Weekend is here and so is Nandita Das’ ‘Zwigato’ on Prime Video. Ever since the film made its world premiere two years ago and after travelling through multiple film festivals hit the theatres last year, it has been long awaited on digital media.
Now that it is finally here you just cannot miss this heartwarming masterpiece starring Kapil Sharma as a food delivery agent. After losing his job as a floor manager of a factory during the pandemic, he then works as a food delivery rider, grappling with the world of ratings and incentives. To support the income, his homemaker wife begins to explore different work opportunities, with fear but also excitement of a new found independence.
The film is about the relentlessness of life, but not without their shared moments of joy. It captures the lives of invisible ‘ordinary’ people, hidden in plain sight.
‘Zwigato’ has a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and is described as a poignant story with unassuming depth, and equal measures of power and pathos. The film has been widely acclaimed for its brilliant writing, heartfelt storyline, impeccable performances, deft direction and more.
Directed by Nandita Das, ‘Zwigato’ stars Kapil Sharma, Shahana Goswami, Gul Panag, Sayani Gupta, Swanand Kirkire and Tushar Acharya. It is currently streaming on Prime Video and is definitely a must watch film.