The Great Indian Family Review
The Great Indian Family - A Well-Intended Message, Lacking Conviction in Execution
Director: Vijay Krishna Acharya
Cast: Vicky Kaushal, Manushi Chhillar, Kumud Mishra, Manoj Pahwa, Yashpal Sharma, Sadiya Siddiqui, Alka Amin, Srishti Dixit, Bhuvan Arora, Aasif Khan
"The Great Indian Family," directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya, endeavors to deliver a message of unity between two religions but falls short in conviction and rationale. The story revolves around Ved Vyas Tripathi (Vicky Kaushal), also known as Bhajan Kumar, a devout Hindu man who faces an identity crisis when he discovers he is actually a Muslim by birth.
Pandit Siyaram Tripathi (Kumud Mishra) is a revered priest in Balrampur, and his family is known for conducting religious ceremonies. The plot unfolds when the Tripathi family receives a letter informing them that Ved is a Muslim. While the family dismisses it as a prank, Ved accepts it instantly, leading to a series of events orchestrated by their rival, Pandit Mishra, to bring them down. The movie aims to draw parallels between the two cultures but does so superficially, lacking convincing story development and narrative depth.