Why film ‘Mrs’ sparks debate on sex expectations between couple in India and Pakistan, read here

Mumbai: The Bollywood film Mrs has become one of the most searched topics on social media and Google in India and Pakistan, resonating deeply with audiences for its portrayal of marriage and gender dynamics in joint families.

While the storyline revolves around familiar themes—burdens of responsibility on married women, shattered pre-marital dreams, and marital struggles—the film presents a stark reality about arranged marriages. Many viewers, particularly women, have found aspects of their own lives reflected in its narrative.

One of the film’s central issues is the emotional disconnect between newlyweds Richa and Diwakar, which becomes apparent from their wedding day.

Diwakar’s affection fades within days, reducing their intimacy to routine physical interactions. Despite being a gynecologist, he fails to understand his wife’s emotional and physical discomfort.

Richa’s struggle becomes more evident when she expresses her frustration, telling her husband she doesn’t want “mechanical sex.”

A pivotal scene highlights this disparity: when Diwakar tries to kiss Richa, she remarks that he “smells,” to which he responds, “You smell like the kitchen, and that’s the sexiest smell in the world.” However, when Richa later seeks affection and foreplay, he taunts her, calling her a “sex expert” and dismissing her desires.

The film’s raw depiction of such relationship struggles has sparked discussions online, with many viewers noting that men often overlook this issue. Many women, like Richa, find themselves avoiding intimacy due to a lack of emotional connection and exhaustion from household responsibilities.

A scene where Richa chooses to sleep on the sofa rather than in her bedroom has particularly resonated with audiences, symbolizing the silent struggles of many women in traditional marriages.