BIG GIRLS DON’T CRY STORY: This coming-of-age drama, which is set against the backdrop of a fictionalized all-girls boarding school, centers on a group of teenagers as they navigate life through adventure, misadventure, and self-discovery.
BIG GIRLS DON’T CRY REVIEW: An adventure, mishap, and self-discovery-filled tapestry of teenage life is woven throughout the heart of a fictitious all-girls boarding school. Viewers are invited into a world where love blossoms amid the chaos of adolescence, friendships are forged in the fire of rebellion, and rules are meant to be broken in “Big Girls Don’t Cry (BGDC)”.
Seven unique personalities are introduced to us in the show, all of whom are attempting to make a lasting impression on the campus while navigating the turbulent waters of their senior year. Scholarship student Kavya Yadav (Vidushi) comes into the fight determined to forge her own route. While Leah Joseph, also known as Ludo (Avantika Vandanapu), wants to be the best in sports, Noor Hassan (Afrah Sayed) wants to be the captain of her school. While Dia (Akshita Sood) finds comfort in poetry and defiance, Anandita aka Pluggy (Dalai) dreams of big plans, and Roohi (Aneet Padda) and Jayshree Chhetry aka JC (Tenzin Lhakyila) aim to succeed in the beauty industry.
“BGDC,” a show by Nitya Mehra, provides a glimpse into the lives of these young ladies as they navigate the difficulties of puberty. The story, which is primarily driven by women, tackles themes of independence, friendship, love, and pursuing one’s dreams while creating a realistic picture of the struggles and victories of adolescence.
The show does a good job of bringing back memories of high school, but it struggles to keep the plot consistent. Occasionally, the intricate screenplay loses focus and leaves viewers floating aimlessly amid a sea of friendship and family dynamics. The lead cast, which includes Vidushi as the outsider, Avantika Vandanapu as the girl hiding her identity, Afrah Sayed as the person battling societal expectations, Dalai as the expert in virgin sexting, Akshita Sood as the rebellious girl, and best friends JC and Aneet Padda dealing with their familial issues, all give strong performances that shine through despite the film’s shortcomings.
Although Pooja Bhatt’s character arc could have been more skillfully developed, she gives a strong performance as the school principal. Although Mukul Chadda, Raima Sen, and Zoya Hussain offer capable assistance, their parts seem underutilized in advancing the story.
In conclusion, “BGDC” isn’t quite a compelling series, but it does provide a nostalgic trip down memory lane. Its charming performances and relatable themes might make it worthwhile to watch once, but ultimately, it doesn’t make an impact.
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