‘Peepli Live’ Director Anusha Rizvi Returns With Family Comedy ‘The Great Shamsuddin Family’ for JioHotstar (EXCLUSIVE)

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• As the protagonist navigates interfaith complexities, generational conflicts and family expectations, she faces a choice between pursuing international career opportunities or remaining with her family.
• Popular on Variety “At its core, the film isn’t just about interruptions; it’s about how family even at its most exasperating shapes us in ways we can’t escape,” Rizvi said.
• “Through Bani’s day of glorious madness, I hope audiences recognize glimpses of their own mothers, aunts, siblings, and that one relative who always shows up at the wrong moment but with the right heart.” Kamra described her character as the quintessential eldest daughter in a middle-income family who prioritizes others’ needs over her own ambitions.
• “She’s quietly dependable, endlessly responsible, and always putting herself last, even when all she wants is a single day to focus on her own future,” the actor said.