Trial Period

Anamaya Roy Choudhary or Ana, is a hardworking single mother living in Delhi with her six-year-old son Romi. Their lives revolve around a packed routine that balances both Ana's career and her son’s upbringing. However, when Romi is tasked with talking about his non-existent father at school, his curiosity sparks a unique idea — he demands a new papa on a 30-day trial period. This idea was most likely inspired by his mother's maternal uncle who watched advertisements of products being given on a trial period.

On the other hand, Prajapti 'PD' Dwivedi, is a simple yet affable man from Ujjain, who is looking for a job and arrives in Delhi at his paternal uncle's office while Ana is searching for a father on Romi's request.

The story shows how PD, an educated, unemployed man adjusts into the environment created by Ana, a single yet hardworking mother and Romi.

{{Cite web |title=Watch 'Trial Period' teaser: Genelia Deshmukh is looking for a father on rent |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/watch-trial-period-teaser-genelia-deshmukh-is-on-a-hunt-for-father-on-rent-2402261-2023-07-05 |access-date=13 July 2023 |website=India Today |date=5 July 2023 |archive-date=5 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230705130449/https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/watch-trial-period-teaser-genelia-deshmukh-is-on-a-hunt-for-father-on-rent-2402261-2023-07-05 |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |title=Trial Period on way |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/entertainment/trial-period-on-way-524719 |access-date=13 July 2023 |website=The Tribune |archive-date=14 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230714182835/https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/entertainment/trial-period-on-way-524719 |url-status=live}}

The cast is as follows:{{cite web |title=Trial Period Cast & Crew |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/trial-period/cast/ |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=21 July 2023 |access-date=23 July 2023 |archive-date=23 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230723095503/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/trial-period/cast/ |url-status=live}}

{{Cast listing|

• Genelia D'Souza as Anamaya "Ana" Roy Choudhary"
• Manav Kaul as Prajapati Shankar Dwivedi "PD
• Zidane Braz as Romi Roy Choudhary, Ana's son
• Gajraj Rao as Srivastav, PD's uncle
• Shakti Kapoor as Timmy Sharma, Mamaji
• Sheeba Chadha as Timmy Sharma's wife, Mamiji
• Swaroopa Ghosh as Ana's mother
• Barun Chanda as Ana's father
• Raynu Verma as school principal
• Anngad Raaj as Deepak
• Somansh Singh Dangwal as Shakey
• Manju Sharma as Shakey's mother
• Padam Mishra as Gogi's father
• Gagan Ahuja as Lucas
• Ajay Jadhav as peon in Parivartan Placement Service

}}

{{Infobox album

| name = Trial Period

| type = soundtrack

| artist = Arko Pravo Mukherjee, Mago and Mayank

| released = 9 July 2023

| genre = Feature film soundtrack

| length = TBA

| label = Panorama Music

}}

The music has been composed by Shantanu Moitra, Arko Pravo Mukherjee, Mago & Mayank, and Kaushik-Guddu, while the background music has been composed by Anupam Roy. The lyrics have been penned by Sidhant Mago and Arko.{{Cite web |title=Trial Period's new track Dhappa: Genelia D'Souza, Shakti Kapoor, Manav Kaul and Gajraj Rao tickle your funny bone |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/trial-periods-new-track-dhappa-genelia-dsouza-shakti-kapoor-manav-kaul-and-gajraj-rao-tickle-your-funny-bone/9cdf8e3b93948 |access-date=13 July 2023 |website=OTT Play |archive-date=14 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230714182819/https://www.ottplay.com/news/trial-periods-new-track-dhappa-genelia-dsouza-shakti-kapoor-manav-kaul-and-gajraj-rao-tickle-your-funny-bone/9cdf8e3b93948 |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |title='Trial Period': Genelia Deshmukh, Manav Kaul unveil romantic track 'Dheere' |url=https://theprint.in/feature/trial-period-genelia-deshmukh-manav-kaul-unveil-romantic-track-dheere/1665009/ |access-date=13 July 2023 |website=The Print |date=11 July 2023 |archive-date=14 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230714182849/https://theprint.in/feature/trial-period-genelia-deshmukh-manav-kaul-unveil-romantic-track-dheere/1665009/ |url-status=live}}

{{Track listing

| extra_column = Singer(S)

| title1 = Dhappa

| length1 = 3:05

| lyrics1 = Sidhant Mago

| music1 = Mago & Mayank

| extra1 = Saloni Aggarwal, Yashika Sikka, Mayank Mehra

| title2 = Dheere

| length2 = 4:01

| lyrics2 = Arko Pravo Mukherjee

| music2 = Arko Pravo Mukherjee

| extra2 = Arko Pravo Mukherjee

| title3 = Gole Male

| length3 = 3:35

| lyrics3 = Traditional Folk

| music3 = Kaushik-Guddu, Zia, Prachotosh Bhowmick

| extra3 = Shreya Ghoshal, Dev Negi, Kaushik-Guddu

| title4 = Papa Superhero

| length4 = 5:30

| lyrics4 = Swanand Kirkire

| music4 = Shantanu Moitra

| extra4 = Ishaan Chintamani|

}}

Dhaval Roy of The Times of India said, "Trial Period is a family entertainer worth checking out for the treatment, light-hearted and warm moments, especially the equation between its characters."{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/trial-period/ottmoviereview/101987280.cms |title=TRIAL PERIOD REVIEW : THIS FAMILY ENTERTAINER IS PREDICTABLE BUT HEARTWARMING |first=Dhaval |last=Roy |date=21 July 2023 |work=The Times of India |access-date=22 July 2023 |archive-date=26 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230926181706/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/trial-period/ottmoviereview/101987280.cms |url-status=live}} Rishil Jogani of Pinkvilla wrote, "Genelia D'Souza and Manav Kaul led Trial Period's ability to have some very difficult conversations with respect to parentship and companionship make it a must-watch with families."{{cite web |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/reviews/trial-period-review-genelia-d'souza-and-manav-kaul-led-dramedy-is-a-beautiful-ode-to-familyhood-1231181 |title=Trial Period Review: Genelia D'Souza and Manav Kaul led dramedy is a beautiful ode to familyhood |first=Rishil |last=Jogani |date=21 July 2023 |publisher=Pink Villa |access-date=22 July 2023 |archive-date=26 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230926181753/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/reviews/trial-period-review-genelia-d'souza-and-manav-kaul-led-dramedy-is-a-beautiful-ode-to-familyhood-1231181 |url-status=live}}

Chandhini R of Cinema Express said, "Trial Period is an endearing tale of finding love and belonging."{{cite web |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/hindi/review/2023/jul/31/trial-period-review-genelia-d'souza-and-manav-kaul-starrer-is-anendearing-tale-of-finding-love-an-46131.html |title=Trial Period Review: An endearing tale of finding love and belonging |first=Chandhini |last=R |date=21 July 2023 |publisher=Cinema Express |access-date=22 July 2023 |archive-date=28 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230828143328/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/hindi/review/2023/jul/31/trial-period-review-genelia-d'souza-and-manav-kaul-starrer-is-anendearing-tale-of-finding-love-an-46131.html |url-status=live}}

Sharmistha Ghosal of Indulge Express said, "It has a quirky approach to the pangs of parenting and different opinions are explored in fun-filled ways. It’s a slice of life with a pinch of humor and reflects the need of the time."{{cite web |url=https://www.indulgexpress.com/entertainment/cinema/2023/jul/21/aleya-sen-sharma-on-her-second-film-trial-period-51113.html |title=Aleya Sen Sharma on her second film, Trial Period |first=Sharmistha |last=Ghoshal |date=21 July 2023 |publisher=Indulge Express |access-date=22 July 2023 |archive-date=28 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230828143329/https://www.indulgexpress.com/entertainment/cinema/2023/jul/21/aleya-sen-sharma-on-her-second-film-trial-period-51113.html |url-status=live}}

Scroll.in said, "Manav Kaul and Genelia D'Souza turn out lovely performances, either as a make-believe couple or as individuals trying to do what is best for Romi."{{cite web |url=https://scroll.in/reel/1052750/trial-period-review-dad-on-hire-comedy-has-something-for-mom-too |title='Trial Period' review: Dad-on-hire comedy has something for mom too |first=Nandini |last=Ramnath |date=21 July 2023 |publisher=Scroll.in |access-date=22 July 2023 |archive-date=21 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230721090835/https://amp.scroll.in/reel/1052750/trial-period-review-dad-on-hire-comedy-has-something-for-mom-too |url-status=live}}

Firstpost said, "“Trial Period” benefits from the visionary direction of talented filmmaker Aleya Sen, who has a penchant for selecting unique concepts that draw inspiration from real life. Her artistic and creative touch infuses the storytelling with depth and authenticity, making the movie an immersive and fun cinematic experience."{{cite web |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/five-reasons-to-watch-genelia-d'souza-and-manav-kauls-trial-period-12914512.html |title=Five reasons to watch Genelia D'Souza and Manav Kaul's 'Trial Period' |date=21 July 2023 |publisher=Firstpost |access-date=22 July 2023 |archive-date=28 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230828143328/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/five-reasons-to-watch-genelia-d'souza-and-manav-kauls-trial-period-12914512.html |url-status=live}}

Cine Blitz said, "The movie introduces a captivating concept of ‘father on rent,’ enthralling viewers with its fresh and innovative narrative. Leading actors, Genelia and Manav Kaul, also join the chorus of admiration for the visionary director, Aleya Sen."{{cite web |url=https://cineblitz.in/news-gossip/genelia-d'souza-and-manav-kaul-are-all-praise-for-their-trial-period-director-aleya-sen/ |title=LATESTGenelia D'Souza and Manav Kaul are all praise for their Trial Period director Aleya Sen |first=Team |last=Cineblitz |date=31 July 2023 |publisher=Cineblitz |access-date=2 August 2023}}

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