Rajkummar Rao and Bhumi Pednekar starrer ‘Badhaai Do’ reaches out to the social issue while capturing every flair of a middle-class family. The film talks about a relationship that our society hesitates to talk about. The film, directed by Harshvardhan Kulkarni, is based on the theme of ‘Lavender Marriage’. That is, the marriage of a gay and lesbian who get married as a compromise to avoid social pressure or to fit in the society.
The story of the film is about Shardul Thakur (Rajkumar Rao) and Suman Singh (Bhumi Pednekar). Shardul belongs to the gay community, while Suman aka Sumi is a lesbian. Both are living their lives with their respective struggles, hiding their lives from the eyes of the world. When Shardul and Suman’s life becomes united after marriage, both think that now they will be able to live peacefully with their real partners, but both of them have never thought about what happens next.
The film is a beautiful story of LGBTQ+ love. The story and direction reflect a different side of romance which brings a fresh perspective on a subject which is still considered taboo by many in our country. Rajkumar and Bhumi along with the supporting cast of the film have done justice to the script and shed light on the hardships that some of our society faces.
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Coming to the flow of the film, just as some chaotic scenes have comedy sequences, there are also some deep and emotional ones that make you cry and smile at the same time. Rajkumar, who plays Shardul Thakur, plays a gay cop, and as always he has impressed with his acting. His effort to get in shape for the character is also to be commended.
On the other hand, Bhumi Lavender plays the role of gay partner Suman Singh in the film. She has also given importance to the script and has done a good job in her role as Rajkumar’s on-screen wife. Directed by Harshvardhan Kulkarni, the film not only touches upon topics considered taboo, but also shows how some Indian families pressurize newly wed couples to have children, which is a major concern for young couples nowadays. Is.
In terms of dialogues, the film is full of one-liners and punch lines that will leave you baffled even in the middle of a serious scene. The film takes a turn when the family of Shardul (Rajkumar) and Suman (Bhumi) learn about their lavender wedding. Set in the backdrop of a rural and conservative family, the arduous journey that Rajkumar and Bhumi go through to explain their respective families is an eye-opener for many who still haven’t seen the struggle of members of the LGBT community in our country. have seen.
Overall, the film has tried to throw light on a topic that many in our society shy away from even talking about. What keeps ‘Badhaai Do’ tied till the end is the romance and struggle. Congratulation may not be a pioneer for the LGBTQ+ community, but it certainly has a wingspan for many, who give Gaurav its true colours.
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