The turning point occurs when Hamza's violence escalates, leading to a tragic loss. Pushed to her limit, Badru joins forces with her mother to turn the tables, embarking on a path of clumsy yet cathartic revenge. Key Performances
Set in a lower-middle-class Mumbai neighborhood, the narrative follows Badru (played by Alia Bhatt), a devoted wife who constantly forgives her alcoholic and abusive husband, Hamza ( Vijay Varma ). Despite warnings from her fiery mother, Shamshu ( Shefali Shah ), Badru remains hopeful for change.
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