Baat mein Wazan hai|Nov. 04, 2022|India|Not Rated
Genre: Bollywood;Comedy;Drama
Description: **Double XL: A 2022 Indian Comedy Film**
Double XL is a 2022 Indian Hindi-language comedy directed by Satramm Ramani. The film features Sonakshi Sinha, Huma Qureshi, Zaheer Iqbal, and Mahat Raghavendra in leading roles. It tells the story of two plus-size women—one from Uttar Pradesh and the other from urban New Delhi—as they navigate life, celebrate female friendship, and embrace body positivity. The narrative challenges the stereotype that beauty is determined by size. Released on November 4, 2022, the film received negative reviews from critics and performed poorly at the box office.
Growing up in Meerut, Rajshree Trivedi (Huma Qureshi) dreams of becoming a sports presenter. Despite being overweight and nearing 30, she remains optimistic, though her mother constantly pressures her to marry. On the other hand, Saira Khanna (Sonakshi Sinha) seems to have her life on track, with a boyfriend, a best friend, and aspirations to launch her own fashion label. Her plans receive a boost when a TV channel approves her idea for a fashion documentary in London. Meanwhile, Rajshree is shortlisted for a sports anchoring opportunity. However, their dreams face unexpected challenges as everything begins to fall apart.
The film addresses the relevant issue of body shaming, which remains a societal ill needing attention. While writer Mudassar Aziz and director Satram Ramani select their subject and actors thoughtfully, the narrative feels scattered and dragged out. The first half sets up the plot with unnecessary distractions and disappointing performances by supporting actors. Even as the screenplay progresses, the story lacks depth, relying on convenient coincidences that diminish the authenticity of the protagonists’ struggles. For instance, the two women travel abroad on an all-expenses-paid trip for a film, yet the crew seems clueless about the project’s goals. Overall, Double XL fails to deliver a compelling and cohesive storyline despite its meaningful theme.
Cast director: Satramm Ramani
Cast actor: Huma Qureshi, Sonakshi Sinha, Zaheer Iqbal, Mahat Raghavendra, Shikhar Dhawan, Alka Kaushal, Sachin Shroff
Original name: Double XL