‘Chaukhat’ is an efficiently handled engagement with a single afternoon in the life of its protagonist. The moment and its analysis is sufficient to not only give the viewer a glimpse into her life, but to also raise relevant points about the location of women within marriage as well as the domestic, familial space.
After a busy morning, Seema is on her way to work for a crucial meeting. However, right ahead of this, her husband, Naveen informs her that his parents are coming over for lunch, ensuring that Seema has to drop everything and head back home to get the household in order for the visit.
Even though we see an endearing equation shared within Naveen and Seema's marriage, the parents, especially the father, is expected to be far from that in his approach to the couple. The many complexities of the situation are presented to the viewer in a sincere, authentic manner, capturing the anxiety plaguing the circumstance. It is in the exploration of these nuances that the film comes into its own, eventually offering a balanced, wholesome story to the viewer.
Read LessAfter a busy morning, Seema is on her way to work for a crucial meeting. However, right ahead of this, her husband, Naveen informs her that his parents are coming over for lunch, ensuring that Seema has to drop everything and head back home to get the household in order for the visit.
Even though we see an endearing equation shared within Naveen and Seema's marriage, the parents, especially the father, is expected to be far from that in his approach to the couple. The many complexities of the situation are presented to the viewer in a sincere, authentic manner, capturing the anxiety plaguing the circumstance. It is in the exploration of these nuances that the film comes into its own, eventually offering a balanced, wholesome story to the viewer.
