Toilet: A Love Story
Toilet: A Love Story

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Toilet: A Love Story

2017
Movie
155 min
Hindi

A woman threatens to leave her husband unless he installs a toilet in their home. To win back her love and respect, he heads out on a journey to fight against the backward society.

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IMDb6.1/10
Google Users78%
Director: Gyanendra Pratap SinghGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

In a rural Indian village, a young man falls in love with a woman from a higher social standing. Their budding romance is complicated by the lack of proper sanitation facilities in the village, forcing them to confront societal norms and the struggle for basic amenities. The film highlights the importance of dignity and health through the lens of love and societal change.

Critical Reception

"Toilet: A Love Story" received a mixed to positive reception, praised for its unique premise, social message, and comedic elements, although some critics found its pacing uneven. It resonated with audiences for its blend of humor and a crucial message about sanitation in India.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its satirical take on social issues and its light-hearted approach.

  • Applauded for bringing attention to the critical need for sanitation facilities in rural India.

  • Some found the plot predictable and the execution occasionally lacked depth.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's blend of comedy and social commentary, particularly its focus on the sanitation issue. Many found it entertaining and thought-provoking, with a positive message.

Fun Fact

The film was inspired by the real-life sanitation issues faced in many parts of rural India and the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Mission) initiative.

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badelf

badelf

We loved Akshay Kumar in "Padman" but this film was just too corny even for me. And I can tell a Dad Joke on occassion, so you can imagine how corny this film is for me to turn it off half-way through.