Shastry Viruddh Shastry is a 2023 Hindi-language drama film directed by Nandita Roy and Shiboprosad Mukherjee. The film stars Paresh Rawal, Tiku Talsania, Shiv Panditt, Neena Kulkarni, Mimi Chakraborty, Amruta Subhash, Manoj Joshi, and Kabir Pahwa.
Plot:
The film tells the story of Manohar Shastry (Paresh Rawal), a retired music teacher who lives with his wife Urmila (Neena Kulkarni) and their grandson Yaman (Kabir Pahwa) in Panchagani. Yaman’s parents, Malhar (Shiv Panditt) and Mallika (Mimi Chakraborty), are both working professionals who live in Mumbai. They visit Yaman on weekends, but Yaman is more attached to his grandparents.
When Malhar gets an opportunity to move to the United States for a job, he and Mallika decide to take Yaman with them. This decision leads to a conflict between Manohar and Malhar, as Manohar is unwilling to let Yaman go.
Cast:
- Paresh Rawal as Manohar Shastry
- Tiku Talsania as Urmila Shastry
- Shiv Panditt as Malhar Shastry
- Neena Kulkarni as Mallika Shastry
- Mimi Chakraborty as Mallika Shastry
- Amruta Subhash as Anjali
- Manoj Joshi as Dr. Joshi
- Kabir Pahwa as Yaman Shastry
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 emotional impact, and its exploration of the themes of family and love.
Box office:
The film was a commercial success, grossing over ₹50 crore worldwide.
Overall, Shastry Viruddh Shastry is a well-made and emotionally resonant drama that will appeal to audiences of all ages.
Synopsis:
Yaman, a seven-year-old boy, lives with his grandparents in Panchagani. His parents, Malhar and Mallika, are both working professionals who live in Mumbai. They visit Yaman on weekends, but Yaman is more attached to his grandparents.
When Malhar gets an opportunity to move to the United States for a job, he and Mallika decide to take Yaman with them. This decision leads to a conflict between Manohar and Malhar, as Manohar is unwilling to let Yaman go.
Yaman is also torn between his parents and his grandparents. He loves them both, but he doesn’t want to leave his grandparents.
In the end, Manohar and Malhar are able to come to an understanding. They agree that Yaman will live with his grandparents for the next few years, and then he will move to the United States with his parents.
Themes:
The film explores the themes of family, love, and loss. It shows the importance of family ties and the difficulty of letting go of loved ones.
Performances:
The cast gives strong performances, with Paresh Rawal particularly memorable as the loving and protective grandfather.
Direction:
Nandita Roy and Shiboprosad Mukherjee direct with sensitivity and compassion. They create a film that is both heartwarming and heartbreaking.
Overall:
Shastry Viruddh Shastry is a well-made and emotionally resonant drama that will appeal to audiences of all ages.