The first look of Kapil Sharma starrer Zwigato, which has been directed by Nandita Das. While the film’s official trailer has not been launched yet, this first look showed a scene between Kapil and his co-star Shahana Goswami, who plays his wife in the film.
Toronto International Film Festival’s Twitter handle shared the trailer of Zwigato, as the film will premiere in the ‘Contemporary World Cinema’ section at the film Festival this year.
Kapil, who is otherwise known for his comic acting, puts a bold step forward here as he plays a man who is struggling to make ends meet, and is also drowned in patriarchal social norms for he cannot bear the thought that his wife might earn more than him.
Zwigato, presented by Applause Entertainment, features Kapil Sharma as a new food delivery rider, exploring the world of gig economy.
Shahana Goswani plays his wife, a homemaker, who to support his income, starts to work for the very first time. Set in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, the film captures what an ‘ordinary’ family faces in the post-pandemic world.
It is the story of relentless struggle of life, but not without shared moments of joy. It is life like bitter-sweet.
