Tanvi Lad
At a press conference for Jhimma 2, director Hemant Dhome said he hasn’t made a sequel to Jhimma (2021). The sequel to the first film (also directed by Dhome) is one of those rare follow-ups that stands on its own and also builds on the prequel.
They are once again off to visit the United Kingdom. This time, they’re going to the Lake District to celebrate Indu darling’s 75th birthday. Nirmala is accompanied by daughter-in-law Taniya.
Among most female-centric movies, it stands out because its powerful storytelling doesn’t come across as a lecture on feminism and neither does it fall back on lazy devices like ridiculing men or patronising those in the audience.
Taniya’s relationship with Nirmala is an excellent example of how difference of opinion can be embraced without it weighing a relationship down.
It is soothing and ‘Punha Jhimma’ and ‘Marathi Pori’ are the two songs that stay with you. The only black mark against the film is in its decision to fall back on a few cliches, which could have been avoided.
Dhome, his crew and the cast of Jhimma 2 deserves a round of applause for telling a story that is compelling without being preachy, which delivers joy and laughter while emphasising the need for us to introspect as a society.