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Kritika Kamra on Muslim Portrayal in 'The Great Shamsuddin Family'
Kritika Kamra, the lead actress in the film 'The Great Shamsuddin Family', talks about how refreshing it was to portray a normal Muslim family in the movie.
She plays Bani Ahmed, a woman juggling a work deadline with family chaos.
The film, directed by Anusha Rizvi, shows a modern Muslim family dealing with everyday issues like any other Indian family.
Kamra appreciates the film's authentic representation of Muslim women and the absence of stereotypes.
The movie has received positive reviews and features a talented ensemble cast.
Kamra also shares her excitement about her next project, 'Matka King', directed by Nagraj Manjule.
Kritika Kamra finds it refreshing to portray a normal Muslim family in 'The Great Shamsuddin Family'.
The film breaks away from conventional dramatization and stereotypes associated with Muslim narratives in cinema.
Kamra plays Bani Ahmed, a modern Muslim woman dealing with work and family chaos.
The movie has received positive reviews and features an ensemble cast including Shreya Dhanwanthary and Farida Jalal.
Kamra is excited about her next project, 'Matka King', directed by Nagraj Manjule.
- Who
- Kritika Kamra, lead actress in 'The Great Shamsuddin Family'
- What
- Kritika Kamra's reflections on the portrayal of Muslims in the film
- Where
- The story is set in Delhi, India
- When
- The film premiered on December 12 on JioHotstar
- Why
- To present a realistic and relatable depiction of a Muslim family in contemporary India
Authentic Representation
Stereotypical Portrayal
Muslim Family Depiction
Authentic Representation
The film portrays Muslims as normal people, breaking away from conventional dramatization and stereotypes.
Stereotypical Portrayal
Traditional cinema often depicts Muslim women in specific, stereotypical ways, which is not the case in this film.
Key facts
- Lead Actress
- Kritika Kamra
- Director
- Anusha Rizvi
- Streaming Platform
- JioHotstar
- Premiere Date
- December 12
- Producers
- Ajit Andhare, Alok Jain, Vipin Agnihotri, Mahmood Farooqui
- Notable Cast Members
- Shreya Dhanwanthary, Juhi Babbar, Sheeba Chaddha, Farida Jalal, Dolly Ahluwalia, Purab Kohli
- Kritika Kamra's Next Project
- Matka King (OTT-series)
Quotes
Kritika Kamra
Actress known for her roles in 'Saare Jahan Se Accha', 'Tandav', and 'Bheed'
“It was so refreshing to just read a story about a normal family. It’s one of those things that is very brave in many ways. It is about an Indian Muslim family, with so many women. It is so different from what you generally see in cinema, but it doesn’t do that by making any loud points.”
firstpost.com
“All of the characters are a little bit messy, and have their own insecurities. They are very real, relatable people that you and I know. So, when I auditioned for it, I didn’t even know it was about an Indian Muslim family till then because Bani is a very common name.”
firstpost.com
Sources
Kritika Kamra Says It's Refreshing To See Muslims Depicted As A 'Normal Family' In The Great Shamsuddin Family
I am recording my contemporary times: Anusha Rizvi on The Great Indian Shamsuddin Family
