Shastry Viruddh Shastry

Plot

Shastry Viruddh Shastry is a 2023 Hindi-language drama directed by Nandita Roy and Shiboprosad Mukherjee, marking their Hindi film debut and featuring the Bollywood debut of Mimi Chakraborty. The film is a remake of their acclaimed 2017 Bengali film Posto and explores themes of family, love, and the generational divide. The story revolves around a loving grandfather, Shastry (played by seasoned actors), who is deeply attached to his grandson, played by Mimi Chakraborty. As the grandfather dotes on his grandson, the family's dynamics shift when the parents of the child become increasingly involved in their son’s upbringing, imposing modern values and expectations. Conflicts arise as the grandfather feels sidelined and struggles to maintain his bond with his grandson amidst changing family dynamics. The film poignantly captures the tension between traditional values and contemporary parenting, illustrating the emotional turmoil experienced by Shastry as he fights to assert his role in his grandson’s life. As the story unfolds, Shastry Viruddh Shastry delicately navigates themes of love, loyalty, and the essence of family bonds, ultimately culminating in a heartwarming conclusion that emphasizes the importance of understanding and bridging generational gaps.

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