Scam 1992 was the highlight of 2020. The Hansal Mehta show released on SonyLIV on 9th October, bang in the middle of the pandemic. Here was a show that not only engaged and entertained audiences, but also dispelled the gloom for digital audiences when cinemas were shut and the country was in the grip of the Covid 19 pandemic.
Scam 1992 came like a breath of fresh air and swept everything and everyone away. People who had watched Scam 1992 indulged in animated discussions on social media, about the story, the dialogues, the background music and the performances. And all of a sudden, there was cheer all around.
Circa 2021. The situation is grimmer than ever before. Theatres have been shut down down again after briefly opening up in early 2021. OTT platforms are facing a content crunch, which they’re trying to fill in by snapping up regional and Hollywood films to stream on their platforms. The Indian Premier League (IPL) too has folded up midway due to rising Covid cases among players and crew, and audiences have lost their favourite entertainment avenue.
In such a scenario, news that The Family Man 2 is finally about to release on Amazon Prime Video has rejuvenated dejected viewers. They are eagerly waiting for the sequel to the fast-paced, humour-filled, well-written and superbly-enacted spy series to release. In that sense, The Family Man 2 promises to do for 2021 what Scam 1992 did for 2020 – give a source of entertainment to viewers that will cheer them up, spark conversation and be a talking point for days to come.
Yes, The Family Man 2 is definitely that show – the beacon of hope for pandemic-stricken 2021.