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Some movies have interesting and topical themes but the implementation leaves much to be desired. This is one more to the list. Obesity has always been a socially embarrassing subject specially for the fair sex and many young women also find it difficult to get married. An oversized person in addition to being fat shamed has been the source of comic situations . Luckily the movie does not focus on this aspect.

The movie ignores the fact that obesity brings about health problems too and may cause lifestyle diseases. Worse, the movie accepts obesity as unavoidable and celebrates it by advocating junk food. No one tells these two modern women to go on a diet and/or join a gym. This social problem doesn't have easy solutions and the movie also deals with the issue in a flimsy and superfluous manner. The narrative drags and meanders in many places. It gets further diluted due to unnecessary and boring subplots. A few scenes lack conviction. The plot is about two plus sized women. One is Huma Qureshi from Meerut who is keen on becoming a sports commentator ( Cricket naturally) and the other is Sonakshi Sinha from Delhi who is interested in setting up a fashion clothes brand in her name. Both women find their obese looks an impediment in following up their ambitions. Like Huma ruefully mentions that her interviewers don't check her knowledge and rather see her obesity as a disadvantage. In humour she mentions the all 3 have a good friendship that is she, food and obesity.

Director Satram Ramani falls short in making an impact and appears to be handicapped by a generally weak screenplay and dialogue. Even the acting does not make any impression mainly because of the ordinary dialogue. Both Huma and Sonakshi needed stronger characters. The ending is however well written and seems a reasonably logical approach to the issue. A good portion is attractively shot in London.

It's an important subject to cover the issue of obesity which I think is a core issue of today's generation and it wasn't covered well... relating obesity with fashion to some extend is yes can be related but in other hand i wish they would have captured and enlighten the viewers of its health related issues around this taboo topic... but hey in other hand it's a fun movie full of humour and I personally enjoyed it watching and what I love the most about this movie is free of vulgarity that one can watch with kids and family. All the characters are good but Zorawar Rehman and Sri were the best amongst all.

So far, celebrating obesity was a mental disorder limited to the United States as the capitalists there would make money on anything.

It is extremely sad that this nonsense in now being pushed in India as a narrative. Are there fat people in the society? Yes. Do they deserve to be treated with respect and fairness? Yes. Do we need to celebrate the fact that they are fat? NO!

We should rather endeavour to understand the reason why the person is fat, it could be poor lifestyle, medical complications, genetic issues or some other reason. These people need help to ensure that they stay in shape and thus can lead healthy lives.

Being fat can be a choice, but that is not in any way, equivalent to being healthy.

Such Bollywood nonsense should be ridiculed to the fullest extent possible and the idiots who portray such roles should be boycotted along with the producers, directors etc. These jokers are not doing anything to combat the obesity issues in the country and just want to make money. Disgusting.

A great attempt overall, audiences looking for fresh concept and light hearted fun will love this movie. Progressive audiences would love this storyline, the focus being on two heroines & their ambitions ,and finally a movie tackling body shaming in India.

The grating wails of Rajsri's mother trying to force her to get married because she's turned 30 and Rajsri's pain and frustration to embark on her career unshackled is something a lot of women would relate to.

But I'm glad this movie shows family (Rajsri's dad &grandma ; Saira's brother) support the two heroines' not so traditional career choices. Also shows women supporting women which is wonderful to see.

A refreshing movie to see which is also fun and quirky with two beautiful heroines portraying plus size women. Also the tamil actor makes a great (and cute) addition to the ensemble.

I am very much convinced about those dance moves of Mahat Raghavendra. He seems to be professional compared to other stars in this movie. I even played some video songs in loop to verify my comments. Hats off to you macha I have not even finished with watching this movie and I am already impressed by your perfect dance moves. Apart from this involving cricket in this movie does have a good impact and moreover adding Kapil Dev puts more value to this movie. I will look forward to watch more bollywood movies with Mahat Raghavendra in it. All the best Macha, good luck for your future, keep doing the good work.