Having watched tons of Indian movies and series, after a while, you get the formulae - lots of color, always drama about personal relationships and marriage, pestering parents, quick cuts, keep it moving and keep it sentimental. The good news is that Masaba, and mom, are worth watching through the first two episodes. Mom has the acting chops, her daughter is getting there, though in the first episode when breaking up with her hubby, her emotional response is somewhere between losing her cat and profound annoyance. As usual with Indian series, its hard to tell if they are exploiting stereotypes, confirming them, or shedding new light on them. Masaba's work in the fashion industry in real life lends undeniable cred to those scenes, though again the character choices for some of the characters leads more to confirming stereotype. The "crowd" scenes for the big fashion awards and other scenes seem underpopulated, though the fashion boat scene is pretty funny. But still, if you have watched other fashion movies, there is no new ground being broken here, with not much insight into deeper issues in the two women's lives. I would sum this up as a watchable vanity project, though it does get rather cloying at times.
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pereubu20001 September 2020
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madhukar3029 August 2020"Masaba Masaba" tries to do a lot of things in the very first episode and fails completely, it seemed that things were pretty rushed up as there was no bonding among the actors. But thankfully things start to fall together from the second episode onwards, and by the final episode Masaba Masaba has enough material to put a smile on you face, nothing exceptional in the series but a nice way to kill some time.
As a typical chick flick the web series contains tit bits on relationships, Gossip, fashion, men, work pressure, humour etc. What sets Masaba Masaba apart from other chick flicks is that, the protagonist's relationship with her mother. Acting in this web series is mostly rudimentary but pretty decent. Cameos from guest actors in each episodes were a surprise.
Technically, Cinematography was well handled. Screenplay contained all that was necessary for a chick flick. Being a fashionista herself, Masaba Masaba had some excellent costumes. Production design was par too. Editing ended to be a strong suite in Masaba Masaba, with a run time of little over 3 hours.
Overall Masaba Masaba will not set the screen on fire, but will not disappoint you either. The screenplay laced with humour helps, along with a short run time, the web series will be over before we get the hang of it. A must watch for millennials, and good way to pass a perfect evening for others. It's definitely above average. -
ruchi_dubey29 August 2020I enjoyed binge watching this series last night .if you like chick flicks you can give it a try..
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SinhaSomesh30 August 2020#FinalVerdict
Watch Masaba Masaba - a genre-bending series on Netflix India - for director Sonam Nair's striking direction, for Masaba Gupta & Neena Gupta's superlative performances and for its inspiring and enlightening plot!
Films/web series are nothing but reel representations of the real-life. Director Sonam Nair has carved a niche for herself in making realistic yet commercial cinema (Gippi, Khujli). Her penchant for realistic storyline continues with Masaba Masaba. Although Masaba Masaba is a fictional version of events, Sonam Nair along with co-writers Nandini Gupta, Anupama Ramachandran & Punya Arora highlights Masaba Gupta's life after the exposure to fame and success by keeping the narrative engaging throughout. There are many occasions wherein director Sonam Nair could have just lost control and gone over the top but she restrained the storyline convincingly. Kudos to her for coming up with a series that enlightens, motivates and entertains you!
Director Sonam Nair brings alive everything you've read in newspapers or watched on TV as an outsider, to the celluloid. And that works and how! But let's not give the subject material all importance, for Sonam Nair's handling of the subject is exemplary.
But there's a hitch which tones down the impact to some extent. Masaba Masaba starts meandering in the middle and the drama seems forced. But the series gathers steam during the closing stages, with Sonam Nair handling the culmination with adroitness.
The DoP (Aditya Kapur) captures the varied emotions and the glam quotient with dexterity. Eka Lakhani's styling is striking. Panchami Ghavri's casting is spot-on. Shruti Bora's editing and Anasuya Sengupta's production design are perfect.
Masaba Masaba is debutante Masaba Gupta's show all the way. Every emotion, every sentiment is projected with sheer brilliancy. Neena Gupta is incredible. She arrests the viewer's attention whenever she appears on the screen. Neil Bhoopalam leaves a solid impression. The other characters get less screen space, but they are clearly etched nonetheless. Satyadeep Misra, Smaran Sahu, Rytasha Rathore, Sunita Rajwar, Suchitra Pillai and Harpreet Vir Singh are praiseworthy. Nayan Shukla is incredible. Way to go!
To sum up, Masaba Masaba's subject - the behind the scenes working and drama of the fashion industry - is its USP. Watch it for its wholesome entertainment value and the efforts of the complete cast & crew! Netflix India and producer Viniyard Films have a winner on hands! -
lediscipledessocrates20 September 2020One thing that is good about the show, are the great performances by both Neena and Masaba Gupta. At the same time the rest of the case, doesn't do half bad a job.
The writing while not out of this world, does deliver some serious punches in a few episodes and weaves funny moments. The same goes for dialogues.
At times, it seems, the story is hell bent upon running itself down, but somehow manages to evade collision and chugs along.
The season only had six episodes. The plot , one feels could have allowed a longer season . But then again, the directors managed to keep up the tempo through the season, no matter how short it was. This is a good thing.
I would definitely watch the second season, if one is in the making. -
I wasn't expecting much from the show but at the same time was also a lil excited as it had a very different and fresh flavor. And hey, I was pleasantly surprised by the fabulous and smooth acting skills of Masaba. I love the fact that the theme is not really about Masaba as a designer, but Masaba as a person. The storyline is seamlessly tied and would keep you engaged throughout. Great binge-watch & and a very nice potrayal of a brave, Independent woman!
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maanikroda31 August 2020Masaba Masaba isn't a biopic of the person it is centered on. Much like Masaba Gupta and her mother Neena Gupta's colourful life, it's a fictional and playful account of a part of their lives.
Masaba Gupta and Neena Gupta play themselves. Masaba plays herself with confidence, as if she's acting since a long time. She looks stunning. As expected, Neena Gupta steals the show. She plays herself with zest and in a natural manner. It's refreshing to see real life mother-daughter together on screen in a version of themselves and their lives.
The show is enjoyable, but again it has its amount of cringe worthy moments, which come from the cameo scenes of Kiara Advani, Farah Khan and Mithila Parker.
It's a clichéd show and gives a "been there done that" look into Masaba's life who manages herself, from a divorce to a ship show which turned into a complete mess, until rising again in the end. Some of the scenes show herself as a child, it depicts that she's quite the child now also, and wants to view life in that way. But none of the aspects truly appeal.
Writer director Sonam Nair's true merit lies in showing the aspect of Neena Gupta getting work again, which in real life, work started coming to her after she posted on Instagram asking for work, the show shows that aspect and also portrays her first day shooting for a film in which her character gets pregnant in the old age. We do all know it's "Badhaai Ho", and Gajraj Rao (who co-starred in Badhaai Ho) appears in a cameo in that scene.
The show is able to depict how disturbing media and social media is. But let's face it, to make everything enjoyable, the show didn't really present Masaba's life in a realistic manner.
It's one of the better shows from Netflix India and I'd recommend to watch this series for Neena Gupta, who proves that age is just a number. She and her daughter, Masaba are bold, likeable, zesty and even though the show is just about ordinary, it's watchable for these two wonderful ladies! -
robinhio84_30 August 2020Just before I dive in. I'm a indian-dutch guy born and raised in Europe. When I normally think about Indian series from back in the day. Things like washing a laptop or placing an empty cooker (without chane) on the gas come first time mind.all these over tge top scenes or cringe humor things comes up sometimes almost childish.
Masaba Masaba is none of that. The series (though dramatized), has REAL people, with real problems that do have sex. It speaks so much to what some Indians (in bigger cities) actually go through, instead of the fantasy world that we see in for example Kjo's movies. Aside from that the lead actress is a brown girl with curly hair. Not another model with little acting talent (I coukd list a couple of them). On top of that there is Neena Gupta who imo belong in the list of actresses like Rekha, Dimple, Shabana and probably Smita.
Verg refreshing and good vibes.
Been waiting a long time for a series like this. It's groundbreaking and is most like the gateway to more real series to come! -
singhanjali-130456 September 2020Reality is better depicted in the series hence u would like the few twist n turns . Acting good . You can definately fast forward and warg the series
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qui_j29 August 2020This is yet another example of the newer type of series coming from India. Tries to show the modern side of Mumbai life at all levels. The series itself is very predictable, with lots of terrible and amateurish acting. It's entertaining if you don't expect too much!
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reviewerrana30 August 2020Description : Real life mom-daughter duo Neena and Masaba Gupta play versions of themselves in this playful, fictional peek into their lives in fashion and film.
Review : What a great binge watch it is, I enjoyed every mili second of it. It is a cocktail of emotions ,humours and reality. Series has been made bang on. Not for a second you would want to move your eyes away from screen. All the characters were flawless. It is a definite watch. -
debojyotichakraborty-2411628 August 2020This is a perfect series for those who like to be alone or want to be alone.This serise is absolutely inspiring for any single person living on his or her own terms.Mother and daughter have the same life,To be alone, to fight alone.
Masaba's acting turned out a lot,I hope she will be seen in more performances in the future. -
luvkets28 August 2020Had high hopes and was waiting for the show. Sadly failed in getting interesting and didn't even know if there was storyline.. Very very average. Shocked seeing imdb rating 7.5! If you have free time only then watch
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Dira123431 July 2022Watch the show for what it is.. Fun.. Guilty pleasure.. Pleasing to the eyes.. You will have good time.. Totally bingable. Finally something which is fun but won't bore you to death!
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kmonisha-1684516 September 2020It's an easy going light hearted show that fictionalized the life of two real life characters. I really liked the show. Loved the character of masaba and her little self was awww. Overall, don't watch it as a serious watch. Watch it when you want to watch something light-hearted but something that will hook you. I finished all episodes at one go
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khushboonirwan30 August 2020Now what I can tell from this series is Masaba has one constant facial expression on her face frustrated.. Her best friend Gia dosnt have communication skills, as she is mixing up hindi English all the time.. Quite fake.. Its an average.. Series, watch it for Nina ji and maid.:)))
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qualitycontentmatters30 August 2020Such an excellent series! The acting, writing, everything is so well done.
Don't trust the low rating (and the "chick flick" tag 🙄). The quality and content is on par with some of the best international Netflix shows, while also speaking to an urban Indian audience.
You need to be able to appreciate nuances and a natural acting style to enjoy it. -
shovonbhattacharjee11 October 2020After I watched the the whole season I enjoy a lot and the last episode song is just amazing
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meraki-3129028 August 2020Welcome Masaba to Bollywood Great acting
Duo mom& daughter is very entertaining She is a well known fashion designer but unfortunately very good actor better then top actress in Bollywood. -
sanjubhat31 August 2020#sanjuzzreviews Based on the life of one of India's most famous fashion designers ,Masaba Gupta , this series is a scripted version of her life portrayed in a humous and satirical manner. It focuses on her struggles as a strong and independent woman who juggles with issues with her career, relationships, insecurities & yet emerging a winner eventually. Masaba surprisingly is a very good actress and protrays herself very well. Her relationship with her mother, the legendary Neena Gupta is heartwarming and very realistically portrayed. Verdict: Casting, acting and script are all in the right place. This mini series consisting of 6 episodes,each of 30 mins is a very good binge watch option. Women go for it .. and men , watch it with your wives or girlfriends...They'll like it 😉 !! Adios !!
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ashishcristiano29 July 2022Another show to "give" some work to "star kids" who are good for nothing. This is an absolute time waste, torturous, annoying and cringy series...no wonder Netflix is in loss because they waste so much of time and resources on these abysmal shows.
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drsaiftaji30 August 2020AFTER A LONG TIME SUCH A GREAT SHOW WHICH IS FUNNY, GRIPPING, REFRESHING AND REALIATIC WITH GREAT WRITING, AWESOMW SCREENPLAY AND A GREAT DIRECTION. PERFORMANCES ARE TREAT TO WATCH , MASABA DOESNT LOOK A DEBUTANT. AFTER A LONG TIME A GOOD AHOW ON NETFLIX WHICH IS NOT A THRILLER. SPECIAL MENTION TO THE BACKGROUND SCORE.
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sweetpari-891094 September 2020I wish I could watch more episodes.. Masaba is so great in acting. Love to see more..
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pritiadhikari8 August 2022The first season had made me hopeful about this show! I was looking at Masaba Gupta in a respectable light But the second season is so bad and she is really disappointing. Just one loose, pretentious script dragging to finish a season!
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radhikaep2 September 2020If you want something not to think too much but lighthearted and binge away this one is for you. It's entertaining and casual. Since each episode is aroujd 30 minutes you can finish the season in no time.