I don't know whether to thank her or be disappointed that she has made the typical housewife, larger than life. And I just don't mean their shape or the way they are made up, but what they convey, the emotions they stir within. The constant stutter/hesitation and lack of confidence her character demands can seem a little repetitive. Sure, her squeaky voice is distracting enough to make you wonder if Urmila Matondkar has dubbed for her in a not-so Marathi lilt in her Hindi. Even if it were for a total of just 30 seconds, her dance is much more graceful than many of today's top actresses put together. Sridevi brings out complexities within the life of a simple Indian woman with grace and elegance. You might want to watch it so you can empower the women in your life and see your world from their eyes. If guys out there think this a women's film because it sounds all touchy-mushy. And yet given a chance, this meek, submissive lady can fly high if she somehow manages to find freedom. She beats herself up, for not having stuck to her "should haves", before anyone else could get a chance. Her pride is hurt and you see her swallow her hurt and even take blame to keep harmony. She is put down by those closest to her and that affects her more than the deep love and support that others might offer. She is underexposed to the world outside and yet has a mind so broad, and an attitude so simple and clear that it would make some of the urban seen-the-world, know-it-all snots ashamed of their chauvinism. Yes, I saw my mom, my nani (grandmom), my aunt, my cousin and countless other enterprising women in Shashi - warm, modest, coy, technically uneducated but sharp women. Milliblog - "Competent vompetent soundtrack from Amit Trivedi."ĭunkdaft - "A perfect - verfect soundtrack for the movie" Meanwhile, Amit Trivedi seems to have again done a decent job of creating entertaining music.
I only hope the film doesn't go all jingoistic on us and stays on neutral, sensible, logical ground. Same goes even for the first look of the film, even though it was a little long.
The lines used in the trailers, both tickle and seem insightful. Hopefully, the film will have a decent tribute. The signature tune instantly recalled and very fresh while even thinking about the show.
English Vinglish also seems to have a setting that reminds me of one of my favorite TV shows from when I was growing up – Mind Your Language. Sure, the condescending attitude of urban India is changing towards her, but it is nowhere close to gone.Īll these issues are interesting by themselves and in a way they are related to each other and can form an endearing coming of age story of an Indian housewife finding her way in New York.
It also looks like a tribute to the Indian housewife, who chooses to cater to her family but is looked down upon my most of the people around her. It is also using diaspora to accentuate this issue as most of the film is set in New York. Okay, maybe a little younger, but nevertheless, it is exciting to see them trying stuff different from what they were known for.Įnglish Vinglish is going to take a dab at the importance of the English language in the urban Indian context. There is more meaning to these come backs by women leads from 15-20 years ago who took time off for family and now are playing their age. Sridevi, I was clearly in the Madhuri camp. Sridevi is back! And I am not even a Sridevi fan, as in back in the days of Madhur Dixit vs.