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Anusha Rizvi Returns With The Great Shamsuddin Family on JioHotstar

Early reviews spotlight a lived‑in portrayal with standout turns from Farida Jalal plus Kritika Kamra.

Overview

  • The 97‑minute ensemble dramedy unfolds over a single day in a Delhi household, centering a contemporary, comfortably‑off Muslim family rarely depicted in mainstream Hindi cinema.
  • Released directly on JioHotstar with minimal pre‑launch promotion, the team is leaning on viewer recommendations to build audience reach, according to interviews.
  • Critics praise the humor, realism, and performances—especially Farida Jalal, Sheeba Chaddha, and Kritika Kamra—while some outlets offer tempered overall scores, including a 2.5‑star review from The Indian Express.
  • Rizvi’s feature marks her first since Peepli Live (2010), with a script developed over about eight years and financing secured only in February 2025.
  • Producer Mahmood Farooqui funded and managed production, as the film threads contemporary social concerns into a light domestic register without turning didactic.