Darlings

Set in the backdrop of a conservative lower-middle-class neighbourhood in Mumbai, the film revolves around Badru, a young woman who is frequently abused by her alcoholic husband, Hamza. When she reaches the breaking point, she seeks help from her mother, Shamshu, and Zulfi, a young man who does odd jobs around the chawl. Co-written by Parveez Sheikh and Jasmeet K. Reen, the Hindi black comedy is directed by the latter in her directorial debut and revolves around the mother-daughter duo who face harrowing circumstances on their journey to assert their place and identity in the world. Starring Alia Bhatt, Shefali Shah, Vijay Varma, and Roshan Mathew in prominent roles, the film is produced by Gauri Khan, Alia Bhatt, and Gaurav Verma under the banners Red Chillies Entertainment and Eternal Sunshine Productions. The cast also includes Rajesh Sharma, Vijay Maurya, and Santosh Juvekar.