Review: Daadi Ki Shaadi: A Lighthearted Take on Neglected Elders and Modern Families!

In earlier times, Indian joint families were bound together by love, unity, and togetherness, where elders were respected and cared for deeply. However, with modernization and changing lifestyles, many families have now become scattered nuclear families. In the race for careers and personal ambitions, emotional bonds are slowly weakening. Many elderly parents today live in loneliness, silently longing for love, attention, and companionship from their children. Despite having material comforts, they often miss the warmth of family conversations and togetherness. The emotional distance within families has become one of the biggest tragedies of modern society. Daadi Ki Shaadi tries to focus on these issues with a touch of humour.

The film opens with a scene where Tony Kalra (#KapilSharma) is getting engaged to Kannu Ahuja (#SadiaKhateeb), but the announcement of her Daadi getting married creates chaos, and the roka ceremony does not take place. The Ahujas — Vimla’s elder son Jeevan (Deepak Datta), younger son Naag (Jeetendra Huda), and their wives, played by Tejaswini Kolhapure and Aditi Mittal respectively and family — immediately plan to visit Vimla in Shimla. By hook or by crook, Tony, who is madly in love with Kannu, manages to join them. In reality, the message about Vimla getting married was caused by an auto-correction error on a mobile phone, but she later affirms that she is indeed “getting married” to her children because she simply wants to spend quality time with her children and grandchildren. She receives support from retired Colonel Theeran Devrajan (R. Sarathkumar). What transpires later is chaotic and presented in a tongue-in-cheek comic manner.

The story is ordinary, but the screenplay is comparatively well-written. Some of the one-liners genuinely tickle your funny bone. Director #AashishRMohan has done a decent job, although he could have utilized Kapil Sharma more smartly. The film subtly conveys a message about neglected elders. The music is passable, and the editing is satisfactory. The cinematography is excellent and beautifully captures the scenic beauty of Shimla.
Kapil Sharma holds his ground strongly and delivers a well-nuanced performance. Neetu Kapoor looks her age but still oozes charm effortlessly. She has excelled in this role, effortlessly. Her real daughter, #RiddhimaKapoorSahani has debuted with this film, and has also done a decent job. #SadiaKhateeb looks stunning on screen and with each film including this one, she is improving as an actor. Deepak Datta’s performance stands out, and he makes a strong impression with his excellent act. Even R. Sarathkumar performs beautifully. The supporting cast also lends good support.

Daadi Ki Shaadi, a light hearted take on neglected elders and modern families, is meant purely for entertainment and succeeds reasonably well in it’s attempt.

Rating: ***

By Keerti Kadam