorable.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The newcomers are splendid. Who would have thought an influencer (Goel) could have given so much depth to her character? Or was I too quick to judge her by looking at her posts on Instagram? Nitanshi Goel brings in the right amount of innocence to her role. Phool has learnt to follow the rulebook by the T but is not rigid enough to unlearn things. She is called naïve for her optimism but eventually makes everyone believe in her belief.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A stark difference to Phool’s character is Pushpa (Ranta) who is a tad cynical but also spirited. While she plays her cards carefully, she also teaches the women in Deepak’s family multiple things- forges friendships, encourages women to find a voice and even wants to help Deepak find Phool but not before her purpose is served. Ranta is stunning as Pushpa- a role that is complex to play for its background but Ranta delivers a restrained performance- never overstepping what the character’s intentions are.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Giving the ladies company is Sparsh Srivastava. Last seen in the Netflix show <em>Jamtara, </em>Srivastav is the kind of leading man that one wants to see more on the Hindi screen. Srivastav plays the miserable and guilty Deepak so well that it's difficult to distinguish the actor from the character. The way he fumbles, yet proud of his English, the way he misses Phool but also is responsible about Pushpa and her whereabouts- it’s a well-written character, played equally well.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>The writing and direction are top-notch</strong></p>

<p><em>Laapata Ladies </em>barely slips. It lifts the veil from so many societal issues but gently with humour, with subtlety and that’s why it feels like a giant warm hug. A story that speaks to you, makes you think and makes you smile at the same time.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Rao’s first film - <em>Dhobi Ghaat&nbsp;</em>- spoke about loneliness among other things in a city like Mumbai. A well-crafted and well-shot film, Rao’s work was appreciated for speaking to the audience in such a subtle manner. The beauty of <em>Laapataa Ladies</em> is that even though the film is feminist in its approach it never makes the men look bad nor does it whitewash them. Rao creates a stunning world where everyone and everything is <em>nirmal </em>(gentle) much like the film’s treatment and the place it's set in.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Go watch<em> Laapataa Ladies</em>. For its message, its characters, its humour and more importantly to celebrate director Kiran Rao’s work. Let this be a textbook example of how to approach women's stories.</p>


Filmmaker Kiran Rao's new film Laapataa Ladies delivers pertinent messages on equality, education, and women empowerment - all wrapped in humour. The film starring newcomers Pratibha Ranta, Nitanshi Goel, Sparsh Shrivastava and Ravi Kishan could have gone either way.

Filmmaker Kiran Rao's new film Laapataa Ladies delivers pertinent messages on equality, education, and women empowerment - all wrapped in humour. The film starring newcomers Pratibha Ranta, Nitanshi Goel, Sparsh Shrivastava and Ravi Kishan could have gone either way. Considering it touches upon subjects of feminism it could have been preachy, instead, writers Sneha Desai and Divyanidhi take you into the beautiful world of Nirmal Pradesh and narrate the year's most heartwarming story. The plot seems simple. Dinesh Kumar (Srivastava) is on his way back home after marrying Phool Kumari (Goel). The journey involves multiple modes of transportation and numerous changes- varying from a scooter ride to a bus ride to a final train journey. When he reaches his home in the dead of the night, his friends and family are eagerly waiting to welcome the new bride. Veiled until then, the new bride's face leaves everyone stunned. Turns out there has been a swap in the train and Deepak has brought along Pushpa (Ranta) instead of Phool, who meanwhile is stranded at another station, clueless as to how to reach her husband. While Deepak tries to look for his bride and find the whereabouts of Pushpa's family, it is Pushpa's mysterious and dubious nature that leaves the local cop (Ravi Kishan) suspicious of her. The story may be set in fictitious locations but the problems are real. The beauty lies in the brilliant screenplay by Desai and Divyanidhi who adapt the story from writer Biplab Goswami and manage to put a smile on the face with little details. As she waits for her husband to come back looking for her, Phool befriends a beggar, a street vendor, and a chai wali at the station. The four form an unusual bond with Phool learning a thing or two on feminism from the elderly lady who gets work at her shop. There is so much that the film touches upon. Female bonding, equality, the importance of education, being self-reliant, the unnecessary customs and diktats that women are subjected to. Almost every scene drives home a point and yet at no point does it feel like a lecture. The writing and stupendous performances make Laapataa Ladies such a breezy watch. The brilliant cast of Laapata Ladies Kishan, who has been a veteran in cinema, is almost reborn with his performance as the slippery cop. His comic timing is perfect in the film, and amid mostly unknown faces, he looms large with his character yet never overstepping the leads. It’s a layered performance for a role that one could have easily hammed but Kishan manages to make it memorable. The newcomers are splendid. Who would have thought an influencer (Goel) could have given so much depth to her character? Or was I too quick to judge her by looking at her posts on Instagram? Nitanshi Goel brings in the right amount of innocence to her role. Phool has learnt to follow the rulebook by the T but is not rigid enough to unlearn things. She is called naïve for her optimism but eventually makes everyone believe in her belief. A stark difference to Phool’s character is Pushpa (Ranta) who is a tad cynical but also spirited. While she plays her cards carefully, she also teaches the women in Deepak’s family multiple things- forges friendships, encourages women to find a voice and even wants to help Deepak find Phool but not before her purpose is served. Ranta is stunning as Pushpa- a role that is complex to play for its background but Ranta delivers a restrained performance- never overstepping what the character’s intentions are. Giving the ladies company is Sparsh Srivastava. Last seen in the Netflix show Jamtara, Srivastav is the kind of leading man that one wants to see more on the Hindi screen. Srivastav plays the miserable and guilty Deepak so well that it's difficult to distinguish the actor from the character. The way he fumbles, yet proud of his English, the way he misses Phool but also is responsible about Pushpa and her whereabouts- it’s a well-written character, played equally well. The writing and direction are top-notch Laapata Ladies barely slips. It lifts the veil from so many societal issues but gently with humour, with subtlety and that’s why it feels like a giant warm hug. A story that speaks to you, makes you think and makes you smile at the same time. Rao’s first film - Dhobi Ghaat - spoke about loneliness among other things in a city like Mumbai. A well-crafted and well-shot film, Rao’s work was appreciated for speaking to the audience in such a subtle manner. The beauty of Laapataa Ladies is that even though the film is feminist in its approach it never makes the men look bad nor does it whitewash them. Rao creates a stunning world where everyone and everything is nirmal (gentle) much like the film’s treatment and the place it's set in. Go watch Laapataa Ladies. For its message, its characters, its humour and more importantly to celebrate director Kiran Rao’s work. Let this be a textbook example of how to approach women's stories.

Laapataa Ladies review: Kiran Rao's film feels like a giant warm hug

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