Mixed Doubles

Starring: Ranvir Shorey, Konkona Sen Sharma, Rajat Kapoor, Koel Purie, Saurabh Shukla, Vinay Pathak, Divya Jagdale, and Naseeruddin Shah
Director: Rajat Kapoor
Genre: Comedy
When the happily married Sunil (Ranvir Shorey) and Malti (Konkona Sen Sharma) find the passion in their relationship dwindling, Sunil comes up with an idea to bring back a spark: wife swapping. The traditional Malti is appalled by the suggestion at first, but is eventually tricked into participating. This is the story of their relationship and what happens when they begin “mixing doubles.”
“Mixed Doubles “is a departure from the traditional Bollywood romance. While most films we have watched end in a wedding, “Mixed Doubles” explores what comes next. The audience watches Malti wash dishes, and senses Sunil’s boredom. Although it is a Bollywood comedy, “Mixed Doubles” is fairly realistic and does not have the fantastical nature present in other Bollywood films and has a pacing similar to Raincoat.
“Mixed Doubles” was released in 2006 and certainly has a modern flair. This makes it watchable and its humor relatable. It also challenges some of what we’ve read about sexuality in Bollywood films and plays with traditional sexual norms.
All in all “Mixed Doubles” is fun, funny, and worth watching. -Rebecca Sivitz