ONE look at recent films and especially web serials coming out of India shows that sex onscreen has become less taboo in the country. That has led towards a wide array of subjects, not available before, being covered and this recently released film fully capitalises on that.
Kanika is a serial dater, who constantly looks for validation and is determined to not be alone like her single mother. After unsuccessful relationships, she admits to never having had an orgasm to friends, who have their own problems to deal with. After resigning herself that it won’t happen for her, she gets engaged to a seemingly safe man. But then before the marriage Kanika has a wild night, which results in her first orgasm, but she doesn’t know who it happened with and what follows is a ‘sexual whodunnit’.
The comedy takes on a subject that hasn’t really been tackled before in a Bollywood film. This includes frank discussions on sex, unapologetic characters, and scenarios new to commercial Hindi cinema. Although it tries to be an Indian answer to Sex And The City, the cultural surroundings give Thank You For Coming its own identity, with moments many women will relate to.
The fun feminist romp has strong performances, but very much belongs to lead star Bhumi Pednekar, who once again shows just why she is one of the most fearless actresses working in Indian cinema. Her strong screen presence largely drives the story.
What prevents the movie from reaching greater heights is an inexperienced male director, who doesn’t seem quite in tune with the female protagonists and a screenplay that doesn’t quite match up to its lofty ambitions. If there was one film that demanded an experienced female director and cleverer writing, it was this one.
That doesn’t take away from Thank You For Coming being a dramatically different effort, which could become a potential game-changer if others follow suit.
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Big B defends his choice to praise Abhishek openly and others privately
Amitabh Bachchan reveals why he praises Abhishek publicly but not Jaya or Aishwarya
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Amitabh Bachchan has responded to online comments asking why he often praises son Abhishek Bachchan on social media but not wife Jaya Bachchan, daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai, or daughter Shweta. The actor explained that while he chooses to support Abhishek publicly, he honours the women in his family privately, saying he prefers to respect them “in his heart.”
Bachchan defends Abhishek praise, addresses fan remarks online
The 81-year-old actor, who regularly shares photos and thoughts with fans, recently posted images of himself meeting admirers outside his Mumbai home, Jalsa. Captioned “Yes, I praise Abhishek. So?”, the post sparked comments from users questioning why he doesn’t do the same for Jaya, Aishwarya, or Shweta.
Responding directly, Bachchan wrote, “Yes, I shall praise them in my heart… not publicly… respect for the ladies.” His reply quickly circulated across platforms, with many praising his thoughtful answer. Others pointed to his tendency to engage more often when defending Abhishek, especially around film releases.
Bachchan also shut down a user accusing him of having “paid fans,” bluntly replying, “Prove it! You are small-minded… why don’t you pay and get fans too?” When another person mocked those waiting outside his home as “unemployed,” he replied with characteristic wit: “So give them a job? When they stand at the gate of Jalsa, they are EMPLOYED in love.”
Actor remains active on social media while juggling film projects
Bachchan has become increasingly interactive online in recent years, often directly responding to criticism and fan feedback. Meanwhile, Abhishek was last seen in Housefull 5, a multi-starrer comedy that released earlier this month. Jaya Bachchan appeared in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani in 2023, while Aishwarya Rai was part of Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan films. Despite the online chatter, Amitabh continues to walk his own path, on-screen and online.