Here is why this film remains relevant nearly a decade later:
(PDF) Bollywood Comedy Films as Catalysts for Body Positivity Dum.laga Ke Haisha
'Dum Laga Ke Haisha' review by Yuvraj Haldankar - Letterboxd Here is why this film remains relevant nearly
The film's narrative revolves around the life of a young couple, Aman (played by Ayushman Khurrana) and Hina (played by Manasa Varanasi), who belong to different socio-economic backgrounds. Aman, a free-spirited and ambitious young man, falls in love with Hina, a talented and determined girl from a lower-middle-class family. As their relationship deepens, they face numerous challenges, including opposition from their families and societal pressures. Prem is not a villain; he is a
Prem is not a villain; he is a pathetic product of his environment. He believes he "deserves" a slim, fair, docile woman because society told him so—despite the fact that he cannot pay the electricity bill. His disgust for Sandhya is a mirror reflecting his own self-hatred. He is heavy with bitterness, regret, and laziness.
It would be easy to dismiss the first half of Dum Laga Ke Haisha as a comedy about a mismatched couple. But Katariya’s screenplay is sharper than that. The film is a devastating critique of toxic masculinity.