Review : Hi Zindagi: Confronting Legal and Social Blind Spots!

Hi Zindagi, from C. R. Films Productions and #SunilAggarwalFilms, enters the Indian movie landscape as a forceful challenge to long-held assumptions about gender and justice.

Producers Sunil Kumar Aggarwal and #AjayRam—who also directs—tackle the marginalized issue of male sexual assault, a topic seldom acknowledged in public discourse and virtually absent from Indian law.The film carves out a space for stories that are typically silenced, confronting a legal system that offers no recourse for male victims of sexual assault. Aggarwal’s insight as both a producer and an advocate brings urgency and authenticity to the conversation, highlighting how legislative omission can compound trauma and perpetuate injustice.Varun’s journey, played with subtle power by Gaurav Singh, begins with a seemingly ordinary getaway. Four privileged women—Megha, Palak, Jyoti, and Nandini—choose him as their target, drawing him into a situation that spirals into drugging and assault. The aftermath is harrowing.

Varun is left for dead and, upon surviving, faces not just disbelief but outright rejection from law enforcement and the legal community, who cite the absence of statutes addressing such crimes.Director Ajay Ram’s storytelling eschews formulaic resolutions and courtroom drama, instead examining how indifference and disbelief shape Varun’s ordeal. The narrative asks pointed questions: Who qualifies for justice? How does society respond when the silence of a victim is enforced by the law itself?

The ensemble cast—Ayushi Tiwari, Garima Singh, Somi Shree, and Deepanshi Tyagi—embody complicated characters, steering clear of cliches and instead portraying individuals whose choices reflect privilege, ambiguity, and ethical conflict. Rishabh Sharma and Sanjay Goyal ground the film further, bringing realism to even the smallest interactions.

Cinematographer and composers elevate the film by placing Varun’s isolation in stark contrast to the city’s vibrance, while the soundtrack’s melancholic undertones reinforce the film’s emotional weight.

Ultimately, Hi Zindagi operates as more than a movie—it’s a call to look beyond established norms. By voicing the silent agony of male victims and exposing the blind spots of India’s legal system, the film urges audiences to rethink what justice and equality truly mean. Ajay Ram and Sunil Kumar Aggarwal push boundaries, making Hi Zindagi a stirring addition to contemporary cinema—and an essential watch for anyone seeking perspective and change.

Rating: ***

By Keerti Kadam