''Double XL'' is a 2022 Indian

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-language

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directed by Satramm Ramani, starring

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, Huma Qureshi, Zaheer Iqbal and

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in lead roles. The story revolves around two plus size women, one from the heartland of

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and one from urban

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, who discover themselves as they navigate life, celebrate female friendship and embrace

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, breaking the myth that beauty corresponds to size. ''Double XL'' was released on November 4, 2022. It received negative reviews from critics.

Cast

as Saira Khanna * Huma Qureshi as Rajshri Trivedi * Zaheer Iqbal as Zorawar Rehmani *

as Shrikant Shreevardhan *

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as Rajshri's grandmother *

Alka Kaushal Alka Badola Kaushal is an Indian actress and producer, known for her work in Bollywood. She is also popular for her roles in TV shows such as ''Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan'' and ''Qubool Hai''. She has played supportive roles in numerous Hind ...

as Rajshri's mother *

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as Rajshri's father *

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as Zorawar's mother * Danish Pandor as Viren *

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as Saurabh Khanna, Saira's brother *

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as Mausaji * Swati Tarar as Roli Mausi * Dolly Singh as Meera * Digvijay Singh as Ratan * Isha Dhillon as Nidhi * Seana Momsen as Roxanne * Kay Eluvian as Cecile *

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(guest appearance) as himself *

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at Atul Chhabra(Cameo) *

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(guest appearance) as himself

Soundtrack

The music is composed by

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and

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while lyrics are written by

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and

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Reception

The movie mostly received negative reviews.

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for ''

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'' rate the movie 1.5/5 and wrote "Double XL is a massive opportunity wasted. Crashing pity." Saibal Chatterjee of ''

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'' also rated the movie 1.5/5 stars and wrote "Double XL, with its one-size-fits-all approach, translates into more than just double trouble." Anuj Kumar for ''

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'' wrote "More of an essay on body-shaming than a piece of cinema, Double XL is yet another example of good intentions leading to a drab film. "The makers seem so focused on raising the issue and reflecting diversity on screen, that they seem to have forgotten that the noble idea needs to be packaged into a compelling story as well." Suchin Mehrotra for ''

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'' wrote "Rounding off the group is London-based line producer Zorawar Khan (an unwatchable Zaheer Iqbal). A painfully animated Zaheer seems to be in his own movie entirely as Zorawar, or as he introduces himself - Zo Za Zoo. I wish I was joking." Tushar Joshi for ''

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'' rated 2.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "The sentiment of the filmmaker is to encourage women to embrace their bodies irrespective of the size, frame, and to self-love to free themselves from the shackles of social stigma. Unfortunately, this task feels half-baked and a bit of a misfire in the attempt to give the film a tone of commercial acceptance." Nandini Ramnath of ''

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'' wrote "One of the high points in Double XL is when Rajshri’s mother (Alka Kaushal) shrieks at her: what was your dream, when did you have it and pray why?"

References

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