{"id":60321,"date":"2025-10-24T16:09:29","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T10:39:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newswiredelhi.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/24\/breaking-the-silence-me-no-pause-me-play-brings-menopause-to-the-big-screen-for-the-first-time-as-hindi-film-in-india\/"},"modified":"2025-10-24T16:09:29","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T10:39:29","slug":"breaking-the-silence-me-no-pause-me-play-brings-menopause-to-the-big-screen-for-the-first-time-as-hindi-film-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newswiredelhi.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/24\/breaking-the-silence-me-no-pause-me-play-brings-menopause-to-the-big-screen-for-the-first-time-as-hindi-film-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Breaking the Silence: Me No Pause Me Play Brings Menopause to the Big Screen for the First Time as Hindi Film in India"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><strong>New Delhi [India], October 24: <\/strong>Digifilming and Mirrro Films unveiled the first poster of\u00a0<em>Me No Pause Me Play<\/em>, India\u2019s first feature film to explore menopause, signalling a groundbreaking step in both cinema and social awareness. The film aims to break the silence around a subject that remains largely taboo, shining a light on women\u2019s health, emotions, and identity during this natural phase of life.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>India\u2019s first Hindi Feature film on menopause \u2013 breaking the silence on a long-ignored stage of womanhood.<\/li>\n<li>Starring Kamya Punjabi, Deepshikha Nagpal, Manoj Kumar Sharma &amp; Sudha Chandran \u2013 portraying real women\u2019s courage and resilience.<\/li>\n<li>Adapted from Manoj Kumar Sharma\u2019s acclaimed book \u2013 set to release on November 28, 2025.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Adapted from the acclaimed book by Manoj Kumar Sharma, who also serves as writer and producer, the film portrays authentic experiences of women navigating menopause. It tells a heartfelt story of courage, vulnerability, and self-discovery, bringing conversations about hormonal changes, mental well-being, and societal perceptions to mainstream audiences.<\/p>\n<p>Director Samar K Mukherjee emphasized the film\u2019s social significance, saying, \u201cOur society celebrates youth but stays silent about maturity. Through this film, we want to change that \u2014 to help people see menopause not as an ending, but as a powerful new beginning.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Leading the cast, Kamya Punjabi shared her thoughts on the film\u2019s mission: \u201cEvery woman will see a part of herself in this story. It\u2019s emotional, it\u2019s real, and it\u2019s time we start speaking about it with pride instead of shame.\u201d The ensemble also features Deepshikha Nagpal, Manoj Kumar Sharma, Sudha Chandran, Amiee Misobbah, and Aman Verma, portraying diverse perspectives of womanhood and the journey of self-acceptance.<\/p>\n<p>With a screenplay and dialogues by Shakeel Qureshi and Manoj Kumar Sharma, and cinematography by Akram Khan, the film seamlessly blends art with advocacy, aiming to educate and inspire audiences. By presenting menopause through the lens of cinema,\u00a0<em>Me No Pause Me Play<\/em>\u00a0challenges cultural taboos, urging society to recognize and respect this natural stage of life.<\/p>\n<p>Set to release on November 28, 2025, the film seeks not only to entertain but to foster empathy, understanding, and open dialogue about a subject long ignored.\u00a0<em>Me No Pause Me Play<\/em>\u00a0is more than a film \u2014 it is a call to acknowledge the strength, resilience, and dignity of women at every stage of life.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any objection to this press release content, kindly contact pr.error.rectification@gmail.com to notify us. 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