Family Matters

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Set against the vibrant and corrupt backdrop of present-day Bombay, the story centers on seventy-nine-year-old Nariman Vakeel, who, after breaking an ankle, becomes reliant on his resentful step-children, Coomy and Jal. Their reluctance to care for him reveals tensions within the family, highlighting themes of dependency, familial obligation, and the complexities of aging. Mistry intricately weaves a domestic drama that reflects broader societal issues while exploring the intimate struggles of its characters.