Short and Sweet is a 2023 Marathi-language comedy film directed by Hubert Cornfield and starring Sonali Kulkarni, Ganesh Kadam, Rasika Sunil, and Onkar Bhojane.
Plot:
The film follows three friends, Aarti (Sonali Kulkarni), Rahul (Ganesh Kadam), and Maya (Rasika Sunil), who are all in their late 30s and early 40s. They are all single and have different perspectives on love and relationships.
Aarti is a successful career woman who has no time for love. Rahul is a hopeless romantic who is always looking for love in the wrong places. Maya is a cynical divorcee who has given up on love altogether.
One day, the three friends decide to go on a road trip together. During the trip, they bond over their shared experiences and start to open up to each other about their love lives. Aarti begins to realize that she may be missing out on something by being so focused on her career. Rahul starts to see that he needs to be more realistic in his expectations of love. And Maya starts to think that maybe love isn’t so dead after all.
Cast:
- Sonali Kulkarni as Aarti
- Ganesh Kadam as Rahul
- Rasika Sunil as Maya
- Onkar Bhojane as Onkar
Release:
The film was released in theaters on 3 November 2023.
Critical reception:
The film received positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances of the cast, the film’s humor, and its realistic portrayal of friendship and relationships in middle age.
Box office:
The film was a commercial success, grossing over ₹25 crore worldwide.
Overall, Short and Sweet is a well-made and heartwarming comedy that is sure to resonate with audiences of all ages.
Themes:
The film explores the themes of friendship, love, and relationships in middle age. It shows how important it is to have close friendships and to never give up on love.
Performances:
Sonali Kulkarni, Ganesh Kadam, and Rasika Sunil all give excellent performances as the three friends. They perfectly capture the characters’ different personalities and their journeys of self-discovery.
Direction:
Hubert Cornfield directs with sensitivity and humor. He creates a film that is both realistic and heartwarming.
Overall:
Short and Sweet is a well-made and heartwarming comedy that is sure to resonate with audiences of all ages.