“Clips from the hard-hitting film ‘Mrs’ leave audiences emotional, outraged, and reflective about societal expectations placed on women.”
February 10, 2025: Sanya Malhotra’s latest film, Mrs, has taken the internet by storm, sparking intense discussions around marriage, gender roles, and societal expectations. Released on Zee5 on February 7, the Hindi adaptation of the acclaimed Malayalam film The Great Indian Kitchen offers a stark and unflinching portrayal of patriarchal pressures faced by women in Indian households.
Several clips from the film have gone viral on social media, with one scene in particular drawing widespread attention. In it, the protagonist’s father-in-law demands that she grind chutney by hand, an expectation that left many viewers both triggered and outraged. A user commented, “This exact expectation exists in my house too—women are forced to uphold traditions that make their lives harder. It’s exhausting.”
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The film chronicles the journey of a young bride, played by Malhotra, who transitions from a bright, bubbly girl to a subdued, disheartened woman grappling with the monotony and inequality of her new life. Her transformation is central to the narrative, highlighting the deep emotional toll of living in a male-dominated household.
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"Mrs" isn’t just a film—it’s a mirror to the patriarchy disguised as tradition.
— Samir Ahmed (@0samirahmed) February 6, 2025
Sanya Malhotra shines as Richa, a woman slowly losing herself in the pursuit of being the ‘perfect bahu.’
Unsettling yet powerful, this is the Hindi adaptation of "The Great Indian Kitchen" pic.twitter.com/sh4xq6pEQf
Audience Reactions:
Viewers flooded social media with praise for the film’s raw honesty. One user remarked, “The movie is a mirror to countless women’s lives. It shook me to my core.” Another commented, “Sanya Malhotra’s performance is stellar. The way she portrayed the gradual loss of joy and independence is haunting.”
However, many admitted the intensity of the scenes was difficult to watch. “This is scarier than any crime thriller. The normalization of these expectations is what makes it terrifying,” a viewer noted.
Male audiences also chimed in, acknowledging their role in perpetuating such inequalities. “As a man, this film broke me. We need to stop this cycle and create a better environment for women,” one user shared.
About Mrs:
Directed by Arati Kadav, Mrs sheds light on everyday misogyny and gender disparities within traditional families. Sanya Malhotra plays a gifted dancer who is forced to abandon her passion after marrying into a conservative household. The film, much like its Malayalam predecessor, uses the mundane routines of household chores to underline the systemic inequalities women face.
Critics and audiences alike have called the film a “must-watch” for its unapologetic depiction of gendered struggles, urging men and women to watch it together as a family to foster awareness and dialogue.