B 32 Muthal 44 Vare review: A daring take on gender politics

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By Arjun Ramachandran

20/03/2023

Director Shruti Sharanyam’s B 32 Muthal 44 Vare (Bust 32” to 44”) showcases the issues faced by six women living in Kochi.

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It is vocal about several issues like gender discrimination and problems faced by the queer community which are deeply rooted in our cultures and society.

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Shruthi Sharanyam, who is also the scriptwriter, establishes a connection among all the women.

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The women are the soul of B 32 Muthal 44 Vare. Anarkali Marikar plays Ziya, a transman, who is facing an identity crisis and finds solace in his work. 

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Jaya (Ashwathy), a domestic help, transforms into a model for lingerie products to make a living after her husband meets with an accident.

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Rachel (Krisha Kurup), an aspiring actress, is sexually assaulted by a film director. She stands up for herself even when her boyfriend doesn’t support her.

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Nidhi (Raina Radhakrishnan), a teen, is a mother of a baby. Her parents are reluctant to accept the fact that their daughter is a mother and give her nightmares.

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The love between Ziya and Iman is a daring one at a time when the Union government told the Supreme Court that same-sex marriage is against Indian culture.

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B 32 Muthal 44 Vare is a technically sound film that captures the visual beauty of Kochi. Cinematographer Sudeep Elamon deserves appreciation.

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