From A Fresh Pairing To Wholesome Entertainment, 5 Reasons To Watch Vicky Kaushal’s 'The Great Indian Family'

Directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya, the family comedy-drama released on September 22.

Bollywood features a genre of films, be it epic sagas or heartwarming family dramas. However, nothing makes the Indian audience more happy than slice of life films that revolve around large Indian families. And if you also belong to that category of cinegoers, then you must really watch ‘The Great Indian Family’, which was released on September 22. The film stars Vicky Kaushal  in the lead with Manushi Chhillar, Manoj Pahwa, and Kumud Mishra in supporting roles.

Directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya and produced by Aditya Chopra under the Yash Raj Films banner, the family comedy-drama certainly took the industry by storm. But if you are wondering what sets it apart from the usual film offerings, then we bring to you five compelling reasons why ‘The Great Indian Family’ is something you should definitely watch:

  1. Vicky & Manushi - The Fresh Jodi

Vicky and Manushi, India’s beauty queen and Bollywood’s poster boy respectively, are sharing the screen for the first time in the film. So, it is a delight for the audience to witness Vicky Kaushal and Manushi Chhillar woo each other on the screen, and who would not want to see the two coming together for some heavy dose of dhamakedar romance and entertainment.
  1. It’s a slice of life film with lots of twists and turns

The Great Indian Family, a comedic slice of life film, will manage to get you rolling in your seats with the funny desi family dynamics. Not just that, the film has several interesting twists in the plot with the protagonist Bhajan Kumar AKA Ved Vyas Tripathi (Vicky Kaushal), facing some life altering events. But you will have to watch the film to find out all the details.

  1. An interesting plot

As we mentioned earlier, the film highlights the daily shenanigans of an Indian family and the Indian society overall, something that most of us can relate to. The film shows the bustling life of Indians, the ups and downs we face, including the religious and social differences, identity crisis among individuals, how Indian parents respond to their child’s issues, among others. The audience can see an array of issues being discussed in the film, but in a lighthearted manner.
  1. Try to always stay positive

The protagonist Ved Vyas Tripathi (Vicky Kaushal) is shown to be brought up in a hardcore Hindu family. Coming from a family of pandits, he has grown up learning all the Hindu rituals and sermons. However, when he witnesses a life-altering change in his life, he finds himself in a dilemma about his identity. However, since he is a positive person, he makes sure to find a way of making lemonade out of his lemons.
  1. Massive family entertainer

The Great Indian Family is truly an awesome family entertainer, with some masaledar entertainment with some melodrama as well. The film showcases a myriad of emotions from laughter to sadness, and the easy going plot of the film makes it a must watch for all audiences, both young and old.

The Great Indian Family opened with ₹1.4 crore nett in India when it released on September 22, and collected ₹1.72 crore on Saturday.Talking about the film, Vicky had earlier said, "It is a celebration of our family values, our diversity.

It is all said in a way, which is not like where we are trying to teach or preach you something. It is said in a way that is entertaining. It will make you laugh, it will make you feel good about being part of the Indian family and culture," as quoted by news agency PTI.

The Great Indian Family is Vicky’s second family entertainer of the year after Zara Hatke Zara Bachke alongside Sara Ali Khan.