TVF's new series, Tripling, is a crackling idea that bases itself in the belief that ‘Crisis ke waqt family hi kaam aati hai’. It makes no pretense about merrily lifting the mood à la Dil Chahta Hai
'Tripling'
Comedy
Director: Rajesh Krishnan
Cast: Sumeet Vyas, Maanvi Gagroo, Amol Parashar
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TVF's new series, Tripling, is a crackling idea that bases itself in the belief that ‘Crisis ke waqt family hi kaam aati hai’. It makes no pretense about merrily lifting the mood à la Dil Chahta Hai. I managed to catch its first episode and since the expectations were modest, I wasn’t disappointed. It is standard fare, sticking sincerely to the formula, wooing us with drool-worthy, aerial shots of sun-kissed Rajasthan.
In its 20-minute runtime, you know the three characters are high strung yet vulnerable, fleshed out with immense care
The story traces the journey of three siblings, who avoid calling themselves ‘dysfunctional’, but their bond ain't hunky dory. Eldest brother Chandan (Sumeet Vyas) is everything you expect from first-borns — disciplined and with a plan in mind. The younger one, Chitvan (Amol Parashar), is diametrically opposite-reckless, struggling to make ends meet and living life on the edge. Chandan blames his father's bipolar trait for their disparate personalities; on one hand, daddy knew on Friday what he wanted for lunch on Sunday, but when he took to the road, he followed his heart, taking his family off to unknown destinations, sans bookings.
Bruised and broken by a short-lived marriage, Chandan returns from the US and seeks solace in his family. They are far from being comforting. Chitvan is clueless about the firang bhabhi (whom he considers a cougar). In search of sanity, the men drive down to Jodhpur to meet their sister, Chanchal (Maanvi Gagroo), a desi princess, who is apparently pregnant much to their disbelief.
Director Rajesh Krishnan, thankfully, doesn’t ape the sources of his inspiration. His style is neither reminiscent of Zoya Akhtar’s extravagance nor Farhan Akhtar’s spunk. He finds a middle ground, safely coasting along the semi-novel idea he stumbled upon, highlighting the idiosyncrasies of the messed-up bunch.
In its 20-minute runtime, you know Chanchal, Chandan and Chitvan are high strung yet vulnerable, fleshed out with immense care. The humour is witty and the screenplay crisp. The dialogues are sharp, sometimes even laugh-out-loud.
The affable energy between the actors keeps you invested. Effortlessly light and effectively charming, there is unmistakable genuiness in the story. Parashar is a hoot and in her one-scene appearance, Gaagroo gets your attention. Hope there is enough material to not let this show run out of steam. Sometimes, joy lies in whipping up comfort cinema and this series has all the trappings of it.
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