Two Sisters and a Husband
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| Directed by | Shlok Sharma |
| Written by | Shlok Sharma Shilpa Srivastava |
| Produced by | Shlok Sharma Navin Shetty Arun Kumar |
| Starring | Dinker Sharma Avani Rai Manya Grover Himanshu Kohli |
| Cinematography | Satya Rai Nagpaul |
| Music by | Prateek Nandan |
Production company | Fundamental Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 104 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Two Sisters and a Husband is a 2022 Indian Hindi-language drama film written and directed by Shlok Sharma. It premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City in June 2022, where it was featured in the International Narrative Competition section. Set in a remote Himalayan town, the film depicts the interpersonal complexities that emerge between a man and two sisters following an elopement.
Plot
[edit]The film follows Rajat, a hotel employee who elopes with Amrita, leaving behind their families. The couple settles in a remote Himalayan town and is soon joined by Amrita’s younger sister, Tara. Under pressure from Rajat's father, he enters into a marriage with Tara, despite his unresolved emotional connection with Amrita. The resulting arrangement leads to ongoing tension and conflict among the three.[1]
As the story progresses, Rajat engages in additional relationships outside the household, including with a guest at the hotel where he works. His employer, Bhed Singh, is portrayed as abusive and controlling, both emotionally and physically, toward his staff. Rajat’s strained relationship with his father—who refuses to support his decision to marry Amrita—further contributes to his emotional instability. The film includes depictions of conflict, emotional distress, and self-harm among its central characters.[2]
Cast
[edit]- Dinker Sharma as Rajat, a hotel employee
- Avani Rai as Tara, Amrita's younger sister
- Manya Grover as Amrita
- Himansh Kohli as Bhed Singh, Rajat’s employer and a former royal
- Ashok Pathak as hotel staff member
Production
[edit]The film was produced by Fundamental Pictures and co-written by Sharma and Shilpa Srivastava. It was filmed in Himachal Pradesh using a small production crew, with natural lighting and handheld cinematography. Photographer Avani Rai, daughter of documentary filmmaker Raghu Rai, made her acting debut in the film.[3][4]
Release
[edit]Two Sisters and a Husband premiered at the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival, where it was included in the International Narrative Competition. It was one of the few Indian films featured at the festival that year. The film was subsequently screened at various international film festivals but did not have a wide theatrical release in India.[5][6]
Reception
[edit]The film received generally positive reviews from critics. Film Companion described it as "a brooding exploration of moral ambiguity and emotional entrapment." The Hindu highlighted the film's setting and performances, noting the director’s restrained approach to building tension.[7]
External links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Shlok Sharma's Two Sisters and a Husband at Tribeca Film Fest". Firstpost. 2022-05-05. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
- ^ Desk, NH Web (2022-06-18). "Shlok Sharma's 'Two sisters and a Husband's team shines on Red Carpet of Tribeca Film Festival". National Herald. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Shlok Sharma's 'Two Sisters and a Husband' to have world premiere at Tribeca Film Festival". The Times of India. 2022-04-20. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
- ^ "Two Sisters And A Husband | 2022 Tribeca Festival". Tribeca. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
- ^ "Shlok Sharma's Two Sisters and a Husband to premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival | Filmfare.com". www.filmfare.com. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
- ^ Kumar, Karthik (4 May 2022). "Shlok Sharma: A film's acceptance is the fuel to keep fire in filmmaker burning". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
- ^ Chadha, Anjani (2022-06-30). "'Two Sisters and a Husband': Navigating the nuances of relationships". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-06-21.