
She makes a quiet resolve to learn the language and does so without relying upon anyone else. But respect can only be earned and the woman does so in the most uncomplicated, yet remarkable way. The larger message is that any individual can triumph over any uncertainty, surmount all apprehensions and redeem the self-esteem, if he/she makes an earnest endeavor to overcome it. It's as dissimilar as oranges and apples are.įirst-time director Gauri Shinde chooses a subject - a woman incapable to converse in English and hence looked upon as an embarrassment by her own people - to send across a message. ENGLISH VINGLISH is not a rehash of the immensely popular TV show ZABAAN SAMBHAALKE or its British version MIND YOUR LANGUAGE. That, in my opinion, is the ultimate honor for any actress.


The film won rave reviews at a recently concluded film festival, with the critics referring to the actress as Meryl Streep of India. Sridevi, who ruled the marquee in the 1980s and 1990s, belting out hit after hit, returns to the silver screen after a hiatus. English Vinglish Review & Review RatingĮNGLISH VINGLISH is special.
