‘Tripling 3’: Cast & Crew
Director: Neeraj Udhwani
Cast: Sumeet Vyas, Maanvi Gagroo, Amol Parashar, Shernaz Patel, Kumud Mishra, Kunaal Roy Kapur
Available On: Zee5
Duration: 30-40 Minutes
‘Tripling 3’: Story
People always imagine about having road trips with their friends, but who would imagine having a road trip with their siblings? Well, ‘Tripling’ is all about sibling bonding. Three siblings who are very different from each other and forced to tackle familial issues every season and have to invariably go a road trip with each other. This season they’ve to tackle their parents as they’re the ones wanting a divorce. Will the three siblings be able to stop their parent’s divorce? Will they learn a new lesson from their parents? Will some new family secrets be spilt out? Well, you’ll have to watch ‘Tripling 3’ to find out.
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‘Tripling 3’: Performances
Kumud Mishra is the star performer of this season. While his character was introduced only in season 2, and it was shown also minimally in that season, it’s only in this third season that his character opens up its wings and flies high. Mishra has given a performance which is quirky and at the same time, he delivers serious punches with gusto. Balancing the humour of a newly divorced Tinder-ite with the responsibilities of a father of three grown-up kids was a class act!
Shernaz Patel is a charm to watch. Her flawless dialogue delivery coupled with some smooth dialogue makes you want to watch her character over and over again. Her chemistry with Mishra is also superb.
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Amol Parashar aka Chitvan became famous for his unique antics in ‘Tripling’. Sadly, this season, he doesn’t have too much to do. There is an outburst in the final episode, but there is unfortunately none of that classic Chitvan quirkiness that you would have been expecting.
Kunaal Roy Kapoor is indeed a surprise package this season. He has the least amount of screen time, but he manages to make the most of it. The funny and quirky dialogue along with his expressions makes him a treat to watch. However, without any reason, there is an entire sword-fighting sequence of his, which is totally unnecessary. Seems like it was added just to make sure that Kunaal Roy Kapur gets something worthwhile to show on his portfolio.
Sumeet Vyas also doesn’t have too much screen time this season. He hasn’t kept any of those ‘Baba’ jokes for himself while writing the show. Out of nowhere his ex-wife lands up in the same place, and there is no proper ending or closure to their story in this season – and that is surprising.
Maanvi Gagroo is the only screen grabber among the siblings this season. What Chitvan did in Season 1, Gagroo has done in this season. She owns the screens whenever she is on. From shouting on the phone to trying to convince her parents to arguing with her husband, she is a fireball of emotions, and it’s lovely to watch her perform the character so well.
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‘Tripling 3’: Script, Direction & Technical Aspects
Sumeet Vyas’s writing is the weak point of this season. ‘Tripling’ is always known for its perfect balance of humour and serious topics. However, this season, the initial plot of the show is fantastic, but the writing is too lacklustre. To add to that, the comic punches are really less this season, which makes it too serious, at times.
Neeraj Udhwani’s direction also lacks the punch. It’s quite amateurish, to say the least. The characters are so powerful, and the plot is kick-ass, yet the direction hasn’t managed to make you laugh or get emotional as much as you would have wanted. Comparisons are obviously going to happen when you’re making a third season, and if the season doesn’t live up to the expectations that the first two seasons set, then it’s, sort of, like killing the brand. A lot tighter screenplay with lots more happening would have made this season more fun. The worst is the trek that the entire family goes on. ‘Tripling’ is known for these trips with the family. Whether it’s a road trip or a hiking trip. That hike should have been extended a lot more and many more elements and conversations should have been put into that. It was a missed opportunity, honestly.
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The music was surprisingly very good. Some of the songs which came at the end of the episodes or during the emotional sequences should surely get their own space in a jukebox.
The best part of the show was the cinematography. The hills, the sunsets, the beautiful cliff-side bungalow – everything has been shot with brilliance and makes you want to go and stay at that place right about now.
‘Tripling 3’: Can Kids Watch It?
Yes
Outlook’s Verdict
‘Tripling’ has always been associated with the fun and humour which TVF is always known for. While they’ve been doing a lot of serious content as well, but there has always been a tinge of happy relatable humour underneath all of that. However, this season, that humour was slightly missing. The plot of the story was a killer one, but the writing didn’t manage to capitalise on that. To add to that ‘Tripling’ is associated with trips with family. But in this season, the only trip that the entire family did together was a trek in the mountain, which could have been the highlight of the season, but sadly it wasn’t. However, even with its shortcomings, it's a good family drama that normalises conversations with parents. It's definitely a One Time Watch. I am going with 3 stars.
