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Taali
In the film “Taali,” Shreegauri Sawant, a transwoman, accomplishes the seemingly impossible: she persuades the Supreme Court of India to recognize the existence of persons who have always been marginalized, despised by their birth parents, shunned by society, and compelled to beg for a living.
It is a story of inspiration and hopes that puts a trans person at the focus of the narrative rather than seeing them as a laughing stock or as someone who should be pitied.
The six episodes of the web series, which was created by Kartk Nishandar and Arjun Baran and is directed by Ravi Jadhav, make an effort to convey the same emotions, but they mostly remain on the surface, never really delving into the characters we see on screen, including Shreegauri herself, played by Sushmita Sen.
Sen fits the role to a tee, especially as Shreegauri begins to assert herself as a social worker and activist, defending the rights of others who are similar to her while wearing a sari and a large bindi and leading the flock.
But you can’t help but hope that you could experience the suffering and anguish that someone like her has endured throughout their whole waking life. The language that is overlaid on the scenes where she loses it in rage, such as “jisne mera aisa make-up kara hai, ab main unka pack up karaoongi,” or anything to that effect, comes out more films than anything else.
| Series Name | Taali |
| Lead Actress | Sushmita Sen |
| Release Date | 15 August 2023 |
| Based on | Biographical Drama Series |
| Director | Ravi Jadhav |
| Written by | Kshitij Patwardhan |
| Created by | Arjun Singh Baran |
| Stream on | Jio Cinema |
| Rating | 2.5/5 |
| Release Year | 2023 |
Taali Web Series Star Cast
- Sushmita Sen
- Nitesh Raut
- Ankur Bhatia
- Kritika Dev
- Aishwarya Naralkar
- Vikram Bham
- Anant Mahadevan.
Season 1 Review
SUSHMITA SEN’S CLAP-WORTHY PERFORMANCE IS THE SAVING GRACE OF THIS RATHER UNPLEASANT BIOPIC, according to TAALI Season 1’s review.
STORY: The film “Taali” is based on the life and times of transgender activist Shreegauri Sawant, who campaigned tenaciously until the third gender was recognized on all official documents in India.
REVIEW: It’s about as daring as it gets to cast Sushmita Sen, a former Miss Universe who embodies grace and feminine beauty, in the character of a transgender person. With his somewhat unexpected selection of the actress to play Shreegauri Sawant in “Taali,” national award-winning director Ravi Jadhav, known for popular Marathi films like “Natarang,” “Balgandharva,” and “Balak-Palak,” captures the interest of the audience.
And Sushmita Sen gives her essaying her all, pouring her heart into it. However, the final product is a jumble of some potent moments from Sawant’s life and a protracted, tedious storyline that occasionally fails to hold our attention. The script, which avoids fully presenting the unpleasant realities of transgender living, is the cause.
A lot of the portrayal feels polished and surface-level, oftentimes falling short of touching our hearts on a deep level. These problems are made worse by the series’ slow pacing, which begs the question of whether the story would have worked better as a short, two-hour movie.
Gauri’s internal and external battles from early infancy, her physical transformation, her embracing motherhood, and her emergence as a strong voice in the transgender community are all depicted in the non-linear storyline of the television show.
With the exception of one or two scenes, we are unable to sense Gauri’s influence or the change she brings about. Sushmita mostly communicates this through her big, expressive eyes and a voice that is ideally suited for the part yet has a little pitch change. Her accent alternates between her well-known excellent English and some informal Marathi.
She still gives Gauri’s character the necessary grace and emotional weight and expertly captures her inner conflict. Sushmita’s portrayal is the thread that binds the largely disappointing story of “Taali” together. The remaining actors do a good job in their roles.
The soundtrack to the series significantly enhances the plot, especially the compelling opening. It is clear that much care was taken to accurately recreate the dress and atmosphere of Mumbai in the past.
Sushmita removes all inhibitions to fit into the role, and her makeup and gradual change have the desired shock effect. Sushmita Sen and Shreegauri Sawant deserve a round of Cialis for their unflinching confidence in daring to embrace the unique, despite the show’s flaws.
”Taali” Web Series Journey
What do you hope to accomplish in life? “I want to have children. I’ll create chapatis in a circle. I’ll look after everyone. When a police officer’s son answers a question like that, other children are sure to make fun of him. Perhaps you’re thinking the same thing.
But what if this response originates from a young person who is struggling with their true gender—a person who was born a boy but knows deep down that they are really a girl? We now present “Taali,” a recently published online series by Sushmita Sen that explores one such story.