Thank You For Coming movie review: Bhumi Pednekar-Shehnaaz Gill starrer is brave & bold despite its shortcomings

Cast: Bhumi Pednekar, Shehnaaz Gill, Dolly Singh, Kusha Kapila, Karan Kundrra, Anil Kapoor and Shibani Bedi

Director: Karan Boolani

Language: Hindi

Well, 70 per cent of women have never experienced an orgasm, and 90 per cent of men don’t know the proper process to do it. While the discussion of sex and women’s desires has always been considered taboo in the society, in recent times many ventures have explored this conversation to put forward its importance. Now, talking about Thank You For Coming, it doesn’t only showcase the modern-day issue in the boldest manner but also inspires a person to live a life on his/her own terms and conditions.

Thank You For Coming narrates the story of Kanika Kapoor, who is called Kaandu Kanika since school times for her bold attitude as it is not considered graceful by teachers and classmates. She compares her life to a fairytale where a princess kisses a frog, who turns into a prince and later they live happily ever after. However, in her fairytale, she wants to experience orgasm and for that, Kanika engages in multiple relationships from her teenage to 30s but no male individual gives her that experience.

After giving up on her fairytale, she plans to get married to a simple middle-aged man Jeevan Anand, who strongly likes her. At the roka ceremony, she invites all her exes to be a part of the event. During an after-party, she gets high and for the first time, she experiences an orgasm.

The next morning, she jumps with joy and tells her besties about this experience. However, Kanika doesn’t with whom she experienced that orgasm since she was high. She panics and tries to figure out whether that person is her would-be husband or anyone from her exes. And in this complex and complicated situation, Kanika learns some important life lessons, which you need to watch on the silver screen.

Kudos to the producers for backing this project and director Karan Boolani for narrating this bold and brave subject. The film looks vibrant due to the glossy look set by the legendary lensman Anil Mehta. Editors Shweta Venkat Matthew and Manan Sagar deserve brownie points for keeping the fun ride intact with razor-sharp editing as the runtime is under two hours. However, the film does get a bit preachy in the climax while talking about misogyny and other issues, which look unnecessary.

Talking about the performances, Bhumi Pednekar is good as Kanika Kapoor but it is definitely not her best act. Shehnaaz Kaur Gill’s presence is magical thanks to her bubbly aura on the silver screen. Dolly Singh and Shibani Bedi as Kanika’s besties played their parts to the T. Karan Kundrra and Anil Kapoor‘s cameos add fun elements to Thank You For Coming. Sushant Divgikar nails his portrayal and makes his character memorable.

Rating: 3.5 (out of 5 stars)

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