Several clips from Sanya Malhotra’s latest film, Mrs, have been circulating on social media, sparking a heated conversation among women who are hailing the movie as a raw and unflinching reflection of the uncomfortable realities they face every day.
The scenes depict Sanya navigating the complexities of marriage, relationships, and societal expectations after an arranged marriage. And the clips have resonated deeply with many women calling out the film for its unapologetic portrayal of the struggles they often keep hidden.
For those who don’t know, Mrs is Hindi adaptation of the acclaimed 2021 Malayalam film The Great Indian Kitchen.
The film features Sanya Malhotra in the role of an Indian housewife, narrating a tale of a talented dancer whose life takes a dramatic turn after she gets married into a male-dominated household.
Sanya-starrer Mrs released on the OTT platform Zee5 on February 7. If you loved the movie, here are four must-watch movies based on housewives.
Bollywood Movies Made On Housewives
Check out these films on OTT which show the inspiring lives of homemakers if you loved watching Sanya Malhotra’s Zee5 original film, Mrs.
1. ‘Tumhari Sulu’, Amazon Prime Video
Tumhari Sulu is a Bollywood comedy-drama directed by Suresh Triveni. The movie stars Vidya Balan in the lead role.
The movie follows the life of a beautiful, enthusiastic and happy-go-lucky Mumbai housewife Sulu (Vidya Balan), whose routine life changes when she unexpectedly lands herself with the exciting job of a night RJ (radio jockey) at a leading radio station.
2. ‘Thappad’, Amazon Prime Video
Thappad is a Bollywood drama starring Taapsee Pannu in the lead role. It is set on the premise of a married couple who have a seemingly effortless relationship, but an unexpected slap changes everything.
The film also casts Pavail Gulati and Dia Mirza in key roles.
3. ‘English Vinglish’, JioCinema
English Vinglish revolves around Shashi, a woman who doesn’t know English language and is made to feel insecure about this by her family and society at large. The film, though light-hearted, is about the touching and transformational journey of Shashi.
Circumstances make her determined to overcome this insecurity, master the language, and teach the world a lesson on her journey to becoming a self-assured and confident woman.
4. ‘The Lunchbox’, Netflix
The Lunchbox revolves around a mistaken delivery by Mumbai’s dabbawala (lunchbox) service, which leads to a relationship between Sudeep, a lonely widower about to retire, and Ila, an unhappy housewife, as they begin exchanging notes through the daily lunchbox.
The story goes beyond the usual Bollywood romances!
Social and lead image credits: Jio Studios, T-Series
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