The Great Indian Family Review: Great Performances Save This Vijay Krishna Acharya's Average Directorial

The Great Indian Family Review: Vijay Krishna Acharya has earlier made movies like Tashan, Dhoom 3, and Thugs Of Hindostan. Apart from Dhoom 3, none of them did well at the box office and all three of them even received mixed reviews. Now, the filmmaker is here with his fourth directorial titled The Great Indian Family which stars Vicky Kaushal in the lead role. So, has Acharya finally made a movie that will impress everyone? Find out in our review below...

The Great Indian Family is about Bhajan Kumar (Vicky Kushal) who belongs to a family of Pandits and once he grows up, he becomes a famous Bhajan singer of Balrampur. But, one day, someone comes and gives the family a letter revealing that the son who was born on the particular date was of a Muslim family. This twist in Bhajan Kumar's life changes everything for him, and how he and his family face this situation forms the rest of the story.

The movie is written and directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya, and well, the basic concept here is a bit similar to the film Dharam Sankat Mein which starred Paresh Rawal in the lead role. Even in that movie after many years, Paresh's character, who is a Hindu, comes to know that he was born Muslim. But, of course, it's not exactly the same film, and Acharya has tried to present it in a YRF film manner. But, the scattered screenplay and strictly average narration don't do justice to the concept.

The movie starts off very well and the first 15-20 minutes keep us hooked, but later the screenplay looks scattered and even the interval point isn't as hard-hitting as it should be. The film becomes better in the second half, and there are some dramatic and funny scenes that keep you hooked to the screen. But, once again, the climax monologue just doesn't work well. It's not effective.

Also, YRF movies always have great songs, but the music of The Great Indian Family is also very average. Pritam has been giving some amazing songs, but the tracks of this film are not up to the mark.

Talking about performances, Vicky Kaushal has done a wonderful job proving his mettle as an actor once again. But, veteran actors Kumud Mishra and Manoj Pahwa steal the show here, especially the former, he is simply amazing in the movie. Manushi Chhillar doesn't have much to do, she is just there for 2 songs and 4 scenes. Other supporting actors like Yashpal Sharma, Sadiya Siddiqui, Alka Amin, and Srishti Dixit are good in their respective roles. Dixit gets a few scenes in which she shines very well.

Overall, The Great Indian Family is not a great watch; the performances save this average film.