Play name: JhumkewaliGenre: Comedy, Drama and RomanceCast: Harshini Misra and Lauren RobinsonDirector: Nidhi Krishna and MekhalaDuration: 1 hourLanguage: Hindi, English and MarathiRating: 3.5/5Jhumkewali, written by Ami Bhansali, follows Rekha and Bindu, two college girls who had an accidental encounter over a missing jhumka, which blossoms into an endearing romance against the backdrop of the 1970s in Bombay.Lauren Robinson as Rekha and Harshini Misra as Bindu are the soul of the production. The chemistry between the two is effortless, making every conversation, every bit of banter, and every romantic moment feel believable. As their friendship slowly grows into something deeper, the audience is taken along on a journey filled with laughter, awkward moments and butterflies.The play wastes no time in making a statement. It opens with Bindu hurriedly draping a sari over her shirt and trousers, immediately questioning how society expects women to present themselves rather than simply being. While Jhumkewali touches upon several social realities of 1970s Bombay, it never loses its lightness and humour.Jhumkewali celebrates love in its simplest form while reminding audiences that first love, regardless of time or gender, is always filled with excitement, uncertainty and pure joy.Should you watch it?Watch it for its adorable blossoming romance, delightful humour and two exceptional performances.
