In India where the section 377 still exists, this show brings together a community that needs more support than ever. breaking stereotypes and bringing the story close to an Indian mind set helps bring context to people who may not be exposed to this world. the bond between the siblings is also wonderful and heart warming.
9 Reviews
A must watch
mendesletitia9 August 2017
One of the best web series so far that portrays gay love in a subtle and realistic way. I love the fact that they managed to capture the authenticity ,that gay couples and love in it's truest form exist. I cant wait to see what Romil and jugal has yet to show the audience with its story. Good work !
A heartening and sensitive love story between two young men
jnswamy4 February 2019
Warning: Spoilers
Romil and Jugal heartens. It is a simple love story where both protagonists happen to be boys. It focuses on their romance and the social perceptions that come in the way. Not on the process of coming out. Nor the angst. It makes use of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet as a functional prop within the narrative as well as the climax.
Jugal is the more aware and sorted of the two. And the more vociferous. Coming out to his parents as soon as the situation demands it though they are neither able to nor willing to understand him. Romil starts off as the Casanova cliche who is in denial. The blossoming romance with Jugal rips off the facade to reveal his insecurities and vulnerabilities.
R & J tackles the syndrome of loving parents disowning their children on the basis of their orientation and succeeds in showcasing its futility and meaninglessness effectively. The last episode is iconic. A drama is enacted to subtly reproach the behavior of the parents - which does drive home the point very strongly without being preachy.
R & J makes a strong statement against the heteronormative principle applied to homosexual relationships - the oft heard cliche about who is the man and who is the woman. When R & J consummate their love for the first time. Again during their shaadi when a question of which of them would have brought the baarat is hurled at them.
My one grouse? Hopefully the 'divorce' news at the end was a hoax! Somehow this went against the grain in this particular instance, for this film - given the suppression/ invisibility/ rejection gayness faces in India. (I normally love open endings but this one time wanted a happy ending)
Hat tip to writer Anu Menon and director Nupur Asthana for conceiving this sensitive tale of same sex love even as the battle against the reintroduction of SEC 377 was raging in India. They succeed in creating a very credible ambience of the fictitious small town where the story is supposed to take place. Their narrative style alternating between an airport encounter where the story is being told and the extended flashbacks where the love story unfurls, is effective in drawing the viewer into the inner turmoils of the lead pair.
The lead performances are top notch. Manraj Singh with his dimpled pointy face makes a perfect Jugal. Rajeev as the macho Romil is the perfect foil. Their chemistry is natural and makes their love story believable.
Jugal is the more aware and sorted of the two. And the more vociferous. Coming out to his parents as soon as the situation demands it though they are neither able to nor willing to understand him. Romil starts off as the Casanova cliche who is in denial. The blossoming romance with Jugal rips off the facade to reveal his insecurities and vulnerabilities.
R & J tackles the syndrome of loving parents disowning their children on the basis of their orientation and succeeds in showcasing its futility and meaninglessness effectively. The last episode is iconic. A drama is enacted to subtly reproach the behavior of the parents - which does drive home the point very strongly without being preachy.
R & J makes a strong statement against the heteronormative principle applied to homosexual relationships - the oft heard cliche about who is the man and who is the woman. When R & J consummate their love for the first time. Again during their shaadi when a question of which of them would have brought the baarat is hurled at them.
My one grouse? Hopefully the 'divorce' news at the end was a hoax! Somehow this went against the grain in this particular instance, for this film - given the suppression/ invisibility/ rejection gayness faces in India. (I normally love open endings but this one time wanted a happy ending)
Hat tip to writer Anu Menon and director Nupur Asthana for conceiving this sensitive tale of same sex love even as the battle against the reintroduction of SEC 377 was raging in India. They succeed in creating a very credible ambience of the fictitious small town where the story is supposed to take place. Their narrative style alternating between an airport encounter where the story is being told and the extended flashbacks where the love story unfurls, is effective in drawing the viewer into the inner turmoils of the lead pair.
The lead performances are top notch. Manraj Singh with his dimpled pointy face makes a perfect Jugal. Rajeev as the macho Romil is the perfect foil. Their chemistry is natural and makes their love story believable.
It's Unbelievably Amazing........
ankandebnath-8510311 April 2018
It is one of the best web series I have ever seen.....They have presented the series in such a realistic way...It is so nicely done...And hats off to the actors who made it so beautiful , easy and real...Everyone should watch the series to know that everyone is same..It is us who are making differences...Eagerly waiting for the next season.....
You Have no idea how good it can be
sanjeevktl19936 October 2018
Nicely Directed
sarveshmalpani20 November 2019
Even after section 377 struck down by the hororable supreme Court. Still there is much work to be done when it's comes to educating and awareness about the lgbtq. Hats off to the Directors and actors working for this community. I hope you bring us more content like this in future so that more awareness and knowledge about the community can be spread throughout. Wish you all good luck in your future endeavors and thankyou from the Heart.
You cannot afford to miss this one!
harshpataskar27 April 2021
This is the best web series or any stuff on this planet that I have ever watched. I mean it's flawless. It's way beyond some popular Hollywood movie or American Netflix Web series. They have presented everything in such a realistic way... Like at one moment you will feel like one of the character in time web series. MUST WATCH! Hats off to Alt Balaji, each and every member of the team and cannot forget Rajeev Siddhartha and Manraj Singh for their awesome performance!
A path-breaking show
deepak_purti24 January 2021
Warning: Spoilers
The show wasn't great; but it was nice.
The family members seemed like caricatures. The only character which felt real was Jugal's friend, Meher ; and I think the show did a good job of showing her internal conflict where she is supportive of Jugal but also can't help feeling jealous of Jugal's relationship with Romil. Romil's characterisation got better once they let him become vulnerable.
But the most important thing is that it was a path-breaker at a time when homosexuality was still illegal in India, and much of the portrayal of LGBTQ people in movies and TV shows reduced them to a stereotyped character who is only there as comic relief.
It showed that gay people are "normal" too, which is why it felt like a breath of fresh air.
The family members seemed like caricatures. The only character which felt real was Jugal's friend, Meher ; and I think the show did a good job of showing her internal conflict where she is supportive of Jugal but also can't help feeling jealous of Jugal's relationship with Romil. Romil's characterisation got better once they let him become vulnerable.
But the most important thing is that it was a path-breaker at a time when homosexuality was still illegal in India, and much of the portrayal of LGBTQ people in movies and TV shows reduced them to a stereotyped character who is only there as comic relief.
It showed that gay people are "normal" too, which is why it felt like a breath of fresh air.
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