English Vinglish Reddit Link

Here’s a Reddit-style post looking back at English Vinglish , the 2012 film directed by Gauri Shinde and starring Sridevi. Posted by u/filmiholic • 4 hours ago Revisiting 'English Vinglish' (2012) – Still the gold standard for female-led Bollywood dramas? Just finished rewatching English Vinglish after a few years, and I’m honestly overwhelmed. Sridevi’s performance as Shashi Godbole – the quiet, talented homemaker who gets mocked by her family for not knowing English – is nothing short of iconic.

(u/nri_munda): Same. My mom said, “That’s exactly how I felt when we moved to Canada.” This film should be required viewing for immigrant families. english vinglish reddit

Also, RIP Sridevi. This film was her comeback, and she proved she was untouchable. Here’s a Reddit-style post looking back at English

And why hasn’t Bollywood made more films like this – small, character-driven, with a middle-aged woman at the center? Top comment (u/desi_cinephile): “English is just a language… not a measure of your intelligence.” I swear, every desi kid should watch this to understand how their parents might feel in a foreign country (or even at home). My mom cried when she saw it. ❤️ Sridevi’s performance as Shashi Godbole – the quiet,

(u/filmiholic): Yes! Totally agree. The real love story is between Shashi and her own confidence.

(u/bollyfan_90): Unpopular opinion: I actually liked the fact that she didn’t end up with the French guy. It would have ruined the message. The point was self-respect, not romance.