Soulmates Review

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  • 3.5/5

Priyanshu in search of a female lead singer Tripti of a rock band called Molten Rock from Shillong happened to meet Anshul, his old school mate in a transport stand at Shillong. Anshul was on her bike ride expedition across NE India. Both of them coincidentally stayed in the same hotel where Priyanshu told her the reason for his visit to Shillong. They visited a cafe the following night in search of the singer from that rock band. But to their bad luck, she was not there. To their inquiry, both of them go to know that the band had got another commitment to follow and would not be performing or will be in the city for a few days. Meanwhile, Anshul seemed to meet one of her cousins who tried to pursue her to go back home.

Each episode reveals as much as it conceals and not in a pretentious way – the conversations seem real and a large part of it has to do with the dialogues. The most beautiful part of the series perhaps is how it gets you hooked to it with just its two protagonists, their life stories and the conversational-style of filmmaking that we don't get to see often in Indian shows and films.

Both Priyanshu and Anshul are in top form as they slip into the world of their namesakes.

It's also interesting to see the protagonists addressing the thoughts, that usually surround the minds of 20 somethings, with just the right words – like the denial of the pain of rejection under the guise of things are not working out or the 'fine line' between impulsive plans and original ones to list a few. The background score, cinematography and the scenic locales of Shillong - all blend well together leaving little to no scope for distraction. Another point that earns Soulmates a brownie point is the length of its episodes which can fit into your schedule

Sure it's seeped in hues of nostalgia but it's all at the moment and that makes Soulmates a refreshing change from the usual run-of-the-mill shows.

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