Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi
2021 · Directed by Seema Pahwa
Original language: Hindi
- drama
- family
- comedy
The story
Ramprasad's entire family gathers under one roof for 13 days after his death, to perform and observe the Hindu traditions and rituals called the tehrvi. During the course, the family’s dynamics, politics, and insecurities come out, and then they realise that the importance of people and things are only evident in retrospect.
What it’s like
Warm, lived-in interiors crowded with relatives: low lamplight at dusk, daylight through old windows, white mourning clothes against faded furniture and kitchen clutter. The camera stays close and unhurried, lingering on faces and small domestic routines like cooking, folding, and sitting on the floor. The sound is mostly voices talking over each other, household noise, and sparse music that never pushes the mood. The vibe is wry, tender, and bittersweet, the kind of gentle family comedy that turns sharp when old resentments surface and then softens again. It suits a slow weekend afternoon, a quiet evening with family, or anyone wanting to feel close to people while they grieve and bicker. Intensity is low: no violence and no gore, just grief, sniping, and awkward silences. The pacing is measured, with scenes that let arguments breathe and then drift into laughter. Its characters move from irritation and rivalry toward a clearer sense of who matters, and it is made for viewers who enjoy character-driven domestic drama, dry humour, and stories about how families love each other badly and well.
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