Fussclass Dabhade Movie Review : A story of relationships, communication, trust and learning

Review: Some films entertain you, make you laugh and, at the same time, also get you thinking. But they struggle to find the right words to do this. Fussclass Dabhade is one such film that tries to say a lot without saying much. The film revolves around the Dabhade family and a wedding that’s set to take place in the family. Through the film, director-writer Hemant Dhome delves into the sentiment of a family, the highs and lows associated with it and tries to establish a balance between old customs and modern approaches. While doing so, he succeeds in igniting a spark of discussion on similar topics amid families of viewers.

Marriage in our country is not just about two people, but about the entire family. And what better occasion than the wedding of Prashant (Amey Wagh), to bring the Dabhade family together under a roof again? As the issues and secrets of the Dabhade family unravel, so do the various relationships. Though Fussclass Dabhade tried to address concerns like IVF, lack of communication, responsibilities etc, it does so in a very indirect and subtle way, as opposed to films that address these issues in a more direct language. This may strike a chord with the masses but whether it will appeal to a younger audience remains to be seen.

The first 30-40 mins of the film are very colourful, happy, energetic and even chaotic to an extent, complete with songs and good production value. The yellow colour scheme in place to establish these aspects gradually changes as Fussclass Dabhade takes a more serious turn. In the second half of the film, the natural tone becomes more dominant, reflecting the reality of life. This change connects the audience to the stories and relationships. Even the costumes of the characters reflect this quality.

In the acting department, Kshitee Jog and Nivedita Saraf stand out with their emotional and touching roles, while Usha Nadkarni adds some comic relief with her timing. In the role of Kiran, Siddharth Chandekar portrays restraint and thoughtful acting, while Amey Wagh as Prashant not only makes the viewers laugh but also presents a strong emotional side of his character through his dialogue and body language. Rajan Bhise, Rajasi Bhave and Harish Dudhade are the other actors whose performances stay with you.

Even though Hemant Dhome has chosen the subject in the case, his layout feels shy in some places. This movie is not just about the family's relationships, but the interaction between the relationships, the faith, and the wisdom of a nice confusion.

To sum it up, although the director has a good screenplay at hand, the execution falls shy of doing justice to the story. Fussclass Dabhade is not a story of relationships, but of the communication, trust and the learning one gets from a chaotic experience.