Daijiworld Media Network – Mumbai
Mumbai, May 8: The film Daadi Ki Shaadi presents a light-hearted yet emotional family drama centred around Vimla Ahuja (Neetu Kapoor), affectionately called Daadi, who lives alone in a lavish bungalow in Shimla, surrounded by comfort but deprived of emotional attention from her children.
Despite being materially well-settled, Vimla finds companionship in her close-knit group of elderly friends—Shakti Kapoor Aunty (Nikhat Khan Hegde), Malhotra Aunty (Flora Jacob), and Chauhan Aunty (Parveen Kaour)—and stays active on social media, humorously referred to as “Facelook”.
The story revolves around her three children: Jeevan (Deepak Dutta), a short-tempered elder son living with his wife and children; Naag (Jitender Hooda), who resides in Delhi with his family; and Sunaina (Riddhima Kapoor Sahni), who lives in Singapore.
The narrative takes a dramatic turn when Vimla expresses her wish to remarry, triggering chaos within the family and disrupting her granddaughter Kannu’s (Sadia Khateeb) engagement.
As tensions rise, the entire family converges in Shimla, where misunderstandings, emotional conflicts and unexpected revelations unfold. Adding to the confusion is Tony Kalra (Kapil Sharma), Kannu’s admirer, who tags along and complicates matters further by presenting himself as her partner.
In a bid to maintain appearances, Vimla and her friends devise a plan involving a pretend husband, played by retired Colonel Theeran Devarajan (R. Sarathkumar), leading to a series of humorous and emotional developments before the truth eventually comes to light.
The screenplay, written by Ashish R. Mohan along with Bunty Rathore and Saahil S. Sharma, blends old-school storytelling with modern sensibilities. While the film carries a slightly preachy undertone at times, it effectively highlights the emotional distance that can grow between ageing parents and their children.
The story underlines how children, despite loving their parents, often become absorbed in their own lives and unintentionally neglect them until a crisis arises.
Neetu Kapoor delivers a strong and mature performance, portraying both vulnerability and strength with ease. Kapil Sharma brings his comic timing to a restrained role, while Sadia Khateeb stands out with her expressive performance.
Deepak Dutta and Jitender Hooda also deliver convincing performances as the contrasting siblings. The supporting cast, including the elderly friends group, adds warmth and humour to the narrative.
R. Sarathkumar makes a notable impact in a key role, while Riddhima Kapoor Sahni is steady in her part as Sunaina.
Overall, Daadi Ki Shaadi blends emotion, humour and social messaging, offering a reflective look at family bonds and the importance of staying connected with ageing parents.