Theatre review - Jhumkewali: A tender tale of queer romance and first love

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Play name: Jhumkewali
Genre: Comedy, Drama and Romance
Cast: Harshini Misra and Lauren Robinson
Director: Nidhi Krishna and Mekhala
Duration: 1 hour
Language: Hindi, English and Marathi

Rating: 3.5/5

Jhumkewali, written by Ami Bhansali, follows Rekha and Bindu, two college girls who had an accidental encounter over a missing jhumka, which blossoms into an endearing romance against the backdrop of the 1970s in Bombay.
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Lauren Robinson as Rekha and Harshini Misra as Bindu are the soul of the production. The chemistry between the two is effortless, making every conversation, every bit of banter, and every romantic moment feel believable. As their friendship slowly grows into something deeper, the audience is taken along on a journey filled with laughter, awkward moments and butterflies.