Tumhari Sulu

Worth spending 2+ hours on this refreshing flick. The story is similar to a modern-day fairy tale.

Vidya, as the carefree house-wife, who wants to do something different is refreshing. Manav Kaul as the doting husband & father who is frustrated at work, has a very understated performance. Felt like Neha's performance as Maria was quite a caricature.

Tumhari Sulu is a heartwarming, consistently entertaining little film which grows on you as it goes by and makes you embrace it even despite its flaws. The film tackles themes of marital life, gender roles and differences, especially in relation to women's careers in conservative societies, and it does so with simplicity and heart. The protagonist of this film is a simple housewife who is in constant search of fulfillment, and a great opportunity arises when she auditions for a job as a radio jockey and is taken. Many said it's about chasing your dreams; I think it's more about one fulfilling oneself and one's potential at each and every stage of one's life.

The film is a pleasant and refreshing film experience, it is authentic, funny, lighthearted, and it has no heroes or villains. Some scenes, including the arguments in Sulu's house about the decency of her job are brilliantly done. So is the portrayal of Sulu's growing career against her husband's increasing professional struggle. While the radio parts are well handled, I still wish the film had given us greater insight of this world other than just what we see on the surface. Sadly, some of the parts with Sulu's boy at school and the proceedings that follow it veer more into the melodrama genre and feel a little forced.

Vidya Balan shines through. Sulu is a unique screen heroine - unassuming but strong and outgoing, honest to the core and just so passionate about life even in the tiny pleasures it gives. In one scene Sulu says she enjoys everything she does, and it couldn't be truer. With humour and soul, Balan brilliantly captures this adaptive nature of Sulu, her verve, positive energy, and this penchant to constantly try and realise her potential. Manav Kaul is first-rate as her supportive, sensitive husband, and Neha Dhupia is lovely and pleasant as the kind boss. Tumhari Sulu ends on a fantastic note after several hard-hitting scenes. I'm sure the film will win hearts for encouraging viewers to achieve self-fulfillment.

TUMHARI SULU REVIEW : When i saw it's Trailer i was like, OMG this is daily happening story and why no one made film on this topic before in bollywood? Since i was excited to see something new in the film let me tell you that hasn't happened, this film surpassed all ordinary expectations but nothing new or special, still it has all the elements to be called a Decent to Good Film.

Vidya Balan's Natural Acting left me with strong impact and i think she will definitely receive Best Actress nominations in Indian award shows. This should be called Manav Kaul's debut film in a lead role, despite being an lady oriented film his role is almost like a lead hero in film and he gave justice to his character. Other star cast is okay at their level.

Screenplay is Decent, run time could have been trimmed by 10-12 minutes. Excluding that film has no bore moments, it's throughout entertaining and engaged. It makes you laugh, keeps you hooked and has emotions too.

Music is Average, Ban Ja Rani is a Hit, all Other songs are average yet situational and are picturised very well.

Cinematography is below par. As this is a realistic plot i was expecting some regular angles and frames but this one goes filmy.

Direction and Writing is done by Triveni and it deserves appreciation for this unique idea. Film doesn't lose it's grip from the start to end except few dull moments and songs in between and that all credit goes to Triveni.

Overall, Tumhari Sulu is a Decent film and should be watched by all Housewives and husbands together. This might leave you with some message on life, even if doesn't give you any message still it worths you ticket purchase for good entertaining elements. At Box Office this film might find tough because appeal is very limited and competition is not in limit, though it will do an Average business for sure, no one can stop a Good Cinema from getting a success. I give 6/10* stars to this well crafted unique story and admires makers for their daring.

7.5 is what I'd like to give this. After Kahaani, to me this was Vidya's best performance. This can't happen if the actor doesn't trust the director and his vision isn't clear. So three cheers to the writer- director who has clearly lived this world for a while before actually shooting. From the casting of the twin sisters, to using Vidya's body type to cast to, to getting the milieu of the characters right, to smaller details in art direction by Dhara Jain, there was so much to like in this film.

The lemon and spoon race telling us something about her priorities, how she views stabilities, risks, etc, her journey of finding her own space between a work life and home life as an ex homemaker....enjoyed it all.

There were portions that seemed like they slowed the pace down. But three parts made me feel like crying. When she sees her husband as the rickshaw-wala, when she beats and hugs her son at the same time and when Neha Dhupia finally asks her to do the 'Hello' thing and she runs away. gorgeous performance.

Neha Dhupia just blew my mind. I've never seen her in an acting part before and I was surprised to find that she's such a natural in a good role.

manav Kaul's characterisation was beautiful. Talks of a man trying to find in place amidst changing times and a destruction of gender roles. A beautful man. Performed well. Needless to say.

Even the kid was cast beautifully.

I hadn't gone to see the film for the first week. But then I went to see it in Gaiety-Galaxy. Stripped of all effect and fanfare, at Galaxy, in the balcony, I saw a film just for its story and performances, no sound design, no 5.1, no xenon projection etc. And fell for the film.

Thanks to the team. And yes, 'A film by Suresh Triveni and team' was a touch of class. Something I myself believe in.

After Lage raho Munna Bhai, RJ Vidya Balan is back with maturity and positive attitude towards life. Writer and director Suresh Triveni has added beautiful moments from common man's life. Great Good-Night punches through out. Manav and Neha are another big pillar of this movie. Women empowerment and fighter spirit is another key area of the cinema. Music was good especially Tu meri Rani.

Good: Must watch for middle class couples

Bad: Direction and Script was dull in second half especially at climax.