We bring to you the review of Serious Men which is the latest film to be released on Netflix. The film released on October 2, and is now streaming on Netflix. The review of the movie Serious Men which is a Hindi film is a continuation of our series of films and web series. You would have read our earlier reviews of Abhay Season-2, Class of 83′, Gunjan Saxena, etc., if not you may click the links to check them out.
Read on to know more about the unusual movie that Serious Men is and all about the Serious Men cast. Here is our review of Serious Men now available on Netflix.
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Review of Serious Men on Netflix
Serious Men comes across as an unusual film. The subject that it tackles though is something close to the heart of every parent. The film is an adaptation of a book by the same name written by Manu Joseph that was published in 2010. The film is a directorial venture of Sudhir Mishra who is known for films like Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, Chameli, Dharavi, etc..
The Plot of Serious Men | Review of Serious Men
The plot of Serious Men deals with a very serious topic, a contemporary issue which most if not all parents can identify with. The story is wound around a father’s dream for his son and the extent to which he can go to prove that his son is extraordinary, a genius, different from the run of the mill.
Ayyan Mani is a Dalit who has risen from poverty and is now the PA to an Astronomer Dr. Acharya in a Scientific Institute in Mumbai. Ayyan lives in a Mumbai Chawl with his wife Oja. The couple is soon blessed with a son whom they call Adi. Adi soon grows up and starts going to school. Ayyan wants the best school and education for his son.
As Adi grows up he grabs the attention of his teachers with his brilliance which borders on the genius. His brilliance attracts politicians who want to use him as a Dalit Mascot. Adi achieves celebrity status and schools are after him to get him on their rolls.
Ayyan uses his son like a trophy. But the father and son have a secret between them which is not even shared with Adi’s mother. But the secret is soon out. The pressure of being a genius also starts proving too much for the young shoulders of Adi to bear. Ayyan sees the dream for his son turning into a nightmare.
What happens next? What is the secret between Adi and Ayyan? Is Adi able to cope up to the demands of being a child prodigy?
For answers to these questions check out the film Serious Men on Netflix.
Serious Men Cast
Serious Men is a film on Netflix directed by Sudhir Mishra. The screenplay is by Niren Bhatt, Abhijeet Khuman, Bhavesh Mandalia, and Nikhil Nair based on the book written by Manu Joseph. The Serious Men cast is as under:
- Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Ayyan Mani
- M.Nassar as Dr. Arvind Acharya
- Aakshath Das as Adi
- Indira Tiwari as Oja Mani
- Sanjay Narvekar as Keshav Dhavre
- Shweta Basu Prasad as Anuja Dhavre
Our Thoughts About Serious Men | Review of Serious Men
Serious Men is definitely a film that must be seen. Firstly, it scores with its unique storyline. Secondly, the performance of Nawazuddin Siddiqui is something to watch out for. The supporting cast including Aakshath Das as Adi turn in strong performances and keep the attention of viewers riveted till the end. Though there is an undercurrent of the caste system running as a secondary thread in the plot, the focus is on an ambitious father going the extra mile to ensure his son’s future. The political machinations and caste politics that are a backdrop for the plot are sure to resonate with audiences, who are sure to get a feeling of deja vu.
Serious Men is a film that is a must-watch and more so for parents of young kids.
The Trailer of Serious Men
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Oh this seems to be a good movie to watch with the family. Will perhaps put it on the watchlist this weekend. Will check it out surely.
It sounds like a good movie. And the suspense you’ve created, how can I refrain from watching 😃?
This sounds like a good movie to watch for the weekend. I am so intrigued by your review. I want to know the father-son secret too. I am watching the movie today
The story is very relatable… Most of us have been pressurized to do better and better in some form or the other. I will watch this!
Wow, this seems like a good movie to watch out . I just loved the story and casting and Infact everything .. I am gonna watch out this .