Mrs

Mrs." is a 2025 Hindi-language drama directed by Arati Kadav, featuring the brilliant Sanya Malhotra in the lead role. This film is an official remake of the acclaimed Malayalam movie The Great Indian Kitchen (2021), and it beautifully translates the essence of the original into a Hindi context, making it deeply relatable across cultures.

The story revolves around Richa, a trained dancer and dance teacher, who marries Diwakar, a well-to-do doctor. Post-marriage, Richa finds herself grappling with the crushing weight of traditional expectations-managing household chores, cooking elaborate meals, and fitting into the mold of the "ideal wife." Despite her talents and aspirations, her identity is slowly consumed by the repetitive drudgery of domestic life.

Sanya Malhotra delivers a stunning performance, capturing the silent struggles and simmering frustrations of a woman trapped in the confines of patriarchy. The film's strength lies in its portrayal of mundane routines-kneading dough, scrubbing utensils, preparing elaborate meals-each chore symbolic of the invisible labor that often goes unnoticed and unappreciated.

One particularly striking scene is when Richa, after toiling in the kitchen to prepare a perfect meal, faces her husband's dismissive remark: "You smell of the kitchen," a line loaded with contempt that starkly reveals how the very labor expected from women is also what diminishes them in the eyes of men. The irony is palpable-what's considered a woman's duty is also what's used to belittle her. This moment hits hard, showcasing the deep-rooted misogyny embedded within seemingly casual remarks.

The film also explores the dynamics of cultural and religious practices, particularly around the Sabarimala pilgrimage, subtly exposing the gender inequalities woven into these traditions. Richa's growing rebellion against these oppressive norms becomes a powerful metaphor for self-liberation.

Mrs. Is a must-watch for all couples. It forces viewers to reflect on the unspoken, often unfair, dynamics within relationships. It's not just a film; it's a mirror held up to society, urging us to question the normalized gender roles we rarely challenge.

In essence, Mrs. Is bold, thought-provoking, and profoundly relevant-a film that stays with you long after the credits roll.

This movie will be found relatable by many Indian middle class families since it chronicles the travails of an Indian housewife as she tries to cope up with the endless domestic demands of the male members of the family. There are the stereotypes no doubt , the docile suppressed wife, the ever busy husband, the critical father in law etc. A young woman Richa ( Sanya Malhotra) who is accomplished at Indian classical dance gets married into a middle-class family. Initial happiness of the new bride soon gives place to frustration as she struggles to meet the various demands of her husband and father in law. As she struggles to adjust to the new environment she finds her personal desires getting neglected. When things reach bursting point she decides to take desperate measures.

Both director Arati Kadav and actress Sanya Malhotra have done a fairly commendable job in bringing a realistic narrative in an interesting manner. However the scenes relating to kitchen work are too extensive, seem to be overdone and in too much detail but that can be overlooked in the overall context of the strong narrative. A considerable portion of the movie is on cookery. (I now know how to make biriyani.) The climax seems to put everything in proper perspective and though it appears abrupt it is presented well. Issues of patriarchy and women empowerment are dealt with convincingly.

This film is exactly what Indian cinema needs nowadays, grounded, relatable, and a true slice of life that resonates with audiences. A huge thanks to the Bawejas (Harry and Harman) for backing such a powerful project. Sanya Malhotra delivers an outstanding performance, effortlessly controlling and calibrating her expressions through various situations, making you feel every emotion her character experiences. The supporting cast, including Nishant Dahiya (her husband) and Kanwaljit Singh (her father-in-law), play crucial roles in helping carry the story.

The film portrays a real, painful journey that many women, both in India and worldwide, can relate to. It highlights the challenges of dealing with demanding in-laws, the loss of self-identity, a self-absorbed husband, and most of all the typical "Hamare ghar ke rules maan ne padenge" syndrome of many patriarchal Indian families. While some moments might seem exaggerated, it's important to remember that these are experiences many women face or have faced. For those who find certain scenes triggering, it's a reflection of real-life struggles many women go through every day.

For those who are saying the ending is rushed, it is not. They have just skipped the unnecessary mud slinging parts that would have followed after the events of the party. They have instead shown what is the eventuality of that situation.

Well, after their first meeting it appeared that they met several times before tying the knot! Even they fell in love!!

Any normal girl who is getting into such arranged - love marriage would clearly tell her would be husband about her interests, profession, career and also that she would work after marriage.

Why such simple thing was kept out of the movie????

See, that's because then there wouldn't be any Masala!!

But the truth about movie's plot is - They both belonged to educated families. But they expected families a full time homemaker. And , why did she also expect that they will understand her?

Here I thought movie went wrong when it was just started! There was no communication, especially by girl. And I fail to understand, how come she did not continue talking about her interest in being dance teacher when this topic was brought before marriage!!

Sanya, you are awesome dear! But this simple communication thing, ruined movie for me.

Such a nice breath of fresh air with the old conservative thoughts which is frustrating the women in the kitchen for such a long time. The story very well deals with the idea and shows us the day to day life of how our mothers and grandmothers have been treated. The acting performances were good and kept you engaged in the story. Music is a part which could have been worked upon and the ending seemed a bit rushed, could have played the ending well but apart from that, it was a really delicious dish. Recommended. Must watch for all the man-child out there. It will give you the picture of how Indian society works, and how it should stop doing that.