Cast: Nimrat Kaur, Radhika Madan, Bhagyashree, Subodh Bhave, Soham Majumdar, Chinmay Mandlekar, Shruti Vyas, Sumeet Vyas, Sneha Raikar, Ashutosh Gaikwad, Rashmi Agdekar, Kiran Karmarkar
“Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video” delves into the life of Sajini Shinde (Radhika Madan), a young physics teacher whose world crumbles when an explicit video of her dancing is leaked online. The film explores the events leading up to and following this fateful day, addressing relevant themes of privacy invasion, cyberbullying, and societal judgments.
Directed by Mikhil Musale with a screenplay by Parinda Joshi, the film handles a sensitive and contemporary topic with sincerity. It sheds light on the helplessness and despair individuals experience when their private lives become fodder for public scrutiny, especially in the age of social media. The narrative emphasizes the importance of fact-checking, refraining from passing judgments, and avoiding mindless gossip that can ruin lives.
While the film effectively portrays the consequences of a viral video on an individual’s life, it occasionally leans on heavy and feminist dialogues that, after a point, lose impact and feel forced. Lines like “Ye aurat ko hi humesha kyu justify karna padhta hai? (why do women always have to justify?)” appear randomly in scenes and contribute less to the overall impact.
Radhika Madan delivers a convincing performance as Sajini, portraying the character of an endearing girl next door who faces the harsh realities of public judgment. Nimrat Kaur, in the role of Investigator Bela, steals the show with her portrayal of a diligent and no-nonsense officer. The supporting cast, including Soham Majumdar, Bhagyashree, Sumeet Vyas, and Subodh Bhave, contribute effectively to the narrative.
Mikhil Musale successfully builds tension and suspense regarding Sajini’s whereabouts throughout the film. However, the climax’s big reveal is somewhat underwhelming, leaving room for improvement in the screenplay and writing. While the film has moments of thrill and unpredictability, a tighter execution could have enhanced its impact.
“Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video” sparks a relevant dialogue on privacy invasion and its repercussions, presenting an interesting premise. With a more refined execution, the film could have resonated more strongly with the audience, creating a lasting impact akin to a trending viral video.
