''Ardh'' is an Indian Hindi-language

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written and directed by Palash Muchhal. It stars

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and Rubina Dilaik. The film premiered on

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on 10 June 2022.

Story

Shiva, a struggling actor, has been trying to make it big in the film industry for many years, but has not been able to get his break. He decides to give Mumbai a try so he and his wife, Madhu, travel to Tinsel Town from their small hometown in Bihar. Life remains hard in the big city as well. Shiva decides to disguise himself as a transgender woman and beg for money on the streets. He does this in order to support his family and to continue his dream of becoming an actor. The film explores the ordeal of a struggling actor and the challenges faced by transgender people in India. It is a heartwarming story about love, sacrifice, and hope.

Cast

as Shiva * Rubina Dilaik as Madhu *

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as Satya *

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as himself (Cameo Appearance) * Swastik Tiwari as Aniruddh

Soundtrack

The music of the film is composed by Palash Munchal with lyrics written by

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, Palash Muchhal, Parry and Kuwar Virk.

References

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