Trisha and the careless, easygoing Vishal meet at a party and spend a single night together that changes both their lives. Trisha falls pregnant, and her father moves from fury to unexpected delight at the thought of becoming a grandfather. The twist is that Trisha refuses to marry Vishal, even as he insists he wants to marry her.
Trisha On The Rocks is Krishnadev Yagnik trying something the industry rarely attempts, a frank, contemporary romance about a one-night stand and an unplanned pregnancy. Trisha, played by Janki Bodiwala, meets the careless, easygoing Vishal at a party, and a single night changes both their lives. She falls pregnant, her father moves from fury to unexpected delight at the idea of being a grandfather, and the twist is that she refuses to marry Vishal even as he insists that he wants to marry her.
Yagnik, who also debuts as the film's music director, aims for a breezy, modern tone, and Bodiwala is the reason it holds together. Fresh off her acclaimed turn in Vash, she gives Trisha spark and stubbornness, and her scenes with Hiten Kumar as the father carry real warmth. The premise itself is bolder than most Gujarati romances dare to be, putting a woman's choice at the centre rather than treating marriage as the automatic happy ending.
The critical response split from the audience one. Mahpara Kabir of ABP Live gave it three and a half out of five, calling it a modern portrayal of youth culture, and Simran Singh of DNA matched that with praise for the direction, story, music and performances. Paying viewers were cooler, and the film sits at a modest score that suggests the execution did not fully match the concept. The comedy can feel thin, and the third act softens the very independence it sets up. Still, for Bodiwala's performance and for a rare Gujarati rom-com willing to start an honest conversation about modern relationships, Trisha On The Rocks is worth a look.
Verdict
A rare, bold Gujarati rom-com carried by Janki Bodiwala. The idea is braver than the execution, but the conversation it starts is worth having.
What works
- Janki Bodiwala anchors it with spark
- Bold, modern premise for Gujarati cinema
- Warm father-daughter dynamic with Hiten Kumar
- Puts a woman's choice at the centre
What holds it back
- Comedy often feels thin
- Third act softens its own independence
- Execution lags behind the concept
- Muted audience reception
Cast & crew
Writers: Krishnadev Yagnik
Music: Krishnadev Yagnik
Cast: Janki Bodiwala (Trisha), Ravi Gohil (Vishal), Hiten Kumar (Trisha's father)
Producers: Kalpesh K Soni, Krunal Soni
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Frequently asked
Is Trisha On The Rocks worth watching?
A rare, bold Gujarati rom-com carried by Janki Bodiwala. The idea is braver than the execution, but the conversation it starts is worth having. Kevu Che rates it 2.5 out of 5.
What is Trisha On The Rocks about?
Trisha and the careless, easygoing Vishal meet at a party and spend a single night together that changes both their lives. Trisha falls pregnant, and her father moves from fury to unexpected delight at the thought of becoming a grandfather. The twist is that Trisha refuses to marry Vishal, even as he insists he wants to marry her.
What is the IMDb rating of Trisha On The Rocks?
Trisha On The Rocks (2024) holds an IMDb rating of 5.3 out of 10.