STORYLINE
A couple decides to divorce even before their son is born because the wife wishes to pursue her professional goals. Afterwards, the single father goes out into the community in search of a mother for his son and a companion for himself. What follows is a sublime display of emotions expressed through various equations, including those between a father and his son, between a man and a woman, and finally between a woman and her son, among others.
REVIEW OF HONSLA RAKH
‘Honsla Rakh,’ which takes place in Canada, begins in flashback with Yenkey Singh (Diljit Dosanjh) having a chance encounter with his ex-wife, Sweety (Shehnaaz Gill). In order to answer Sweety’s question about why Yenkey did not remarry, the storey goes back to the beginning of their marriage and the events that led to their divorce, despite the fact that Sweety was pregnant with Yenkey’s child. Shehnaaz, who portrays an aspirational young woman, has broken free from the stereotype of a giggly, childish woman that you might have seen in ‘Bigg Boss.’ Shehnaaz manages the glitz and glam of being a fashion designer with a quiet oomph, which can be seen in her dressing as well as her persona.
Diljit is convincing in his portrayal of a young married man who works tirelessly to provide for his wife and future children. And when his wife decides to leave the marriage in order to pursue her passion, the real struggle of a single parent who also has to worry about his job makes him relatable on a number of different levels. Despite the years he has spent honing his craft, Diljit’s one characteristic that distinguishes him in this film is his simplicity. Diljit proves why he is the only actor who could have done justice to the simple, desi Yenkey, without allowing any complications of an actor of his experience to mar the simple, desi Yenkey. This character needs to convince audiences of the difficulties of being a single father with raw naivete and of making desperate attempts to get remarried, and only he could have done justice to this character.
When the film ends on a bittersweet note with Shehnaaz and the triumphant return of Sonam Bajwa as Yenkey, the film’s second half begins with a prophetic thought about how the world is moving on (referring to Shehnaaz’s remarriage), while he is still waiting for his turn. Sonam’s entrance is seen from a different perspective in the film, that of natural glamour. Also at this point, the director, Amarjit Singh, demonstrates his vision and keeps the narrative flowing smoothly. Sonam’s charm and value to the character of Jasmine, the yoga teacher whom Yenkey has set out to woo with her fit physique and poised demeanour, is growing with each film as actors refine their craft.
Shinda is the other main character in ‘Honsla Rakh.’ He goes about his business of assisting his father in his pursuit of Jasmine while remaining hidden from her gaze. If the film’s depiction of a father-son relationship has left you feeling moved, Shinda deserves just as much credit as Diljit. The comedy is just enough to keep the audience’s attention on the romance and the emotions while also being entertaining with its obvious allusions.
