Story :
Sri Devi’s English Vinglish Movie- Sridevi plays Shashi Godbole, a typical Indian housewife from Pune.It is a drama based movie. Here Sridevi plays a role of a housewife, who in order to please her husband and family, enrolls for an English speaking course. But at the same time, the film does not make you cry or think too much.Her world revolves around her husband, two kids and her business. She also has a mother-in-law (Sulabha Deshpande). Shashi is overworked and under-estimated, and often overlooked for the kind of love and effort.she puts into the family. Everyone will find one woman in their family like Shashi, I’m sure. when she musters up the courage to join English classes and attends them without letting anyone know. This portion of English Vinglish might remind you of the classic Mind Your Language.Thankfully the proceedings are lightened up by the possibility of a romance between Shashi and her classmate Laurent(Mehdi Nebbou). So, kuch kuch hota hai or not? Watch the film to find out!
After 15 years Sridevi’s English Vinglish Movie comeback is rocking with a role that suits her age and her experience. She is completely in character, knowing just when to hold back and when to emote. Range of that incredible talent she has. Even her well-known dancing skills were not put to good use in the wedding song.French-Arabic actor Nebbou plays a French cook role.His scenes with Sridevi are most natural, as he communicates with his eyes. Bollywood’s legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan is loud and funny in the film .Also, the climax is at a great Indian wedding, as it almost always is. But this one’s a one-time must-watch with the family and touches on old-fashioned values like love, respect for one another .
Performances :
English vinglish Movie- Sri Devi is the perfect choice for this movie. . Sridevi has given an award winning performance in English Vinglish.Nobody can play the role of Shashi so convincingly. She shines in her comeback film. Though Sridevi is in a complete de-glamourous role in English Vinglish, she will still mesmerise you withher simplicity and charm.Sridevi’s husband in the movie, Adil Hussain is a good choice for this role. French actor Mehdi Nebbou will win your heart , has given a powerful performance in the movie. Amitabh Bachchan is a total delight to watch in a brief, but very comical role.
Technicalities :
English Vinglish Movie Director Shinde brings experiences from her surroundings in a nice way. A lot of the emotions have been depicted in movies and TV shows before, but it still seems new and credit that goes to Gauri, Sridevi, the other actors . English Vinglish Music is soulful and good. Every song in the movie is well placed.
Final Word : Definitely Sridevi’s comeback in Bollywood with a beautiful story and strong role. It’s a compete family entertainer . One of the best movies of the year. Must Watch.
English Vinglish Review Rating- 3.5/5
Cast: Sri Devi, Amitabh Bachchan, Mehdi Nebbou, Priya Anand, Adil Hussain
Music Director: Amit Trivedi
Producer: R. Balki, Sunil A Lulla, Rakesh Jhunjhunwala
Director: Gauri Shinde