The fifth episode of Made in Heaven Season 2 has caught a lot of attention, even from Prakash Ambedkar, Dalit activist and grandson of BR Ambedkar.He praised the episode directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, where Radhika Apte portrays a Dalit bride named Pallavi.
Prakash Ambedkar shared his thoughts on Twitter, posting screenshots from the episode.One screenshot features Radhika Apte’s character saying, “Everything is about the politics.” Another screenshot shows a Buddha portrait and a BR Ambedkar portrait from the Buddhist wedding in the episode.
In his tweet, Prakash praised the defiance and resistance of the Dalit character Pallavi.
He encouraged Dalit individuals to assert their identity for political prominence, just like Pallavi does in the episode.
Neeraj Ghaywan, the director of the episode, responded to Prakash’s compliment with gratitude and retweeted the message.He had previously depicted Dalit characters in his film “Masaan” and a short film for Netflix’s “Ajeeb Daastaans.”
The episode centers around a Buddhist wedding, which has generated a lot of excitement online.In the episode titled “The Heart Skipped a Beat,” Pallavi Menke, an Ivy League lawyer and author, decides on an inter-caste marriage.Pallavi, who is vocal about her caste identity and desires equality, suggests having a Dalit-Buddhist wedding.
“Made in Heaven” Season 2, created by Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti, can be streamed on Prime Video India.The show explores various aspects of modern Indian society through its characters and storylines.
Furthermore, Radhika Apte’s journey in Telugu cinema has been notable.Her performances in films like “Legend” and “Rakta Charitra” showcased her versatile acting skills.Despite not being fluent in Telugu, she garnered appreciation for her dedication to her roles and her ability to connect with the audience through her emotive performances.
