Film 'The Vvaan' features Sharda Sinha's song about Chhath, evoking emotional response from viewers
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Film 'The Vvaan' features Sharda Sinha's song about Chhath, evoking emotional response from viewers

The film 'The Vvaan,' starring Siddharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia, depicts the atmosphere of the Chhath festival in a fictional village named Devanchal. Unlike mainstream cinema, which rarely showcases the Chhath Puja rituals, this festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm across India. 'The Vvaan' presents a special hymn for Chhathi Maiya and also shows an important part of the Chhath Puja celebration.

This movie immortalizes the contribution of Sharda Sinha, known as 'Kokila Bihari.' Sinha's famous song 'Pahile Pahil Ham Kaini' plays in the first part of the film 'The Vvaan.' Rishi (Siddharth) and Mamta (Tamanna) return to their village Devanchal to celebrate this festival. Preparations begin quickly, and the women at home, including Rishi's daughter-in-law (Shweta Tiwari), prepare traditional delicacies such as thekua against the backdrop of this song.

People expressed immense delight and experienced strong emotions after the inclusion of Sharda Sinha's song 'Pahile Pahil Ham Kaini' in the film 'The Vvaan.' One user on Instagram wrote: 'How wonderful it is to listen to Maa Sharda in the theater.' Many viewers were also in a state of intense excitement.

Sharda Sinha passed away on November 5, 2024, at the age of 72 in AIIMS New Delhi due to refractory shock caused by sepsis. She was awarded the Padma Shri (1991) and Padma Bhushan (2018), and in 2025, she was conferred the post-emblem Padma Vibhushan.

The plot revolves around Rishi Kumar (Siddharth Malhotra), a resident of Devanchal, who lives with his wife Mamta (Tamannaah Bhatia) in Mumbai. He is a builder, and Mamta is a school teacher. They wish to have a child, but their attempts have been unsuccessful. Rishi is waiting for loan approval to undergo IVF treatment. Meanwhile, he receives notification about his ancestral land in Devanchal. Rishi plans to sell this land to cover the costs of IVF and returns to the village to celebrate Chhath Puja.

However, even before the festival begins, strange events start occurring in the forbidden 'Dev Van.' As the threat approaches their home, Rishi goes to investigate these occurrences. Being an atheist, he questions traditions, considering them the cause of an old tragic accident that could have been prevented with improved infrastructure and medical care.

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However, this track has revealed details about the plot that highlight Arijit Singh's uniqueness. To record 'Jai Jai Ram,' Arijit Singh worked through approximately 200 takes. Notably, he was not just recording the song but striving to deeply feel the spirituality and emotion of every attempt.

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The song, which evokes a sense of reverence in viewers, was created because the singer himself completely dedicated himself to that feeling. 'Jai Jai Ram' is performed by Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal. This grand spiritual anthem was composed by AR Rahman, and the lyrics were written by Dr. Kumar Vishwas. Viewers are already very excited that Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Rama and Sai Pallavi plays Mata Sita. This track is also considered important as it is the first glimpse into the film's world.

Following the news of 200 takes by Arijit, interest in the song has increased. Although Arijit has announced his retirement and will complete all signed projects to take a break.

The film 'Ramayana,' directed by Nitish Tiwari, is produced by Namit Malhotra. The film will be released in two parts. The first part will appear in theaters worldwide on November 6, 2026, coinciding with the Diwali festival. The second part will be released in 2027.

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Tamannaah Bhatia discusses the connection of the song 'Chhati Maiya' to culture and emotions during the filming of 'Vaan'
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Tamannaah Bhatia discusses the connection of the song 'Chhati Maiya' to culture and emotions during the filming of 'Vaan'

Tamannaah Bhatia shared her impressions of the song 'Chhati Maiya,' which is connected to the Chhath festival, during the trailer presentation of her film 'Vaan.' This track, reflecting elements of Bihar's culture and the Chhath Puja celebration, caused significant resonance on social media.

During the trailer launch event, Tamanna noted that the film is special for all viewers. She emphasized that bringing numerous folk tales from her country to the big screen requires great courage, clear vision, and a precise concept.

Speaking about Chhath, Tamanna mentioned seeing large crowds celebrating Chhath Puja at Juhu beach, but previously lacked deep knowledge about the traditions associated with this festival. She added that although she grew up in Mumbai and always observed crowds at Juhu beach, she didn't know much about the festival itself.

However, while shooting the corresponding scene, she learned about the strict fast observed during this ceremony: people abstain from water for 36 hours while worshipping the goddess.

Tamanna also shared her positive impressions of aspects of Bihar's culture. She observed that nowadays there is often talk of gratitude and manifestation (the feeling of wish fulfillment), which she believes is a beautiful part of Bihar's culture. She noted that while everyone reveres the rising sun, the setting sun is given equal importance and respect.

Recalling the process of shooting this scene, Tamanna recounted that she became emotional. She said, 'When I was shooting this scene, tears welled up in my eyes, and I don't know why. As an artist, we are like a medium, and I feel there is some higher power that makes us feel something special.'

Concluding her remarks, she expressed gratitude for participating in the creation of the song, believing that the purpose of films is to evoke feelings in the viewer. She added that in a few years, when she sees someone celebrating Chhath, this song will surely be in her memory.

The film 'Vaan' is the first collaboration between Siddharth and Tamannaah. The cast also includes Manish Paul, Shweta Tiwari, Sunil Grover, and Anup Soni. The film, directed by Dipak Kumar Mishra and produced by Shobha Kapoor and Ekta Kapoor, is scheduled for release in theaters on September 25.

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