MUMBAI: Featuring Madhuri Dixit, Gajraj Rao and Ritwik Bhowmik in thelead, this family entertainer stars a stellar ensemble cast including BarkhaSingh, Srishti Shrivastava, Rajit Kapur, Simone Singh, Sheeba Chaddha, MalharThakar and Ninad Kamat, in pivotal roles
Produced by Leo Media Collective and Amritpal Singh Bindra,directed by Anand Tiwari and written by SumitBatheja, MajaMa will stream in India and across 240countries and territories, starting 6th October
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Prime Video today unveiled the trailerof its highly anticipated, first Indian Amazon Original movie – Maja Ma. The movie presents the originalqueen of Bollywood- Madhuri Dixit, in acomplex and fearless avatar. Along with her, the family entertainer boasts of astellar cast with veterans as well as fresh faces of the industry including Gajraj Rao, RitwikBhowmik, Barkha Singh, SrishtiShrivastava, Rajit Kapur, Simone Singh, Sheeba Chaddha, Malhar Thakar and NinadKamat, who bring this warm, light-hearted yet thoughtprovoking drama to life. Produced by Leo Media Collective and Amritpal SinghBindra, directed by Anand Tiwari and written by Sumit Batheja, Maja Ma will premiere exclusively onPrime Video on 6 October in India and more than 240 countries and territories.A true-blue Bollywood entertainer, MajaMa is set against the celebratory backdrop of a traditional festival and alively, colourful wedding, with a story that will tug at your heartstrings.
The just launched trailer gives us a glimpse into the life of Pallavi (essayed by Madhuri Dixit) – a delightful woman who is the backbone of her middle-class family and the society she lives in, aroundwhom the movie revolves. As a series of events unfold, a life that she hasbuilt with so much love starts to fall apart, putting her son’s upcoming engagementin jeopardy. The conflict tests existing relationships for resilience,understanding and beliefs. What is this unprecedented situation? How will Pallaviand her family deal with the turmoil? Will this bring the families closer orwill the new relationships crumble? Watch this complete entertainer, that packspunches and twists, to know more.
“I am thrilled to be a part of PrimeVideo’s first Indian Amazon Original Movie”, said the legendary actress Madhuri Dixit. “With Maja Ma, what I am most excited about ismy character. It is a role with complex nuances that I have never playedbefore. Pallavi Patel carries enormous responsibility around – as a mother, asa wife and as a contributing member of society with such ease and grace, thatit becomes easy to overlook her strength, conviction, and resilience. She goesthrough a multitude of emotions that could have strong repercussions on herlife and the lives of people she loves.”
She further added, “I am so excited to share this film with my fans andaudiences. Working with the cast and crew of the film has been a lovelyexperience. I am thrilled that Prime Video is taking Maja Ma to audiences worldwide. This piece of our heart, our hardwork, will find love with audiences looking for heartfelt storytelling everywhere in the world.”
“You will see me play a middle-class man, a father to young adults andhusband to a loving wife, in Maja Ma,”said Gajraj Rao, talking about the movie and his character. “However, as you watch the movie, the charactertraverses through some interesting, sometimes challenging, not to mentionunexpected situations in his life. Working with the whole team – Madhuri Dixit,all cast members and the creators – was a great experience. I am quite sure theaudiences will love the movie. I am really looking forward to seeing theaudience reactions as the movie gets a global premiere across 240 countries andterritories with Prime Video.”
“I play a mamma’s boy. And how can I not, when the mamma is the gorgeousand doting, Madhuri Dixit herself,” said Ritwik Bhowmik. “Tejas is a sincere yet aspirational young man. He is stillfinding himself, traversing his ambitions and his intrinsic value system. Thisrole is very special for me as it is my debut movie and my third outing onPrime Video. Maja Ma is also my thirdtime working with the director, Anand Tiwari. He brings out the best in us, inthe most effortless manner. I am truly enthralled to have shared this spacewith so many talented actors of the industry. What will stay with me is theexperience we had in bringing this movie to life – such a great time with onebig happy family on the sets.”
“I am so excited to be playing Esha. My character has great balance –despite having been brought up by orthodox NRI parents, she has modern Americantraits while still having Indian sensibilities. She is her own woman, confidentand free spirited,” said Barkha Singh.“There are such dynamic character arcs in the film, which every cast member hasdone complete justice to, guided by the clarity of Anand Sir’s vision. It wasan amazing experience working with the whole team, especially Madhuri ma’am. Ithas been a privilege to share screen space with her.”
Commenting upon the upcoming movieand her character, Srishti Shrivastavasaid, “It is every actor’s dream to dabble in various mediums of entertainmentand to have their work reach out to audiences across a wide spectrum. I haveworked in many movies and series across various mediums earlier but doing Maja Ma was another level of excitement.My character Tara has been very well etched as a strong, feisty and progressiveyoung woman. Working with Madhuri ji and Gajraj ji was an absolute honor andprivilege, to the say the least. Ritwik,Barkha and the rest of the Maja Ma Team made the experience even more enrichingand memorable. I cannot wait – for the movie, the music, and the story to reachaudiences. I am excited for the worldwide premiere of Maja Ma on Prime Video.”
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