Priya Anand

English Vinglish is the story of a woman who does not know English and is made to feel insecure by her family and society at large. Written and directed by Gauri Shinde, the film's narrative revolves around a housewife who enrolls in an English-speaking course to stop her husband and daughter mocking her lack of English skills, and gains self-respect in the process. The protagonist, played by Sridevi, was inspired by Shinde's mother.