Four friends dealing with life, love, marriage and heartbreak isn’t an
unheard of concept. But what makes ‘Veere Di Wedding’ a unique prospect
is that here the pack of performers, is led by four ladies who make
their choices, stand by them and have the guts to live their life the
they want. There’s nothing holding back these gutsy girls. They speak
their mind with fearless abandon, while they’re talking about sex before
marriage, the lack of it post marriage, about orgasms and sex toys.
They giggle and laugh over it and analyse their own situations in life
with a certain objectivity, which many may or may not agree with. It’s
refreshing to see a film present its women characters, in not just a
progressive light, but also with umpteen flaws and cracks. It gives them
the freedom to make mistakes and move on and that’s the beauty of it.
These girls are unabashed using cuss words to express their angst or get
high and happy to let their hair down. They don’t feel compelled to
explain themselves or justify their actions, and that is one of the
highlights of the film.
The story introduces you to the four characters and sheds light on their
complexities. Kalindi can’t come to terms with the idea of marriages
and the other challenges that come with it. She’s just going with flow
because she’s in love. Avni can’t seem to find a soul mate though her
nagging mom (Neena Gupta) is desperately trying to find her a suitable
matrimonial match. Sakshi is a little too fiery to be tamed by
relationships and Meera is married to a firang and they have a young
child, but her marriage isn’t a cake walk either.
The best part of Director’s Shashanka Ghosh’s ‘Veere Di Wedding’ is the
vibe that these veeres share and their conversational chemistry. They
are like any four millennial girls who live their life carefree. But
what the story could have done with is a little more depth in each
character, which would make the audience feel for them. Here, you
understand their complexities but don’t really become a part of their
journey. There are some superb laugh-out-loud moments though, and some
of the best dialogues are delivered effortlessly. A little more
detailing in writing, could have added more heart to the story. While
the conversations are engrossing, a lot of time is lost in the girls'
chatter as the movie doesn't quite move forward.
Kalindi’s story
is at the centre of it all and gradually other characters and their
sagas unfold. Sonam, Swara and Shikha rally around with their own set of
problems. Kareena excels in her role as a girl trying to find her own
answers and coming to terms with the idea of marriage. Sonam Kapoor as
the girl desperately searching for love also bares her flaws with
nonchalance, giving some cute and funny moments in the film. Shikha as
the loud and spirited woman pulls off her role with ease. Swara as a
bold and brazen, rich brat adds the right amount of crazy to the
ensemble.
All the girls are fabulously dressed and styled in every frame, whether
they’re partying, moping, introspecting or just having a good time.
While the girls are cracking dialogues with cool confidence, what often
disturbs the experience is the background score that constantly
underlays the dialogues. The music is good with tracks like ‘Tareefan’
and ‘Bhangra Ta Sajda’ setting the mood for the moments.
The
four leading ladies break the proverbial glass ceiling with their sexy
stilettos. We’ve rarely seen women on screen who are so uninhibited
about their life, sexuality and desires. In that respect, ‘Veere Di
Wedding’ is a brave effort indeed. This film will find an appeal with
the younger generations who can relate to the discussions and dilemmas
of these veeres.
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