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It's been a while since we've seen a comedy that you can see yourself in. SonyLIV's Raat Jawaan Hai focuses on a trio of friends who are there for each other through thick and thin. Developed by Khyati Anand-Puthran and Sumeet Vyas, the series features very real characters, the kind of people you’ve met in life. Backed by a solid cast who deliver genuine performances, Raat Jawaan Hai is the feel-good watch for this month, nay, this year!
Raat Jawaan Hai: Plot
Radhika (Anjali Anand), Avinash (Barun Sobti) and Suman (Priya Bapat) have remained friends since school. Now as adults balancing marriage, parenthood and other responsibilities, they still manage to find time for one another. In fact, it is their friendship that allows them get through other aspects of their crowded lives. The story moves between simple things like finding time to watch a movie to more complicated ones like getting the gang, their partners and children together for a weekend away. Through the eight episodes, the three friends rely on each other more and more.
Raat Jawaan Hai: Writing and Direction
Creator Khyati Anand-Puthran puts forth relatable situations for these characters. They have anxieties in how their children are raised and what they want to do in life. These friends have honest conversations with one another and their banter is entirely entertaining. Actor Sumeet Vyas, who has stepped as director here, has crafted some identifiable scenarios in the way that friends behave with one another and especially how awkward it can get when they all mix together.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHPsmTya_ts
Raat Jawaan Hai also makes sure that its young ‘uns of the show Rahi, Kadambari, Eshaan are proper little characters. They add to the story instead of taking away from it. However, after every couple of episodes, the pace dips a bit. But the actors boost up the shifting tone with their appealing performances.
Raat Jawaan Hai: Performances
The main protagonists are the heart of the show and the three actors who play make sure to give their all to their characters. In fact, it is their character’s hidden qualities that stand out even more. Priya Bapat’s meek Suman is loyal to a fault, while Barun Sobti’s Avinash is refreshing as a stay-at-home father. Anjali Anand’s Radhika is self-assertive and almost like the glue of the group. The actors who play their partners Hasleen Kaur as Swadha, Priyansh Jora as Rishi, and Vikram Singh Chauhan as Sattu are also very good.
Raat Jawaan Hai: Critique
Raat Jawaan Hai is funnily enough, the name of the friends’ WhatsApp group. The series is made up scenes that will make you laugh out loud and some that will give you move you as well. It covers most of the regular moments of modern life from the poignant to the embarrassing. At one point, one of the character’s observes, “We are exactly like our kids. Just potty trained.”
Raat Jawaan Hai has a lovely Modern Family-like vibe. I definitely would like to see more of this friendship group. A big shoutout to the title track by OAFF & Savera which will have you humming along after the show is over too.