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“I am not the same person I was before watching Maja Ma and Madhuri Dixit play a textually and explicitly lesbian character” – such and more tweets were seen flooding social media, articulating the feelings and reactions of many who have watched Amazon Original Movie, Maja Ma, which premiered on Prime Video on 6th October. Considering these positive reactions from audiences across the spectrum, the streaming service facilitated a deeply insightful fireside chat on “The Representation of the LGBTQIA+ community in Indian content”. The panel included Madhuri Dixit (Bollywood icon and Lead Actress, Maja Ma), Anand Tiwari (Director, Maja Ma), Vivek Raj Anand (CEO-Humsafar Trust), Shruta Rawat (Research Manager – Humsafar Trust and co-founder of Umang – Humsafar Trust’s LBT initiative) and Niki Ray (IT/IT’S, @themadbai, storyteller, writer, creator, mental health worker and counsellor) and was moderated by Nikhil Taneja, Founder-YUVAA.

The movie showcases a strong, impactful ‘coming out of the closet’ story about Pallavi Patel, a middle-aged Indian woman, beautifully enacted by the Original Queen of Bollywood – Madhuri Dixit. The fireside conversation touched upon how the movie could be instrumental in bringing a new wave of awareness and acceptance of a sensitive subject such as gender identity. The panel further discussed hot this film is a noteworthy example of how content can become an influencing power in helping normalize LGBTQIA+ conversations in Indian households.

The panel members discussed and shared their views on the importance of treating the subject matter sensitively and helping remove the biases around it. The conversation also took a deep dive into why it was necessary to tell this story through the character of Pallavi, who plays a homely, relatable middle-aged woman bringing home the truth that sexuality is just a small part of who you are and does not define you. What you do in your life, and the impact you bring in the life of others around you, is what really matters.

On being asked, about her experience of playing Pallavi Patel- a middle-aged woman who comes out of the closet, Madhuri Dixit shared, “When I read the script, I felt this was a story that needed to be told, to share the message that it takes all kinds of people to make this world and we must accept one another for who we are. Throughout my career, I have gained the love and trust of my fans and I felt confident that my voice would be heard when I talk about a sensitive topic like this, and the turmoil faced by someone who has to go through a similar situation, and even perhaps help spark a change in existing perceptions.” She further added, “I recently saw a tweet by a viewer who watched Maja Ma with her mother and grandmother, and they all loved it. This is what the movie is really about, crossing generations and touching the hearts of the viewers with its beautiful message. I am glad to see that the film is already making an impact and initiating conversations within families and across age groups.”

Anand Tiwari, director of the film shared, “Maja Ma is a story is about acceptance. I believe that being accepted by one’s family members for many of us is vital, be it about one’s gender identity, career choice, or anything else that is important and really defines you. It can truly empower you.” He further added, “Right from when the initial idea of Maja Ma came up, we knew where we were going with it. We would not have been able to do so without the expertise and in-depth knowledge on the subject provided by organizations such as Humsafar, Umang and YUVAA, who brought authenticity into the character of Pallavi Patel, superbly enacted by Madhuri Dixit.”
“I believe any story that the audience can connect and relate to, works. I strongly feel Pallavi is a character that resonates. She represents hundreds and thousands of those people, men or women, who have lived with this truth about themselves for decades but never spoke about this one aspect of their lives.” said Vivek Raj Anand, CEO- Humsafar Trust.

Sharing her views on how Maja Ma can bring about an impactful change in the society, social entrepreneur and writer Niki Ray said, “There is a huge section of Indian people who do not have access to any information or awareness about LGBTQ-related feelings or experiences. In such a situation, Bollywood can serve as a big medium of communication to the masses. So, in terms of impact, if a movie like this, when watched by masses across the country and beyond, can take the message of acceptance across and manage to spark even the slightest thought in people’s minds, that’s a good enough beginning.”

Sharing her opinion on why the younger generation is connecting with this story, Shruta Rawat, Co-Founder, Umang said, “Often, we have seen or even experienced ourselves that those people assigned female gender at birth, generally get boxed in. Until something life-changing happens, people around you do not ask what you want or what you want to be. People do not notice you or give you importance. Its only when a certain truth about you comes out, be it about your gender identity or anything else that cannot be neatly labelled per your gender, is when you are in the spotlight. That’s why Maja Ma resonates so well, and connects strongly, with the youth of today.”

For decades, the onscreen representation of the members of the LGBTQIA+ community in Indian cinema has been downplayed due to various social prejudices. One seldom comes across a mainstream movie that truly does justice to the challenges that the members of this community face. In the face of this, Maja Ma, a light-hearted family drama, conveys a deep and relevant message that provokes the viewer to move towards creating a progressive society where each one of us is seen and heard not based on our gender or sexual preferences or orientations, but as human beings. How today’s content such as Maja Ma, with established stars like Madhuri Dixit playing a bold character of a lesbian, can have an impact of colossal proportions in driving the representation of the LGTBQIA+ community, underscored the fireside discussion.

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Chalo garba ramma jaiye with the Patel parivaar! Adding a riot of color and cheer to the festive season, the cast of Maja Ma had the time of their lives with a lot of music and dance in the vibrant city of Ahmedabad. Ahead of the launch of Prime Video’s First Indian Amazon Original Movie on October 6th, the cast of the film – Madhuri Dixit, Ritwik Bhowmik, Barkha Singh, Srishti Shrivastava and Malhar Thakar attended one of the biggest pandals in Ahmedabad- Mirchi Rock & Dhol. The Maja Ma family performed to the energetic chart-buster Boom Padi, the ultimate garba anthem of the year which has been trending on the music- charts since its launch.

The moment the dancing queen joined the celebrations with the Patel Parivaar, the crowd went wild. She mesmerized the audience ane garba ma dhoom machaivi! The cast also savored special Gujarati delicacies including Mohanthal, Basundi, Dal Dhokli, Thepla, Khaman among others during their trip to Ahmedabad.

Produced by Leo Media Collective and Amritpal Singh Bindra; directed by Anand Tiwari and written by Sumit Batheja, Maja Ma is a family entertainer, set against the celebratory backdrop of a traditional festival and a quintessential, colorful Indian wedding. Warm and funny, this light-hearted yet thought-provoking drama with unexpected twists and turns, features Madhuri Dixit in the lead, in a never-seen-before role. It boasts of an ensemble cast including Gajraj Rao, Ritwik Bhowmik, Barkha Singh, Srishti Shrivastava, Rajit Kapur, Sheeba Chadha, Simone Singh, Malhar Thakar and Ninad Kamat. Prime members in India and in more than 240 countries and territories can stream this highly-awaited Hindi Amazon Original movie from 6th October, exclusively on Prime Video.

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As the Patel family prepares to take all viewers on a roller-coaster ride with Maja Ma, the excitement is at an all-time high for the premiere of the upcoming Amazon Original movie this festive season. The cast of the much-awaited movie, recently shared their experiences while shooting for the movie, and it has gotten us even more eager to watch the movie that is set to release on 6th October!

Talking about all the masti behind the scenes, Madhuri Dixit said, “There are so many memories of the fun times we spent behind the scenes and while working on the film. This one time, I just couldn’t keep a straight face because of Gajraj ji’s dialogue delivery.It was a serious scene and Gajraj ji had some hilarious lines, and everyone is aware of his signature style. It is so tough to keep a straight face when you are shooting with him. I was scared that I would start laughing so I started humming sad songs in my mind so that I could keep a sraight face in the scene and not spoil it for everyone.”

Further adding to this, she said, “There were times when we had breaks in between shots and we loved dancing, rehearsing, and playing games with each other.. One day I got done early with my scenes and all the others- Gajraj ji, Ritwik, Srishti, and Barkha were playing dumb charades. I joined them thinking I will play a couple of rounds and then head home. But I lost track of time and I ended up played multiple rounds.My team kept telling me that we were getting late, but it was so much fun that I just couldn’t get up in the middle of the game.”

Talking about a funny encounter with Madhuri Dixit, Srishti Shrivastava said, “We were shooting for Boom Padiand we had to swiftly and gracefully lift our ghagras and walk. With the high energy of the song and the excitement of dancing with Madhuri ma’am, I wasn’t lifting it delicately.. And she looked at me and started laughing and asked, ‘What are you doing?’ and she taught me how to gracefully lift a ghagra. It was hilarious and at the same time so precious for me, that the diva herself was teaching me how to lift a ghagra with poise.”

Adding a little more about the experience, Ritwik Bhowmik said, “Anand sir was always very encouraging and motivating. He always looked at the brighter side of things. But just this one day, we (Barkha and I) got done with one shot and he said ‘Haye mere bache kitna karaab karte ho tum log’ I will never forget that day. He was serious and still so funny!”

The Maja Ma family indeed had a lot of maja while working on this film, and we can’t wait to share the joy. So, brace yourself to watch this movie this festive season along with your loved ones and the Patel family. Directed by Anand Tiwari, Maja Ma has a cast comprising of Madhuri Dixit, Gajraj Rao, Ritwik Bhowmik, Srishti Shrivastava, and Barkha Singh in lead roles. Produced by Amritpal Singh Bindra, Maja Ma will premiere on October 06th exclusively on Prime Video.

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In a #glitteringdayfunction , #PrimeVideo #launched #trailer of their #mostawaitedfilm #MajaMa headlined by #MadhuriDixit. This #familyentertainer #stars a stellar ensemble #cast including #GajrajRao and #RitwikBhowmik in the lead and #BarkhaSingh, #SrishtiShrivastava, #RajitKapur, #SimoneSingh, #SheebaChaddha, #MalharThakar and #NinadKamat, in #pivotalroles. #Produced by #LeoMediaCollective and #AmritpalSinghBindra, #directed by #AnandTiwari and #written by #SumitBatheja, Maja Ma will stream in #India and across #240countries and #territories, starting 6th October, ‘22.

Prime Video today unveiled the trailer of its highly anticipated, first Indian Amazon Original movie – Maja Ma. The movie presents the original queen of Bollywood- Madhuri Dixit, in a complex and fearless avatar. Along with her, the family entertainer boasts of a stellar cast with veterans as well as fresh faces of the industry including Gajraj Rao, Ritwik Bhowmik, Barkha Singh, Srishti Shrivastava, Rajit Kapur, Simone Singh, Sheeba Chaddha, Malhar Thakar and Ninad Kamat, who bring this warm, light-hearted yet thought provoking drama to life. Produced by Leo Media Collective and Amritpal Singh Bindra, directed by Anand Tiwari and written by Sumit Batheja, Maja Ma will premiere exclusively on Prime Video on 6 October in India and more than 240 countries and territories. A true-blue Bollywood entertainer, Maja Ma is set against the celebratory backdrop of a traditional festival and a lively, 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, around whom the movie revolves. As a series of events unfold, a life that she has built with so much love starts to fall apart, putting her son’s upcoming engagement in jeopardy. The conflict tests existing relationships for resilience, understanding and beliefs. What is this unprecedented situation? How will Pallavi and her family deal with the turmoil? Will this bring the families closer or will the new relationships crumble? Watch this complete entertainer, that packs punches and twists, to know more.

“I am thrilled to be a part of Prime Video’s first Indian Amazon Original Movie”, said the legendary actress Madhuri Dixit. “With Maja Ma, what I am most excited about is my character. It is a role with complex nuances that I have never played before. Pallavi Patel carries enormous responsibility around – as a mother, as a wife and as a contributing member of society with such ease and grace, that it becomes easy to overlook her strength, conviction, and resilience. She goes through a multitude of emotions that could have strong repercussions on her life and the lives of people she loves.”

She further added, “I am so excited to share this film with my fans and audiences. Working with the cast and crew of the film has been a lovely experience. I am thrilled that Prime Video is taking Maja Ma to audiences worldwide. This piece of our heart, our hard work, 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 and husband to a loving wife, in Maja Ma,” said Gajraj Rao, talking about the movie and his character. “However, as you watch the movie, the character traverses through some interesting, sometimes challenging, not to mention unexpected 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 the audiences will love the movie. I am really looking forward to seeing the audience reactions as the movie gets a global premiere across 240 countries and territories with Prime Video.”

“I play a mamma’s boy. And how can I not, when the mamma is the gorgeous and doting, Madhuri Dixit herself,” said Ritwik Bhowmik. “Tejas is a sincere yet aspirational young man. He is still finding himself, traversing his ambitions and his intrinsic value system. This role is very special for me as it is my debut movie and my third outing on Prime Video. Maja Ma is also my third time working with the director, Anand Tiwari. He brings out the best in us, in the most effortless manner. I am truly enthralled to have shared this space with so many talented actors of the industry. What will stay with me is the experience we had in bringing this movie to life – such a great time with one big 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 American traits while still having Indian sensibilities. She is her own woman, confident and free spirited,” said Barkha Singh. “There are such dynamic character arcs in the film, which every cast member has done complete justice to, guided by the clarity of Anand Sir’s vision. It was an amazing experience working with the whole team, especially Madhuri ma’am. It has been a privilege to share screen space with her.”

Commenting upon the upcoming movie and her character, Srishti Shrivastava said, “It is every actor’s dream to dabble in various mediums of entertainment and to have their work reach out to audiences across a wide spectrum. I have worked 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 progressive young woman. Working with Madhuri ji and Gajraj ji was an absolute honor and privilege, to the say the least. Ritwik, Barkha and the rest of the Maja Ma Team made the experience even more enriching and memorable. I cannot wait – for the movie, the music, and the story to reach audiences. I am excited for the worldwide premiere of Maja Ma on Prime Video.”

Watch the trailer of Maja Ma here: https://youtu.be/gJj90WOWQvg

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