Defending the climax of Nani and Mrunal-starrer ‘Hi Nanna’

Ever since Nani-starrer ‘Hi Nanna’ released, a few of my friends and family members debated about how the climax is not justified. However, I think ‘Hi Nanna’ is a perfect example of how a happy ending doesn’t necessarily has to be a happy ending for the audience. The climax of the film is a happy ending for the characters of the film. If you think about it, Yashna (Mrunal Thakur’s character) had a rebirth after her accident. Her mother kept referring to her survival as the second chance at life. So, why the hell would Nani’s character Viraj ruin it for Yashna when she said ‘I wish I was the one to meet you in Connor, I wish I was the one married to you, I wish Mahi was born to me’, which was totally opposite to what she felt before the accident. She had second chance at love but she fell for Viraj only. Viraj wanted to move away but Yashna chose to draw herself closer to Mahi and him. So, the climax was all about Viraj’s true love winning. 


When Yashna’s father says that Viraj likes Yashna a little more than Mahi, Viraj shows it through his action throughout the film. Knowing the truth that Yashna is Varsha would have only broken her, something that even Mahi understood when she got to know the truth. So, Viraj chose to keep that information away from her because knowing the truth would make Yashna judge herself, blame herself for how Viraj led a single life, struggled with Mahi’s health all alone for past six years. As per her personality established in the first half of the film, she would’ve only suffered. So, it was a fresh start for all three of them, especially the two people involved.


Personally, I loved the film. Mrunal is brilliant. Nani’s choices are only evolving with time. The kid is the highlight of the film for sure. She is a damn good find. If you haven’t watched it yet, please do watch it. 


PS: Pluto was amazing too <3

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