'Fatafati' Review: Abir-Ritabhari's film is a refreshing take on body positivity – India Today

By Anindita Mukherjee: ‘Will it even fit your needs?’, ‘Oh, you gained’t get it this measurement’, ‘Sit on this facet of the auto to stability it out’, ‘One other serving?’ – Sentences like these may sound simply regular however to not the individual it’s focused in the direction of. Physique shaming, physique stereotypes are means past meagre delicate issues. It pinches like a needle to these focused. That’s what Abir Chatterjee and Ritabhari Chakraborty’s movie ‘Fatafati’ was geared toward. However was it accomplished the proper means or did it flip preachy? Let’s focus on.

Abir Chatterjee AKA Bachaspati is a middle-class salesperson at a clothes store. He’s synonymous with ‘husband targets’ and loves his spouse Phullora (Ritabhari Chakraborty), no matter how she and others really feel about her. She completely matches into the ‘bouma’ card and is a tailoring skilled. She has a loving husband and non-problematic mother-in-law however has to listen to a number of taunts right here and there. However, by now, she has developed the behavior of taking issues with a pinch of salt. However. She is overweight and life ain’t straightforward. The auto driver refuses her as a passenger and a neighbourhood trend influencer (Biki Sen) is idealised by all as a result of she matches into the ‘excellent determine’ invoice. However is life solely round weight? That’s the place stereotypes seep in.

The primary half of the movie lays the muse for an developed second half. Phullora is physique shamed, and ridiculed however has discovered her personal tribe in ladies with comparable weight points. Nevertheless, one factor that units Phullora aside is her will to take cost of her life and a supportive husband. She takes on life because it comes and steadily turns into an influencer, who cleverly hides below the garb of masks and followers to share her tackle physique positivity. The second half of the movie is the place the meat lies.

Abir Chatterjee, well-known for his intense roles, slips with ease into the sneakers of a soft-spoken introvert. He’s distinctive when showcasing the emotional progress of his character when he encounters Phullora, who instills in him an appreciation for actual magnificence and unconventionality. As for Ritabhari, the actress has put in a category act and has made the movie her personal. Already identified for her spellbinding performances, she stands tall together with her assured portrayal of a body-positive character and offers together with her feelings with subtlety and depth.

‘Fatafati’ is an honest deviation from regular movies on physique picture points and physique positivity that you simply see. The movie pushes boundaries by tackling societal norms about bodily look and measurement. It builds a charming narrative round self-acceptance and love, conveying to the viewers that magnificence isn’t skin-deep and is subjective, altering with particular person views. By representing a plus-size protagonist in a refreshing, optimistic gentle, the creators problem the stigmas and body-shaming tradition perpetuated by society.

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The movie’s dedication to presenting a potent message about physique positivity is certainly praiseworthy. Its fastidiously crafted script integrates humour and romance with social points, resulting in a healthful cinematic expertise. Supporting actors present the mandatory depth, enhancing the general viewing expertise with their stellar performances.

Nevertheless, ‘Fatafati’ does have a number of shortcomings. The extreme variety of songs and prolonged discussions on weight points take away from the general influence of the movie. Moreover, the portrayal of plus-sized ladies as solely good-hearted associates reasonably than exploring higher range of their characters is a missed alternative.

In conclusion, ‘Fatafati’ would have been a complete fatafati (implausible) movie, if not for a number of misses. However full marks to director Aritra Mukherjee and makers Shiboprosad Mukherjee and Nandita Roy for trying a movie on physique positivity, addressing physique picture candidly.

‘Fatafati’ is greater than only a story of platonic love; it’s a story of combating physique picture points and discovering self-acceptance. This movie exhibits that it is essential to look past societal norms and recognize the wonder inside. If you’re within the temper for some healthful Bengali leisure, coupled with household drama, and naturally, your love for Abir or Ritabhari, then the movie absolutely deserves an opportunity, for the way healthful it’s!

3 out of 5 for ‘Fatafati’.

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