Kapil Sharma’s story ‘Zwigato’ is winning praise across the country

We live in a technologically advanced period where we can buy everything we need in a short time with just a few clicks, no matter where we are. However, the real stars here are the delivery staff who work tirelessly day and night to ensure our orders arrive safely and on time.

Nandita Das, the critically acclaimed director, is back with another impactful drama, Zwigato, which chronicles the lives of many such people. Zwigato hit the big screens yesterday and features comedian Kapil Sharma as the lead in a never-before-seen avatar and has been garnering huge praise for its touching story and befitting story. To celebrate the efforts and dedication of the delivery staff, PVR and INOX organized an exclusive screening of Zwigato in Mumbai and Delhi. Kapil Sharma also joined them for the film in Mumbai, making the experience even more special. The film received a huge thumbs-up from real-life broadcasters as it brought their struggles into the public eye without sugarcoating the reality. Many were left speechless by the comedian’s acting skills, praising him for the versatility he showed as Manas, a delivery boy working with a food aggregator and delivery platform called Zwigato. The eventful time ended with the guests clicking pictures with their new idol Kapil Sharma.

Commenting on the overwhelming response received for the film across the country and during the screening, Gautam Dutta, Co-CEO – PVR Ltd said, “I totally agree with the guest and audience review of the film for being impressive in its depiction of the impact of pandemic layoffs on people, especially the middle class and lower middle class. Hats off to Nandita Das for giving us yet another moving and impactful film and to Kapil Sharma for his versatility. We were excited to host a special screening of Zwigato for delivery staff as we believed the film would resonate with them. The response from the guests to the event and the film was quite moving and we are glad that they enjoyed the experience. The film is doing quite well at the box office as per the ticket sales and will do well in the coming weeks judging by the positive response from the audience.”

Zwigato stars Kapil Sharma and Shahana Goswami in lead roles with Tusshar Acharya, Sayani Gupta and many more in supporting roles. The story follows the life of Manas who, after losing his job during the pandemic, is forced to work as a food delivery boy trying to make ends meet in the world of ratings and incentives. His wife Pratima also tries to share the burden by taking up odd jobs. Together, they try to overcome this huge development in their lives and find joy in new experiences. Director Nandita Das has also gone back to her roots, giving us a glimpse of local life in the laid-back city of Bhubaneswar. Zwigato promises to touch the viewer’s hearts with its relatable and refreshing story.