A woman takes one of the biggest steps in her life when she transitions from ‘Miss’ to ‘Mrs’. And the one holding her hand through this change is the ‘Mr’ in the relationship. But what if the man never truly understands her? What if the house she dreams of turning into a home never really feels like her own? What if marriage comes at the cost of leaving all her aspirations behind? These are not hypothetical questions; they are the stark reality for countless women.
ZEE5’s latest film Mrs, starring Sanya Malhotra, delves into this very narrative. A Hindi adaptation of the highly acclaimed The Great Indian Kitchen, Mrs may not capture the raw intensity of the original, but it still leaves you deeply unsettled. The premise of Mrs is universal, bound to leave many women feeling triggered, enraged, or heartbroken.
Sanya Malhotra delivers an outstanding performance, effortlessly portraying Richa’s transformation from a lively, young girl wanting to be a dancer to someone worn down by relentless humiliation. It’s heartbreaking to see her frustration and pain as she jokes about being a maid and cook for her husband while drinking with friends.
Nishant Dahiya is infuriatingly convincing as the outwardly respectable doctor who masks his rigid, regressive mindset. The scene where he gaslights his wife after she opens up about her desires and need for love serves as a stark reality check on the misogynistic treatment many women endure behind closed doors. Kanwaljit Singh, too, is exceptional, making you squirm as he slowly erodes Richa’s confidence with his obsessive compulsions and cold demeanor.
Mrs is an unsettling reflection of a reality many women silently endure, making it an important watch. While it may not fully capture the unfiltered rawness of The Great Indian Kitchen, it still delivers a gut-wrenching portrayal of systemic patriarchy. With its powerful performances and poignant storytelling, Mrs compels audiences to confront uncomfortable truths—urging not just empathy, but introspection and change.
⭐ 3.5 out of 5 stars ⭐
