She's stellar, in terrific form, immersing herself in this character, playing her age. She returns to the big screen in a role that's sans the frills, spectacle and theatrics and yet wins hearts. But the supremely talented actress also has non-glam roles like the one in Sadma to her credit. India, Chandni, Lamhe, Khuda Gawah, Laadla and Judaai. Think of Sridevi and you recall films Like Himmatwala, Chaalbaaz, Nagina, Mr. This is unlike what the actress has done in the past. Correspondingly, I don't think Sridevi could've got a more cohesive script to return to movies. Sridevi back with a bang "English Vinglish is unimaginable without Sridevi. "Far more often, though, English Vinglish is traditional Bollywood escapism, a lightly enjoyable trifle featuring exuberant musical interludes, an extremely chaste approach to conjugal relations and extramarital temptation, and a crowdpleasing wrap-up that allows the lead character to be all she can be while still respecting family values," writes Joe Leydon,. What is quite a simple and universal concept was written and edited so well, that it provided so many extra layers to the film," says Anjum Shabbir,. With only a 2 hour and 10 minute running time, the editing is crisp and credit here has to go the Hamanti Sarkar. Without being too preachy, or overdramatised, as mentioned the narrative is perfectly balanced.
Here full credit has to go to Gauri Shinde, who also wrote the story and screenplay. You will laugh along with the characters and you will also be emotional with them, which draws you closer to the narrative and in this case Shashi's journey. All three films deal with poignant issues, yet present them with a near perfect balance of comedy, drama and emotion. "In line with Cheeni Kum and Paa, English Vinglish is as beautifully crafted as the earlier two films. English Vinglish proves it!" writes Taran Adarsh, Bollywood Hungama.
Cinema is rapidly changing and one can connect with viewers across the globe even without making the usual mainstream Hindi movie. Sure, masala movies are great fun, but a film like English Vinglish breaks the monotony, shatters the unwritten rules of the game and scores brownie points. "One needs to applaud the endeavor because films like Paan Singh Tomar, Kahaani, Vicky Donor, GOW 1 and 2, Barfi!, also last week's OMG - Oh My God! and now English Vinglish, hi-concept films all, take the unconventional route, yet enlighten and entertain, both. She displays a fine control of her filmmaking craft, say critics. At 49 years old Sridevi still has it! Gauri Shinde shines in her directorial debut. 3 - After watching English Vinglish, you will thoroughly welcome her return.