Ardh

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Ardh
Ardh poster.jpg
Official release poster
Directed by Palash Muchhal
Written byPalash Muchhal
Screenplay byPalash Muchhal Mohammad Saifullah Tauheed
Story byPalash Muchhal
Starring
CinematographyParvez Pathan
Edited byNitin Fcp
Music byPalash Muchhal
Production
companies
Pal Music and Films
Distributed by ZEE5
Release date
  • 10 June 2022 (2022-06-10)
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Ardh is an Indian Hindi-language drama film written and directed by Palash Muchhal. [1] It stars Rajpal Yadav and Rubina Dilaik. [2] [3] The film premiered on ZEE5 on 10 June 2022. [4]

Contents

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

Soundtrack

Ardh
Soundtrack album by
Palash Munchal
Released4 June 2022 [5]
Recorded2021
Genre Feature film soundtrack
Length28:47
LanguageHindi
Label Zee Music Company
Official audio
Ardh - Full Album on YouTube

The music of the film is composed by Palash Munchal with lyrics written by Palak Muchhal, Kunaal Vermaa, Palash Muchhal, Parry and Kuwar Virk. [5]

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)NainaLength
1."Ishq Ka Manjha"Palak Muchhal Palak Muchhal, Armaan Malik 4:34
2."Zindagi" Kunaal Vermaa Sonu Nigam 5:43
3."Zindagi" (Unplugged) Kunaal Vermaa Rekha Bhardwaj 6:31
4."Soja Chanda Re"Palash Muchhal Rubina Dilaik 3:00
5."Dum Ali"Palash Muchhal Divya Kumar, Amit Mishra 3:33
6."Ardh Theme"Parry GParry G, Palash Muchhal2:43
7."Peene Da Bahana"Kuwar VirkShree D, Kuwar Virk 2:43
Total length:28:47

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