Darlings

Plot

Darlings is a dark comedy-drama that explores themes of domestic abuse, resilience, and justice through a satirical lens. The story revolves around Badrunissa "Badru" Shaikh (Alia Bhatt), a spirited young woman married to Hamza Shaikh (Vijay Varma), a volatile and abusive alcoholic. Despite Hamza's violent tendencies, Badru hopes he will change, clinging to her dreams of a happy married life. Badru lives with her mother, Shamshunissa "Shamshu" (Shefali Shah), in a modest Mumbai neighborhood. Shamshu, a feisty and pragmatic woman, has her own bitter experiences with life and encourages her daughter to take charge of her destiny. After enduring relentless physical and emotional abuse, Badru reaches her breaking point when Hamza's behavior becomes unbearable. What follows is an unconventional twist as Badru and Shamshu hatch a daring and darkly humorous plan to confront Hamza and teach him a lesson. Using wit, resourcefulness, and determination, the mother-daughter duo embarks on a journey of vengeance and self-liberation. Blending humor with social commentary, Darlings offers a powerful narrative about reclaiming agency in the face of oppression. The film strikes a balance between laughter and poignancy, leaving viewers with a poignant message of courage and empowerment.

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