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| Edited By: Rucha Sharma |Source: DNA webdesk |Updated: Jun 06, 2017, 12:35 PM IST
Movie: Meri Beti SUNNY LEONE Banna Chaahti Hai
Director: Ram Gopal Varma
Cast: Makrand Deshpande, Divya Jagdale, Naina Ganguly
The short film revolves around a heated living room conversation between a girl and her parents. Girl wants to use her sexuality to become someone who lives her life on her own terms. She wants to use her sexuality as a tool to get there. Parents, being typical Indian middle class, cannot fathom such words coming out of her mouth let alone have a decent conversation. They ask questions, she tries to reason and then leaves them dumbfounded.
The 11-minute-long short film wants to talk about the stigma and double standard attached to a woman's sexuality, her suppression under the name of 'log kya kahenge,' and demonising her right to choose. RGV doesn't hesitate to talk about ambition and considering marriage a mere sexual transaction between a man and woman, with the woman being the losing side. He also questions the definition of respect and hesitation over capitalising one's best assets (Pun totally intended!)
Naina Ganguly was cast for her resemblance to Sunny Leone in her early days. Her odd dialogue delivery throws you off. And she is the one doing the public service of explaining why she aspires to be a porn star. So you do the math. She has only one expression. You cannot win if you are pitted against her in a shade-throwing competition. RGV has picked close-ups to focus on the reactions of the parents and the daughter. Makrand Deshpande's performance reminds you of a junkie trying to make sense of the big words being thrown at him. Divya Jagdale, is on the other extreme. Too theatrical, she articulates each word, imbuing it with the gravitas of a souped-up Arnab Goswami
Why do the characters sound animated? Abysmal Automated dialogue replacement (ADR) distracts the viewers.
Watch it if you want something to discuss at the water cooler.
