Paresh Rawal's 'Shastry Virudh Shastry' trailer promises emotional legal battle
The clash between career and familial responsibilities will take center stage in the forthcoming family courtroom drama, Shastry Virudh Shastry. On Wednesday, the film's gripping trailer was unveiled. Directed by the renowned duo Nandita Roy and Shiboprasad Mukherjee, the film features an ensemble cast of Paresh Rawal, Mimi Chakraborty, Amruta Subhash, Manoj Joshi, Neena Kulkarni, and Shiv Pandit. The film delves into the intricate emotions of a boy torn between his parents and grandparents.
Why does this story matter?
SVS is a direct adaptation of the successful Bengali movie Posto. The original film, starring the late Soumitra Chatterjee, Jisshu Sengupta, Chakraborty, and Paran Bandopadhyay, received critical acclaim upon its 2017 release. What sets Posto apart is its subtle portrayal of complex relationships, making it a standout in the realm of emotional storytelling. Bollywood audiences are in for a refreshing take on legal battles, emotions, and egos with this upcoming adaptation.
Parents or grandparents? 'SVS' trailer unveils heart-wrenching legal battle
In the heart of the story lies seven-year-old Momoji, a child caught in a whirlwind of familial discord and emotional drama. Set in a courtroom, SVS tells a tale that juxtaposes love and law, prompting viewers to consider if parents are always right and who truly has the right to be the guardian in the court of love. The core question posed in the film is, "Who ultimately holds the moral claim?"
Check out the trailer of 'SVS' here
What is the plotline of 'SVS'?
Raised by his devoted grandparents, Momoji finds himself entangled in a complex web of familial strife when his parents decide they want to take him to the US with them. What ensues is a dramatic clash between the parents and grandparents, turning a once-loving relationship into a bitter legal battle. As tensions escalate, Momoji is reluctantly thrust into the courtroom, where the future of his legal custody hangs in the balance.
'SVS' marks the Bollywood debut of Chakraborty
Chakraborty, who is reprising her role from Posto, is making her Bollywood debut with SVS. Her fans are delighted as the actor is also set to mark her debut in the OTT realm with Hoichoi's Jaha Bolibo Shotto Bolibo. On a separate note, earlier Rishi Kapoor was slated to play a pivotal character in SVS, his demise led to the casting of Rawal in the lead role.
