Mrs., the Hindi remake of The Great Indian Kitchen, has won hearts, and its director, Arati Kadav, shares her deeply personal reasons for adapting the Malayalam cult classic.
The Hindi remake of The Great Indian Kitchen, titled Mrs., starring Sanya Malhotra, has been making waves. The film, which brings to light themes of patriarchy, gender roles, and self-discovery, has received strong appreciation from audiences. In a recent interview, the director Arati Kadav opened up about the real reason behind making this remake, revealing a deeply personal story.
Personal Connection to the Story
In a recent interview with Hindustan Times, Arati Kadav shared that the inspiration for remaking The Great Indian Kitchen stemmed from a personal experience with her mother. She recalled that when she tried to show her mother the original Malayalam film, her mother could only watch for 15–20 minutes because of the subtitles. Arati realized that many viewers in North India might feel the same way and thus decided to adapt the film into Hindi, making it more accessible to a wider audience.
In her conversation, she expressed that she wanted her mother and others to experience the powerful message of the film without the barrier of subtitles. This motivated her to recreate the movie in a way that would resonate with audiences across North India.
Director Arati also revealed that adapting this story was not just about recreating a popular film but about drawing from her own life and experiences. She explained that she felt a strong connection to the themes of the film, particularly the struggles of women in traditional households. Arati spoke about her own and her mother's experiences, which she incorporated into the film to make it even more relatable to women.
To understand the lives of modern-day women, Arati interviewed several young married women. She recalled an emotional conversation with one of them, a woman ten years younger than her, who was facing similar struggles related to patriarchy. This conversation moved Arati, as it made her realize that these issues, often thought to be part of the past, are still prevalent in the present day.
Mrs., with its thought-provoking narrative, has now been released on Zee5, and it continues to draw attention for its honest portrayal of gender struggles in contemporary society. Both critics and viewers have praised the film for its emotional depth and timely themes, making it a standout in this genre of women-centric cinema.
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