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Mrs. Richu (Richa) is the main character in this movie. She got married like an average Indian girl and did her best to adjust to the situation post-marriage. As the saying goes, “expectations hurt,” and by the end of the day, when she felt threatened in terms of her identity, she left the house. She proved that she is like a prime number; prime numbers are the people who don’t need a good luck charm because they are enough for themselves. In the movie, she tried multiple times to take a stand, but she felt unheard and undervalued. She took the big step and opted to follow her passion instead of being an ideal housewife to fit in with society. Her expressions were louder than her dialogues; she did justice to her role. The way she portrayed herself, from a bubbly, charming girl to a deeply sad person searching for her identity, is truly remarkable by Sanya Malhotra.

The movie is an inspiring story for every married girl. We are all told to be nice, kind, and compassionate towards our families because feminine energy is all about nurturing. But no one talks about the limits: when to stop giving too much, where to set the boundaries, and how to avoid indulging in unhealthy situations that don’t add value to someone’s life. People love to blame, and most of the time, they start saying, “Your generation is too much,” but there are a few people who actually want to understand the story behind the broken and empty generation. There are multiple stories on the internet about how people are mentally abusing one another in the name of relationships, multiple suicides that are never reported, and many people have chosen to suffer in silence. The younger generation looks up to their parents and chooses to live freely. The perception that was sold out in the market is that commitments might drag you into troubles, and it’s easier to be defensive rather than taking risks and experiencing more trauma.

Now, it is high time to learn how to set healthy boundaries and teach young people how to deal with trauma and overcome their fears in order to pursue a healthy and happy life. We need to start with open communication. We all need to accept and understand that human emotions need validation because humans are social animals. Here, I am not denying the role of technology in human life. It is supposed to facilitate human life, saving time so that people can invest more time with their loved ones. However, the way we are using technology to hide from unfavorable situations is problematic. The “run-away” attitude leads a person nowhere. The spike in depression cases and the increase in crimes are a result of a weak communication system. At the same time, we need to protect young minds from the commercialized approach of social media. Recently, I saw a marketing campaign from a well-known brand in DU. They were promoting campaigns with the quotes: “Pick one if your roommate is double dating,” and “Pick one if you have a crush on your roommate’s partner.” While this might sound normal, the awakening call is that we should not normalize the slow murder of moral values.