Plot Summary
Set over the course of a single day inside a Delhi apartment, the film centers on Bani (Kritika Kamra), a disciplined and ever-reliable writer racing to meet a crucial deadline. Her carefully ordered routine collapses when her younger sister, Iram (Shreya Dhanwanthary ), arrives unexpectedly in a panic. Iram has withdrawn ₹25 lakh from their mother’s bank account using a forged signature and handed it to a man she claims is her boyfriend. As the crisis spirals, Bani is forced to balance an intense 12-hour writing sprint with the escalating family turmoil, navigating a series of emotional and domestic upheavals within the cramped flat.
Reception
Anisha Rao of India Today rated it 2.5/5 stars and said that "The Great Shamsuddin Family isn’t a film that sweeps you away, but it is one that leaves you thinking. It’s messy, warm, uneven, endearing and unexpectedly poignant." [10] Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in stated in her review thaht "The 97-minute movie is set in a Delhi milieu that is rarely explored. Observant but also liberal Muslims intersect with deracinated academics in mostly hilarious and at times uncomfortable ways." [11] Deepa Gahlot of Rediff.com gave 3 stars out of 5 and said that "The Great Shamsuddin Family is a seemingly light chamber piece that hides its claws of social commentary under the chirpy banter of an apartment full of women." [12]
Ronak Kotecha of The Times of India rated it 3/5 stars and observed that "Watch it if you enjoy heartfelt family chaos with relatable humour, this is just good enough not great." [13] A critic from Bollywood Hungama gave it 2.5 stars out of 5 and said that "On the whole, THE GREAT SHAMSUDDIN FAMILY is a decent, intermittently engaging family dramedy that shines in its performances and slice-of-life humour but stumbles due to its uneven writing and convenient, rushed finale. It works in parts rather than as a wholly satisfying film." [14] Arpita Sarkar of OTT Play gave 2 stars out of 5 and pointed out that "Kritika Kamra's talent is wasted in this sloppily fast-paced narrative, where every chaos takes place at the same time, making it hard to tolerate." [15]
Bhawna Arya of Times Now rated it 2.5 stars out of 5 and said that "The Great Shamsuddin Family is a warm, witty slice-of-life film that celebrates the madness and magic of family. It may not be grand or groundbreaking, but it’s undeniably heartfelt, the kind of film that makes you laugh, sigh, and maybe call your own family afterward." [16] Troy Ribeiro of Free Press Journal writes in verdict that "Overall, this culturally rooted entertainer celebrates the madness of big Indian families while acknowledging their burdens. It might not push cinematic boundaries, but it delivers an honest, heartfelt portrait of love wrapped in clutter. It is a perfect pick for viewers who enjoy stories of togetherness, generational tussles, and the bittersweet bonds that make families both impossible and indispensable." [17] Shubhangi Shah of The Week rated it 3/5 stars and said that "The Great Shamsuddin Family isn’t a film that always has it all together, but one that’s engaging and warm. Not to mention, at a time when the film space is all about loud men inflicting violence, this light, chaotic ride truly stands out." [18]
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