Get ready to naach! Madhuri Dixit, as only she can, dances exuberantly and beautifully to the Garba beat in the first song from her new movie Maja Ma, but more on that in a few lines. The upcoming family entertainer, Maja Ma, is 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 in the lead, in a never-seen-before role.
Maja Ma, which is Amazon Prime Video’s first Indian Original film, is all set to hit the streaming service on October 6th. Directed by Anand Tiwari, the film also features Ritwik Bhowmik, Sheeba Chaddha, Barkha Singh, Srishti Shrivastava, Rajit Kapur, and Simone Singh.
Talking about the film, director Anand Tiwari said, “I truly believe that the audience today is looking for content that is fresh, varied, and modernistic in its approach, yet keeps the humble storytelling at heart. Audiences are open to new genres and new experiences, and Maja Ma does all that and more”, Pulling at the viewers’ heartstrings while also making them laugh at the same time, this beautiful story features a highly versatile cast who breathe life into their characters flawlessly and beautifully. I am delighted to have Maja Ma premiere on Prime Video. It is truly fulfilling to witness Indian content reach worldwide audiences.”
They have released the first track, ‘Boom Padi’, a full-on Garba celebration featuring Madhuri! The infectious and high-energy track is composed by Souumil Shringarpure & Siddharth Mahadevan, lyrics by Priya Saraiya and is sung with sparkling fervor by Shreya Ghoshal & Osman Mir. They say, this year, no Garba party will be complete without ‘Boom Padi’.
Maja Ma premiers on October 6th on Amazon Prime.