Kritika Kamra Calls It A “Privilege” To Lead A Woman-Written Story In The Great Shamsuddin Family

The trailer of The Great Shamsuddin Family has dropped, and early chatter centres on Kritika Kamra's grounded performance. The film, led by Kritika, streams on Jio Hotstar from 12th December and signals filmmaker Anusha Rizvi's return to direction after Peepli Live.

The Great Shamsuddin Family unites actors Farida Jalal, Shreya Dhanwanthary, Juhi Babbar Soni and Sheeba Chadda. Their characters sit within a family story that blends humour with emotion, while also touching on social themes that feel current and relatable for Indian viewers.

The Great Shamsuddin Family trailer, cast and Anusha Rizvi's vision

Anusha Rizvi is known for rooted storytelling and sharp social observation, and The Great Shamsuddin Family continues that approach. The director combines realism and lightness, with situations that feel close to daily life but still carry a clear emotional pull for audiences.

Kritika Kamra anchors The Great Shamsuddin Family and has spoken about working with a director who writes strong women. The role places Kritika at the centre of the film's events, allowing the character to drive both the humour and the difficult choices within the narrative.

Kritika Kamra says "Being at the centre of a story written by a woman especially someone as sharp, thoughtful and fearless as Anusha is a privilege I deeply value. When I read the script of The Great Shamsuddin Family, I was instantly drawn to how authentic, layered and unapologetic her characters are. Women on screen are often boxed into stereotypes, but this story gives women the space to be flawed, funny, messy, vulnerable, assertive..everything at once."

The Great Shamsuddin Family ensemble and women-led collaboration

Kritika describes The Great Shamsuddin Family as a project shaped by women across departments, which made the experience meaningful. Kritika highlights sharing frames with Farida Jalal and Dolly as a rare learning chance, while also working closely with Sheeba Chadda, Juhi Babbar Soni and Shreya Dhanwanthary during key scenes.

Kritika has said the team believed The Great Shamsuddin Family carries warmth and joy yet also addresses identity. The narrative looks at womanhood and personal choices without shying away from flaws, giving every character shades of vulnerability and strength rather than simple labels or stereotypes.

With its ensemble cast, emotional core and familiar slice-of-life humour, The Great Shamsuddin Family aims to draw family audiences on 12th December. The film arrives on Jio Hotstar as a seasonal release, offering viewers a story about relationships, generational ties and everyday conflicts.