Yes Papa is a 2024 Bollywood drama film directed by Saif Hyder Hasan[1][2] and Hariharasudhan Balasubraman.[3][4] The movie stars Tejaswini Kolhapure, Anant Mahadevan, Nandita Puri,[5] Divya Seth Shah, Geetika Tyagi, and Sanjeev Tyagi in the lead roles.[6][7][8]
| Yes Papa | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Saif Hyder Hasan Hariharasudhan Balasubramani |
| Written by | Saif Hyder Hasan |
| Starring | Tejaswini Kolhapure Anant Mahadevan Nandita Puri Divya Seth Shah Geetika Tyagi Sanjeev Tyagi |
Release date |
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Running time | 1 hours 25 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Plot
editThe story is about a girl who is sexually molested by her father.[9]
Cast
edit- Tejaswini Kolhapure
- Anant Mahadevan
- Nandita Puri
- Divya Seth Shah
- Geetika Tyagi
- Sanjeev Tyagi as Pradeep Honnur
Release
editThe film was officially released on 29th March 2024.[1]
Reception
editShubhra Gupta of Indian Express rated 1.5/5 stars and observed, "The film does have the right intention. Child sexual abuse is a difficult subject, and needs wider amplification."[3]
Archika Khurana from the Times of India rated it 3.5 out of 5 stars.[9] "Yes Papa delves into the suffering felt by child abuse survivors all their lives, especially if the perpetrator is a parent. It also touches upon the importance of breaking the silence and how we must take children seriously and listen to them since fear and stigma are the most significant hurdles to such interactions and their reporting. Even mothers frequently ask their children to remain silent when confronted with an uncomfortable scenario. This is beautifully conveyed in the story. Shot in black and white this 85-minute film highlights the critical need to break the silence around child sexual assault without passing any judgment. Instead, it lets the viewers ponder the subject and start a dialogue as it needs attention. Without sensationalizing director Saif Hyder Hasan firmly puts his point across to spread awareness, which is handled gently but will undoubtedly shake you," Archika observed.[9]
Jyoti Raghav from Amar Ujala gave a rating of 1.5 out of 5 and remarked, "In this film, Anant Mahadevan has portrayed the role of Sangi Ghoshal's father alongside Vinita Ghoshal. The way he recites poetry and sings songs in front of his daughter makes it seem like he is not her father but rather his lover, for whom he longs in separation. This has been the most stellar role of Anant Mahadevan's career. Anant Mahadevan himself has directed the film but couldn't grasp the essence of the story and his character. Geetika Tyagi seemed ineffective in the role of Vinita Ghoshal. Tejaswini Kolhapure and Sanjeev Tyagi did not fit the roles of the lawyer at all. Sanjeev Tyagi appeared to mimic several other artists in the role of the lawyer. Watching Nandita Puri in the role of Nandita Ghoshal, Vinita Ghoshal's mother feels like director Saif Haider Hasan couldn't find anyone suitable for this character, so he brought in Nandita Puri. Divya Seth has certainly made an effort to deliver a better performance in the role of the judge. The film's cinematography, editing, music, background score, and production value are average."[10]
References
edit- ^ a b "Yes Papa trailer: Geetika Tyagi is accused of killing her sexually abusive father in 'bravest story ever told'". DNA India. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
- ^ "'Yes Papa' sheds light on a crucial yet overlooked problem within families: Director". The Patriot. 2024-02-01. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
- ^ a b "Yes Papa movie review: Uneven film fails to do justice to its important subject". The Indian Express. 2024-03-29. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
- ^ "Yes Papa: A cinematic triumph on harrowing realities". The Patriot. 2024-03-04. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
- ^ "Nandita Om Puri Reveals How She Landed A Pivotal Role In Her Debut Film 'Yes Papa'". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
- ^ "'Yes Papa' movie trailer: Jackie Shroff, Hema Malini, Zeenat Aman, Vivek Agnihotri heap praises". Firstpost. 2024-03-13. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
- ^ "Yes Papa: Saif Hyder Hasan's Movie On Child Abuse To Hit Theatres On THIS Date". News18. 2024-02-10. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
- ^ PTI. "In India, we want to cover up issues: 'Yes Papa' director Saif Hasan on child sexual abuse". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
- ^ a b c "Yes Papa Movie Review : This gut-wrenching saga will shake you and make you ponder". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
- ^ "Yes Papa Review: बेहद संवेदनशील मुद्दे पर बनी एक असरहीन फिल्म, अनंत महादेवन की अदाकारी देख तरस आएगा". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-05-23.
