Review of ‘Sharmajee Ki Beti’ Film: Lacks Depth to Make a Lasting Impression

In Tahira Kashyap Khurrana’s directorial debut, ‘Sharmajee Ki Beti,’ there are echoes of Satyajit Ray’s poignant portrayal of a housewife’s solitude in ‘Charulata’ (1964). Both films revolve around upper-class women seeking purpose in the mundane routines of domestic life. While ‘Charulata’ featured Madhabi Mukherjee as the titular character, here we have Divya Dutta portraying Kiran Sharma. However, the parallels end there. Tahira’s narrative lacks the depth of Ray’s storytelling; she acknowledges women’s struggles but falls short of crafting a truly emotionally resonant tale. The filmmaking feels simplistic, merely touching on ‘women empowerment’ without delving into moments that truly engage the audience.

Saiyami Kher plays Tanvi Sharma, a state-level cricketer, who faces pressure from her actor boyfriend to abandon the sport for a settled life with him. She endures his criticisms about her appearance without much reaction. The characters seem more like constructs within Tahira’s world, emphasizing the burden women bear from toxic masculinity. The film introduces its three main characters, all sharing the surname Sharma and residing in Mumbai. Kiran, Tanvi, and Jyoti (played by Sakshi Tanwar) encounter various challenges. Jyoti, a coaching institute professor, juggles work with reminders on her phone, while her husband Sudhir Sharma (portrayed by Sharib Hashmi) manages their daughter’s morning routine due to his night-shift job. Their daughter, Swati Sharma…

Among the latest women-centric films on Prime Video, we have ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’ by Nitya Mehra and ‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ by Debbie Rao, but they barely scratch the surface of women’s stories. Now, Tahira Kashyap Kurrana’s ‘Sharmajee Ki Beti’ has joined the lineup. This film doesn’t dive deep into its themes; instead, it lightly touches on existing women’s issues without offering much depth. ‘Sharmajee Ki Beti’ lacks the captivating charm needed to transform its commentary on an unequal world into truly engaging storytelling. The movie ‘Sharmajee Ki Beti,’ directed by Tahira Kashyap Khurrana, features a cast including Sakshi Tanwar, Divya Dutta, Saiyami Kher, Sharib Hashmi, Arista Mehta, Vanshika Taparia, and Parvin Dabas. Unfortunately, the film falls short in delivering a compelling narrative, earning a rating of 1.5 out of 5. While it attempts to shed light on issues faced by women, it fails to create a meaningful impact or resonate with its audience on a deeper level.