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The Great Indian Family Review:
In this family comedy, Vicky Kaushal plays a man who was raised by Hindus but discovers he may truly be Muslim.
The Tripathi family always chooses a democratic solution whenever there is a dispute or difference of opinion, in which everyone casts a vote to choose a choice that others either cheerfully or reluctantly accept. This is The Great Indian Family’s (TGIF) first pillar.
Then comes variety, and filmmaker Vijay Krishna Acharya unwittingly crosses into the preachy territory in an effort to convey a message of oneness, harmony, and togetherness in difference. He serves as a tired sociological critique of the animosity between Hindus and Muslims in the end. The last and most important pillar of TGIF is drama, since what is a family comedy without drama? The film is dramatic to the point where it loses focus in multiple instances, whether it be with the performers or the conversation.
The honest performance of Vicky in The Great Indian Family
Vicky Kaushal has an engaging on-screen presence and contagious enthusiasm. Therefore, he manages to make every character he portrays on TV seem plausible. He plays yet another guy next door in The Great Indian Family, and he does it without any restrictions (I was still trying to get over his Govinda Naam Mera and Zara Hatke Zara Bachke image). He is outgoing yet understated, witty yet sensible.
He is the one performing the majority of the things in the movie and tries to express a lot but doesn’t really say anything important. The best reviews are still reserved for Vicky’s performance.
who performs what (The Great Indian Family)
The story of Ved Vyas Tripathi alias Billu aka Bhajan Kumar (Kaushal), who is raised in a devoutly religious and traditional pandit household, takes place in the little town of Balrampur. He discovers one day that he is in fact a Muslim by birth. Everything changes during the family’s crisis, or at least that’s what we’re led to believe.
The knowledge was shared with Tripathi by his father Kumud Mishra, chacha Manoj Pahwa, chahi Alka Amin, bua Sadiya Siddiqui, and sister Srishti Dixit, who were all out for teeth darshan at the time. Each of them has dealt with this information in their own unique ways.
Additionally, Yashpal Sharma and his son Aasif Khan are dishonest pandits who attempt to take advantage of the circumstances in order to secure a contract for a lavish wedding. And without a love story, how can we expect a Bollywood movie to be complete? Jasmeet (Manushi Chillar) is introduced by the creators as Vicky’s potential love interest.
Sadly, her character never develops beyond being a prop, and because she is Sikh, she is ultimately exploited as just another example to demonstrate religious tolerance. Chillar has nothing to offer with such a weak performance, and let’s not even talk about how boringly chemistry-free she is with Kaushal.
The concept of joint families is once again emphasized in The Great Indian Family, along with how their link endures in spite of arguments and disagreements. The family in TGIF is a model one; they believe in sticking together, and even when things are difficult and their relationship is put to the test, they won’t give up on one another.
Although it could have been a little more forgiving with the comedic factor, TGIF can definitely be classified as a family entertainer. Though there are some amusing sequences, the gags are so unoriginal that you can’t help but smirk. Simple and typical dialogues are used. Acharya has played it quite safe despite the fact that TGIF could have explored a lot of ground with the plot at hand.
To sum up… (The Great Indian Family)
The story of The Great India Family is actually an advertisement for the idea that all religions are one. After the Thugs of Hindostan disaster five years ago, Acharya has resumed leadership. Despite his best efforts, there’s something off about the entire story that prevents the characters from speaking to you.
Despite having such a strong cast, the narrative only tries to scratch the surface of serious topics. Anti-Muslim riots are briefly mentioned, but only in a fleeting flashback scene. There are no issues at all with the ensemble cast’s sincere performances.
Vicky Kaushal’s honest performance makes The Great Indian Family, which is really an average slice of life, watchable just once. Perhaps it tries to convey a significant message, but too much of it gets lost in translation.