Film: Do Patti

Cast: Kajol, Kriti Sanon, Shaheer Sheikh, Tanvi Azmi, Brijendra Kala

Director: Shashanka Chaturvedi

Producer: Netflix

Rating: 4 Moons

Bollywood has evolved from a male-dominated industry to a powerful platform for women empowerment. Today, women-led films are not just breaking box office records but redefining heroism in a male centric industry. In this wave of change, Do Patti emerges as a captivating story that celebrates the strength and resilience of women.

Do Patti is a thrilling story which revolves around twin sisters. Kriti Sanon plays two different characters; a good sister and a bad sister. Both love the same person, Shaheer Sheikh. Shaheer's love keeps changing between the two. But which sister is right and which is wrong? This mystery is the strong aspect of the film.

The screenplay by Kanika Dhillon, is the life of the film. The mystery keeps the audience connected with the new complications and surprises every moment. There is the serious issue of domestic violence highlighted in the story and presented in a sensitive manner. The twists and turns hold the attention intact till the end, and leave the audience stunned.

Kriti Sanon's acting is the biggest strength of the film. Her performance is powerful and her name is heard in every scene. Kajol, who plays a police officer, also wins over the audience. This is her first role as a cop and Kajol’s performance is so intense that the investigation keeps the audience hooked. Shaheer Sheikh, who makes his Hindi film debut here, has lived his role with pure emotion. He makes his mark alongside the capable characters of Kriti and Kajol. Tanvi Azmi, who plays Kriti's caretaker, gives a short but impactful performance that adds depth to the story.

The music adds a beautiful dimension to the story. The songs maintain the pace and add depth to the emotional scenes. The cinematography takes the story and drama to a special height. Kanika Dhillon's Kathha Pictures and Kriti Sanon's Blue Butterfly Films produced Do Patti. Both are first time producers with a subject that has not been dealt with in such depth and detail before. Overall, Do Patti is a film which all Bollywood lovers should watch. Its strong and thrilling story will keep your interest till the end and will show a new aspect of women empowerment.