Ramany vs Ramany 3.0 Season 3 Episode 11 review: Thoroughly entertaining fare with a pertinent message

3.5/5

Story: The mothers of Ramanys get curious about their granddaughter's relationship status. They get the shock of their life when they learn that she is indulged in combined study along with a few male friends of hers in a closed room at her home. They question Ramanys about providing excessive freedom to their daughter which puts the latter in a spot.

Review: Though the third installment of Ramany vs Ramany had touched upon many progressive ideas in a few of its earlier episodes, the eleventh episode stands out tall among them because of its unapologetic take on some of the traditionalist and conservative ideas which are as old as the hills.

The mothers of both Ramanys meet at their children's home after a long time. When they find Ragini's conspicuous absence at the home, they ask Ram about the same. The young boy's revelation makes them startled. He reveals that many boys are crazy about his sister and that a few of them have already proposed to her.

The puzzled grandmothers wonder where Ragini is, and upon questioning Ram again, he further reveals that she's studying along with her male friends in her room. This makes them even more tensed; they question the irresponsibility of Ramanys with regard to bringing up their daughter's safety.

Though Ramanys try their best to make them understand that there is nothing wrong in young students of two genders spending time together in a closed room, the 'responsible' grandmothers express their strong disagreement to the shocking change in girls' behaviour over the years.

This is the first-of-its-kind episode in the series which is made exclusively on the generation gap issue; the mindset of three generations and the way they look at a certain conflict is interestingly portrayed. The makers have ensured that the dialogues and screenplay are in sync with today's times.    

The LGBTQ angle they infused towards the climax of the episode is sensitive, hilarious and gels quite well with the flow of proceedings. Though all three generations come up with pertinent questions, the right to privacy is neatly stressed upon by the makers in the story, making it a socially relevant topic.

Verdict: The right proportion of entertainment and message makes this episode a winner. The gripping performances by all actors is the icing on the cake.