Darlings Starring Alia Bhatt, Shefali Shah, and Vijay Verma Released On Netflix on 5th August To Numerous Critical Appraise and Love From Fans For Its Outstanding Plot
Darlings: A Movie Worth Reckoning
Released on 5th August 2022, Darlings has already won the approval of the netizens and critics with its exceptionally brilliant acting and mastermind story-writing screenplay. Darlings are directed by Jasmeet K. Reen and collectively produced by Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment and Alia Bhatt’s Eternal Sunshine Production.
Streaming on Netflix, this was one of the highly anticipated movies of 2022 that promised a dark comical view and perspective on domestic violence with the spectacular Shefali Shah pairing up with the Raazi actress, Alia Bhatt, and Vijay Verma.
A Plot That Blows The Mind And Rages The Heart
Darlings pride itself to be reckoned as a dark comedy that approaches the sensitive issue of domestic violence, showcasing it from a completely new perspective and highlighting plot twists in every half.
It revolves around the lives of Badru, played by the iconic Alia Bhatt, and her abusive husband Hamza Sheikh, characterized by Vijay Verma. Shefali Shah plays the quirky mother of Badru who finds herself in the middle of the husband-wife conflict.
Hamza and Badru are shown to have an abusive relationship, a familiar story in a majority of lower-income Indian households. Drunken and spoilt, Hamza beats Badru for the slightest of reasons including the presence of stones in rice, and Badru, the loving wife, forgives him the next day as he makes false promises. She consoles her mother who is fed up with Hamza’s domestic torture by assuring her he will someday change.
However, Badru’s character arc comes when Hamza, in a fit of anger and jealousy throws her down the staircase causing her to undergo an abortion. Having had enough of his abuses and violence, she decides to teach him a lesson he will never forget. Kidnapping her own husband, she decides to return all the tortures she has suffered back to him.
The rest of the story revolves around Badru and her mother, Shefali Shah plotting to torture and haunt Hamza. A true blockbuster of comedy and satire, Darlings succeeds in keeping you hooked till the end and shocked as much as the protagonist at the revealing secrets and darkness foreshadowed. Roshan Matthew in his surprising cameo steals hearts with his cheeky smile and naturalistic acting adding to the love for this film.
Jasleen, the director did a splendid job at showcasing the sensitive issue of domestic violence with a perfect touch of comedy without deviating from the social issue at hand. Darlings is truly a movie that doesn’t fail to wake emotions of anger, fear, shock, and horror as it brings with it a full pack of entertainment and thrill to its last scene.
Alia Bhatt and Shefali Shah Win Hearts In Their New Release
Alia Bhatt never fails to fit into the character and awe the audience with her expressions. Her role as Badru is characterized by her never changing innocence and the quirky portrayal of her grey emotions makes her perfect.
Shefali Shah, an actress who has proved her virtue as an actress at her age breaking all stereotypes and barriers manages to win hearts and claim critical appraisal in her short yet convincing role. Playing the helpless yet strong mother of Badru, her emotions at her daughter’s plight and Zulfi’s open declarations of love showcase Shah’s talent as an actress.
Vijay Verma: A Spectacular Delight In Darlings
Vijay Verma’s brilliance as an actor is something that words fail to describe. His portrayal of a drunken husband who abuses his husband engages the audience in emotions of anger and hatred against him. The way Vijay pulled himself into Hamza, gaslighting and manipulating the innocent Badru shows his divinity as an actor earning him well-deserved praises and acclamations from netizens.
