Falling in love is the first sign of becoming your person. But all too often, there are one hitch-parents’ anxieties around getting their kids ‘settled’ with the ‘right’ partner. As a result, many couples are separated on lines of class, religion, caste, or more. Watch out for a brand new heartwarming family dramedy on the battle of love vs class bias called ‘Family Aaj Kal’, now streaming on Sony LIV.
Set against the vibrant backdrop of Delhi, this show features a stellar cast with Apoorva Arora as the protagonist, along with Sonali Sachdev, the late Nitesh Pandey, Aakarshan Singh, Prakhar Singh, and Masood Akhtar, who bring to life this light-hearted yet meaningful watch. All 5 episodes are now live, from April 3rd onwards.
Created by Civic Studios, a global media company creating entertainment for social change, written by Manoj Kalwani, and directed by Parikshit Joshi, ‘Family Aaj Kal’ offers a relatable glimpse into the generational differences in a modern, middle-class family around ideas of love, marriage, and an unexpected question when it comes to choosing a life partner- ‘koi kaam chhota nahi hota?’.
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At the heart of this show is Meher, a 26-year-old woman facing a challenge when she decides to make her family meet her new boyfriend, Gaurav, who is a cab driver. With her parents, Faiza and Shekhar Kashyap, being an interfaith couple, Meher expects them to embrace love above all else. Her parents themselves take pride in their liberal outlook and want their kids to have every freedom that they did not enjoy. However, they face a dilemma when they cannot digest Gaurav’s profession.
Their anxious concerns are explored with a quirky twist, with their son Sahir caught between being their partner in crime and his loyalty to his elder sister. Will Meher get them to prioritize her happiness and look past the worries of ‘log kya kahenge’? As the narrative unfolds, Shekhar and Faiza confront their conditioning around class and job status.
Will they embrace their daughter's choice wholeheartedly, give Gaurav a chance for the person he is, and respect his career choice as a cab driver? The journey of Meher, Gaurav and her family is a sweet, wholesome watch on both generations growing together, each taking steps to bridge the gap in their differing opinions, and creating space for acceptance, mutual respect, forgiveness, and ultimately, love.
Family Aaj Kal by Civic Studios is another step by the production house to create entertaining narratives that create meaningful conversations amongst audiences on various levels.
"Family Aaj Kal is a powerful examination of love and acceptance in the face of social prejudices," says Anushka Shah, Producer, of Family Aaj Kal and Founder, of Civic Studios. "Through Meher's journey, we aim to challenge traditional notions and encourage viewers to reflect on their own beliefs and biases," she added.
“With Family Aaj Kal, we tried to bring to life the conflicts around a choice of partner we see in our homes; the rhythmic chaos that follows and the (unintentionally) humorous arguments, antics; drama of families it brings in. The intent was to portray that generational clashes do come out of ideological differences but also (in this case) out of deep underlying love" remarks Parikshit Joshi, Director of the series.
"It's a fun, sometimes emotional and relatable watch that makes us question our ideas about class, but would also leave you missing your loved ones," Parikshit Joshi added.
"Family Aaj Kal is more than just a show, it's a reflection of our modern times with constant, everyday tussles between parents and kids, and how we can learn from each other to grow as individuals. I'am eager for the audience to get to know Meher and her flawed but lovable family, and find themselves in our characters," says Apoorva Arora, actor.
Family Aaj Kal invites viewers to embark on a heartwarming journey filled with laughs, quirks, and a whole lot of love!
(Note: This article is written by the Brand Desk.)