Kuch Sapney Apne Movie Review: A poignant exploration of relationships and society
Kuch Sapney Apne Movie Review: Critics Rating: 3.0 stars, click to give your rating/review,Despite its queer theme, the film is ultimately a heartfelt exploration of love and human connection
Critic's Rating: 3.0/5
Story: Kartik and Aman's relationship faces a challenge when one of them has a romantic encounter abroad. Meanwhile, Kartik’s parents struggle with their marriage due to his controlling father.
Review: Kuch Sapney Apne centers on a gay couple, but at its core, it is a film that explores several relationships. It delves into the dynamics between the gay couple, the strained marriage of one of their parents, and the journey of another couple—where the husband, a closeted transvestite, is finally ready to embrace his truth. Despite its queer theme, the film is ultimately a heartfelt exploration of love and human connections. With authentic performances and emotionally resonant moments, it leaves an impact, bringing both warmth and tears to the audience.
The film follows Kartik (Satvik Bhatia) and Aman (Arpit Chaudhary), a gay couple navigating love and acceptance. While in Sweden for a photography workshop, Kartik has a fling, which Aman later discovers. Despite this, they reconcile. Kartik’s supportive mother, Vasudha (Mona Ambegaonkar), frequently clashes with his father, Damodar (Shishir Sharma), who places family honour above accepting their son's identity. At a family wedding, Damodar humiliates Aman, and tensions peak when he slaps Vasudha. She leaves home to live with Kartik and Aman in Mumbai. Meanwhile, Damodar’s brother, Ramesh (Abhay Kulkarni), abandons his family to start a new life as an eunuch in Mysuru.
This film beautifully captures the bonds between the women of the household. Vasudha shares a deep connection with her sister-in-law, Sarita, and both are deeply concerned for Latha (Ramesh's wife) when her husband leaves her. The film’s final moments, when Damodar suffers a heart attack, are deeply moving. Mona Ambegaonkar shines as Vasudha, delivering a powerful performance as the supportive mother who often mediates between her son and husband. Shishir Sharma portrays the family patriarch with sincerity, effectively conveying his emotions. Satvik Bhatia is effortlessly natural as Kartik, while Arpit Chaudhary as Aman, despite his efforts, appears slightly underconfident. However, the true scene-stealer is Abhay Kulkarni.
Kuch Sapney Apne offers a thoughtful critique of patriarchy and the struggles faced by the queer community in India. While these themes could feel weighty, director Sridhar Rangayan approaches them with sensitivity and a light touch, making them accessible and engaging. The film’s music, composed in part by Vishal Bhardwaj, features few touching songs, adding emotional depth to the film. More than just a story about a gay couple, this drama delves into broader societal issues, addressing them with compassion.
Review: Kuch Sapney Apne centers on a gay couple, but at its core, it is a film that explores several relationships. It delves into the dynamics between the gay couple, the strained marriage of one of their parents, and the journey of another couple—where the husband, a closeted transvestite, is finally ready to embrace his truth. Despite its queer theme, the film is ultimately a heartfelt exploration of love and human connections. With authentic performances and emotionally resonant moments, it leaves an impact, bringing both warmth and tears to the audience.
The film follows Kartik (Satvik Bhatia) and Aman (Arpit Chaudhary), a gay couple navigating love and acceptance. While in Sweden for a photography workshop, Kartik has a fling, which Aman later discovers. Despite this, they reconcile. Kartik’s supportive mother, Vasudha (Mona Ambegaonkar), frequently clashes with his father, Damodar (Shishir Sharma), who places family honour above accepting their son's identity. At a family wedding, Damodar humiliates Aman, and tensions peak when he slaps Vasudha. She leaves home to live with Kartik and Aman in Mumbai. Meanwhile, Damodar’s brother, Ramesh (Abhay Kulkarni), abandons his family to start a new life as an eunuch in Mysuru.
This film beautifully captures the bonds between the women of the household. Vasudha shares a deep connection with her sister-in-law, Sarita, and both are deeply concerned for Latha (Ramesh's wife) when her husband leaves her. The film’s final moments, when Damodar suffers a heart attack, are deeply moving. Mona Ambegaonkar shines as Vasudha, delivering a powerful performance as the supportive mother who often mediates between her son and husband. Shishir Sharma portrays the family patriarch with sincerity, effectively conveying his emotions. Satvik Bhatia is effortlessly natural as Kartik, while Arpit Chaudhary as Aman, despite his efforts, appears slightly underconfident. However, the true scene-stealer is Abhay Kulkarni.
Kuch Sapney Apne offers a thoughtful critique of patriarchy and the struggles faced by the queer community in India. While these themes could feel weighty, director Sridhar Rangayan approaches them with sensitivity and a light touch, making them accessible and engaging. The film’s music, composed in part by Vishal Bhardwaj, features few touching songs, adding emotional depth to the film. More than just a story about a gay couple, this drama delves into broader societal issues, addressing them with compassion.
