Pagglait(2021)

Storyline

A young woman becomes a widow shortly after her wedding. While her family mourns, she struggles to feel any sadness. Her life gets more complicated with odd relatives and a surprising secret about her husband.

“A widow who can't cry. A secret she can't ignore.”

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Ashlesha ThakurActor

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Sayani GuptaActor

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Natasha RastogiActor

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Chetan SharmaActor

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Saroj SinghActor

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Trivia

• The film's title 'Pagglait' is a slang Hindi word meaning 'crazy' or 'mad', reflecting the protagonist's unconventional emotional state.
• Sanya Malhotra, who plays the lead, said she did not wash her hair for days during filming to look like a grieving widow.
• The film was shot in just 28 days, primarily in Lucknow, to capture authentic small-town family settings.
• Composer A.R. Rahman recorded the song 'Dil Udd Ja Re' in a single take with singer Shashaa Tirupati.
• The character names, like Sandhya and Astik, are symbolic; Sandhya means twilight, and Astik means believer in God.
• It was produced by Balaji Telefilms and Sikhya Entertainment, marking a collaboration known for content-driven cinema.
• The film premiered directly on Netflix and received positive reviews for its subtle humor and feminist themes.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Pagglait

Sheeba Chaddha&Sanya Malhotra

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Sheeba Chaddha&

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Rajesh Tailang

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