Gone Kesh (2019)

Gone Kesh: Directed by Qasim Khallow. With Shweta Tripathi, Alisha, Deepika Amin, Malvika Bajaj. Enakshi is diagnosed with Alopecia, where she begins to lose hair from her scalp. Although she finds her temporary fix to this, it begins to steal previous years of her youth and takes her life by a storm. Will she be able to find a cure?

“Diagnosed with alopecia at 15, Siliguri girl Enakshi Dasguptau0026#39;s (Shweta Tripathi) biggest fear is losing her hair. Her self esteem and confidence takes a beating as her visible bald patches start drawing unnecessary attention at school. Her hair loss becomes a subject of concern for her parents and mockery for classmates. Enakshiu0026#39;s rare condition not only hampers her peace of mind but also supposedly sabotages her marriage prospects.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eMost girls often grow up on Disney fairytales, romantic movies and Barbies – all of which define womenu0026#39;s beauty in a certain way. Fair and flawless skin, slender waist, long legs, petite frame and gorgeous hair. Even actresses who donu0026#39;t meet this checklist, arenu0026#39;t really in the u0026#39;mainstreamu0026#39;. Those who do, are worshipped and desired.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eOur race to fit in begins right from our childhood. The society sets unrealistic standards of beauty and women must live upto those expectations. If you donu0026#39;t, you are considered unworthy of success, love or marriage. Enakshiu0026#39;s hair-loss sucks the happiness out of her life.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eHer simple parents are willing to do anything for her hair regrowth treatment and a guy quietly nurses feelings for her. But can Enakshi free herself from wallowing in self pity?u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eQasim Khallowu0026#39;s film is a heartwarming tale of conquering fear, crushing societal standards of beauty and exploring the parent-child bond. The film is most relatable for women, who are conditioned to believe that they ought to be perfect if they wish to u0026#39;bag a good husbandu0026#39;.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eGone Kesh primarily works owing to its great casting. Shweta Tripathi portrays the trauma of her condition in the most real, understated manner.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eVipin Sharma and Deepika Amin are every bit the loving and supportive parents who sacrifice their own needs and wishes for their child. They believe in their daughter when she herself gives up. Jitendra Kumar is perfect as the shy love interest, who loves Enakshi just the way she is. A scene where he happens ho see her without her wig plays out brilliantly.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eDespite the filmu0026#39;s slow pace, this oneu0026#39;s a winner – hair or no hair. It also reminds you that good people end up with good people, always.”