Starring Anushka Sharma and Varun Dhawan in lead roles, the film encapsulates the struggle of a lower middle-class couple.
In the last couple of years, the Hindi film industry witnessed some major lapses with more films following the trend and less films breaking away from the norm. Given the popularity and business that formula films generate, Bollywood continues to produce them and their importance may never fade. However, films that attempted to experiment with subjects that deserved attention did manage to bag critical as well as commercial (not always) acclaim. The significance of diverse content is therefore just as important.
Some recent examples include Padman, Toilet Ek Prem Katha, Secret Superstar, Tumhari Sulu, Mom and Badrinath Ki Dulhaniya, among others.
The newest example in the league is Varun Dhawan and Anushka Sharma starrer Sui Dhaaga that highlights the struggle of a middle-class household and how the two manage to rise above their circumstances. The film released worldwide on September 28 and raked in over 55 crores in the first five days.
A powerful script – though there are bits of exaggeration at some instances, effortless performances and a realistic treatment to the narrative makes Sui Dhaaga a must-watch.
As far as the story goes, it is based in a small town in India with a lower middle-class household at heart. The Sharat Katariya directorial opens with Mamta (Anushka Sharma) clad from head to toe in a simple, printed sari catering to the needs/ calls of her mother-in-law. She is married to Mauji – the youngest of two sons, essayed by Varun Dhawan, but the two live more like strangers under one roof. They never have a chance to know each other prior to getting married and, after that, family responsibilities never allow them to come closer.
Mauji, who possesses sewing skills like his late grandfather and father, quits his job upon Mamta’s insistence and attempts a start-up in the field. With sheer hard work, consistency and constant support, the two walk the path of life together and this changes their circumstances, their personal equation and the one they share with the rest of the family for the better.
With a simple and closer-to-reality story, Sui Dhaaga captures the true essence of life in a small town where the day begins on a happy note if one manages to get two buckets of water, and where earning a penny is the most important thing while chasing one’s dreams is the silliest thought.
The film subtly highlights the nitty-gritty of rural life, the sensitivity of relationships, the price of going against the tide and eventually achieving what one strives for.
The performances delivered by every single actor, particularly Anushka Sharma, Varun Dhawan and Raghubir Yadav, who played the role of Mauji’s father, are impressive. Sui Dhaaga features Anushka and Varun in unique characters compared to their past films but the two pull off their characters very well. Others who caught our attention include Yamini Das, seen as Mauji’s mother in the film and Namit Das who essays a negative role.
The one thing that doesn’t go down too well is the perfect picture of success that the film paints at the end. The ending would have made complete sense even without it. In fact, it would have been more believable and convincing. Also, some instances here and there are a bit exaggerated and the story could have been crisper.
Nonetheless, Sui Dhaaga succeeds in presenting a beautiful story that touches one’s heart and encourages one to follow their dreams, without the fear of failure. It rightly emphasizes that the key to success, be it small or huge, is dedication, determination and consistency.
