Auntypreneur Movie Review : Supriya Pathak Kapur shines in this empowering tale

Story: ‘Dharti no chhedo ghar’ (At the end of the world, it is home). A cooperative housing society in Mumbai is about to be demolished if the pending dues aren’t paid in three months. Jasuben Gangani (Supriya Pathak Kapur) plans to turn into an Auntypreneur. Seeking guidance from her son-like tenant, Raju (Parikshit Tamaliya), she builds a team with other ladies. They enter the share market and using their intelligence and gut feeling, they gamble. They do lose at times, they win too, but at what cost? The ensuing drama, filled with rib-tickling comedy, makes for an interesting and empowering tale.

Review: “Why should boys have all the funds?” asks Jasuben (Supriya Pathak Kapur), who plays the title role in Auntypreneur.In a very refreshing concept, Shreya Singh has come up with an interesting story along with powerful dialogues by Abhinav Vaidya. Conveying major issues in subtle one-liners, the movie is set in a Gujarati colony in Mumbai. With underlying major issues that women face every day, the story shows that when their actual potential is tapped, they can shine brighter than everyone else. Pratik Rajen Kothari’s direction is on point, as he handles a complex subject with ease. Music and background score by Mihir Makwana support the film brilliantly, along with simple yet impactful lyrics by Bhargav Purohit.

Coming to the performances, Supriya Pathak Kapur is phenomenal in the title role and delivers a strong performance with her impeccable comic timing, and shines in dramatic and emotional scenes. Parikshit Tamaliya as Raju is a perfect, ideal son-like character, who every woman would want in their life as a supportive friend, son, or brother. The ladies- Margi Desai, Brinda Trivedi, Kaushambi Bhatt, Yukti Randeria, Heena Jaikishan, and Vaibhavi Bhatt portray the typical, relatable, and strong characters convincingly. Ojas Rawal, Pratik Nanda, Archan Trivedi and the rest of the supporting cast also bring good twists in the plot.

While the movie may feel a bit stretched at times, the humour and strong performances make it a perfect family entertainer. It takes a while for the film to hit the high notes, and while the editing could have been a bit tighter, all the actors deliver excellent performances. Supriya is brilliant, and one scene featuring her and Parikshit Tamaliya will tug at your heartstrings.