I wish the scenes showing Vitthal at the card table were reduced. After a point, they look like spacefillers meant to keep the episodes stretched out to a playing-time of 30 minutes per episode. The crux core and heart of the series is contained in Episode 4 where after winning a bonanza for his dear sister’s marriage, Vittthal must take a very tough moral decision.
It’s to the actor Pratik Gandhi’s credit that he is so closely attuned to his character’s heartbeat. Full marks to all the actors, even those playing minor roles of Vitthal’s card buddies, for keeping the faith alive till the final episode.
Watch this engaging though uneven series for Pratik Gandhi’s performance as well the other actors who surrender to the plot without a jot of misgiving. It is a humane and heartwarming story with enough fuel to keep the momentum going.
Directed by Abhishek Jain, Vitthal Teedi gets 3 stars!
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