Chhatriwali (2023) < 2025-2026 >

Fearing societal judgment and ridicule from her orthodox family, Sanya hides the nature of her job, claiming she works at an —hence the title Chhatriwali (Woman with Umbrella). However, after witnessing the health issues faced by local women due to a lack of safe sex practices and the refusal of their husbands to use contraceptives, Sanya transforms her job into a mission. She begins a crusade to educate the community and normalize conversations around safe sex. Cast and Crew Director: Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar Lead Role: Rakul Preet Singh as Sanya Dhingra Supporting Cast: Sumeet Vyas as Rishi Kalra, Sanya's husband

The film challenges the "gendered burden" of contraception in India, where the responsibility—and often the health risks of side effects—frequently falls solely on women. Chhatriwali (2023)

Critics have praised the film for being a "family entertainer" that handles a sensitive subject with warmth and humor without becoming overly preachy. While some found the plot to be simplistic or "skimming the surface" of the issue, the performances—particularly Rakul Preet Singh's—were widely appreciated. Fearing societal judgment and ridicule from her orthodox

Rather than using aggressive rebellion, the film suggests that real change comes from starting the right conversations within the family unit. Cast and Crew Director: Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar

The story follows (played by Rakul Preet Singh ), an unemployed chemistry genius who makes ends meet by providing private tuitions. Her life takes a turn when she is offered a job as the Quality Control Head at "Cando Condoms" by its owner, Ratan Lamba ( Satish Kaushik ).

Watch a brief overview of how the film balances humor with its social message: