Since he said, “Jahaan ghar ki ladies aur bacchiyan humein apne haathon se, pyaar se khaana khilaayein, vahi ghar ghar hai,” to a boy serving food to a girl in Bada Naam Karenge without any preaching or glorification, veteran filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya, 60, has gone a long way.
You won’t believe how much you enjoy an OTT show that doesn’t have any profanity, nudity, excitement, or tension. After all, it’s a Rajshri production. However, that doesn’t imply that this is a dull event—quite the contrary.
The story is refreshing, which is paradoxical given that it takes place during the COVID-19 pandemic. It centres on Rishabh Rathi (Ritik Ghanshani), a member of a prosperous Ratlam family. Along with their families, he meets Surbhi (Ayesha Kaduskar) in an arranged marriage. However, they are already acquainted, and the flashback—the two were in Mumbai when COVID struck—plays a significant role in the narrative. When the initial Covid lockdown was declared, she became stuck at his house as a result of a series of events.The two were quite close, but will their merger be as simple now? In particular, Rishabh comes from a rigid household where alcohol is not allowed. Would they be upset if he lived with a girl?
These issues may seem archaic, but in the past, the director and performers have frequently brought thin material on paper to life in stunning ways. And Bada Naam Karenge comes in at that very moment.
With the exception of the final two, each episode in this nine-part series lasts 30 minutes. In the age of dating apps, this slow, straightforward love story is incredibly watchable and binge-worthy content that quickly connects. Under Palash Vaswani’s direction, each character is given enough time, and nothing seems dated.
This is a real story that becomes overly realistic. The Covid era, when we were confined to our homes and had to wait in queue for necessities every day, is perfectly recreated, and it provides the backdrop for an intriguing love tale. From a girl claiming her right to choose her life partner to the younger generation voicing their opinions without offending anyone, some moments stand out simply because they convey a lot without being simplistic or shouting, “See, we are so progressive.”
Regarding the performances, it is difficult to identify any areas where the two leads fall short because they have such a natural relationship with one another. One awaits their next decision, but both have a bright future ahead of them.
Every actor has helped make this show successful, including Deepika Amin and Jameel Khan as Surbhi’s parents, Chaitrali Gupte and Rajesh Jais as Rishabh’s parents, Kanwaljit Singh as the patriarch of the Rathi family, and Rajesh Tailang as the cunning uncle. You cry, laugh, and feel wonderful in the purest form of the word.
Bada Naam Karenge is, all things considered, a much-needed stride towards love storylines for OTT, which primarily thrives on gore, blood, and gloomy content. One of the few that the whole family can watch together. We guarantee that it is not located in the Baghban 2.0 area.