Mrs. is a 2024 Hindi-language drama film directed by Arati Kadav, starring Sanya Malhotra as Richa Sharma and Nishant Dahiya as Diwakar Kumar. The film is a remake of the 2021 Malayalam movie The Great Indian Kitchen and was released on ZEE5 on February 7, 2025.
Richa Sharma, a trained dancer, enters into an arranged marriage with Diwakar Kumar, a gynecologist from a traditional and patriarchal family. Initially, Richa embraces her new role, but soon finds herself confined to household chores, with her aspirations sidelined. Her in-laws impose regressive customs, including restrictions during menstruation, and her husband dismisses her discomfort during intimacy. The mounting pressures lead Richa to reclaim her identity, culminating in her leaving the oppressive environment to pursue her passion for dance.
Overview of Mrs. Movie
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Arati Kadav |
| Screenplay by | Harman Baweja, Anu Singh Choudhary |
| Based on | The Great Indian Kitchen by Jeo Baby |
| Produced by | Harman Baweja, Pammi Baweja, Smitha Baliga, Abdul Aziz Makani, Jyoti Deshpande |
| Starring | Sanya Malhotra, Nishant Dahiya, Kanwaljit Singh |
| Cinematography | Pratham Mehta |
| Edited by | Prerna Saigal |
| Music by | Sagar Desai, Faizan Hussain |
| Production Companies | Baweja Studios, Jio Studios |
| Distributed by | ZEE5 |
| Release Dates | 22 November 2024 (IFFM), 7 February 2025 |
| Running Time | 111 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
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Mrs. is a Hindi language drama film starring Sanya Malhotra, which premiered on ZEE5 on February 7, 2025.
Story / Plot
Inspired by: The Great Indian Kitchen (2021 Malayalam film)
Genre: Drama
The film follows Richa Sharma (Sanya Malhotra), a talented and independent woman with a passion for dance. She enters into an arranged marriage with Diwakar Kumar (Nishant Dahiya), a well-settled gynecologist from a traditional North Indian family.
At first, Richa embraces her new life as a wife and daughter-in-law, adjusting to the household’s expectations. However, she soon realizes that her dreams and individuality are being suffocated by rigid traditions and gender norms. She is expected to handle endless chores, follow outdated customs (including restrictions during menstruation), and prioritize family duties over her personal aspirations.
Despite her discomfort, she tries to compromise for the sake of her marriage. However, her husband and in-laws fail to acknowledge her struggles. Over time, the emotional burden grows, and Richa questions her role in the marriage.
As the pressure mounts, she reaches a breaking point and decides to reclaim her identity. She leaves her husband and chooses to pursue her passion for dance, asserting her right to live life on her own terms. The film ends on a powerful note, showing Richa’s journey towards self-discovery, freedom, and empowerment.
Cast of Mrs.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Sanya Malhotra | Richa Sharma (Protagonist) |
| Nishant Dahiya | Diwakar Kumar (Richa’s Husband) |
| Kanwaljit Singh | Ashwin Kumar (Diwakar’s Father) |
| Aparna Ghoshal | Meena Kumar (Diwakar’s Mother) |
| Nitya Moyal | Saavi |
| Viraj Mundkar | Vedprakash |
| Varun Badola | Tunnu Bhaiya |
| Loveleen Mishra | Nirjala (Diwakar’s Aunt) |
| Harshika Kewalramani | Bubbles |
| Mrinal Kulkarni | Richa’s Mother |
| Girish Dhamija | Richa’s Father |
| Gulsita | Saavi’s Mother |
| Aaryan Arora | Richa’s Brother |
