Imagine a wedding baraat in reverse: a father marching with band and revelry to bring his married daughter home from abuse. That’s the gripping hook of ‘Band Baaja Betiyan,’ whose teaser is exploding online, forcing society to confront its daughter-dismissing mindset.
From dowry torments to suicides in sasural, these horrors desensitize us. Most families wash their hands post-shaadi, hunting flaws in the girl. Rare are the parents battling taunts to restore her dignity. UP’s heartwarming incidents signal a shift, captured brilliantly here.
Gajraj Rao shines as the dad who shrugs off clichés like ‘Bahú ab doosre ghar ki bahú hai’ or ‘Humari zimmedari khatam.’ Daughter’s tears trump all. The film, simple yet profound, stars ensemble middle-class faces, some debuting, promising raw emotion.
No official release yet, but the trailer’s impact is seismic—netizens call it a game-changer. Beyond entertainment, it probes deep: why do we treat daughters as temporary guests?
‘Band Baaja Betiyan’ isn’t mere fiction; it’s a clarion call. In a nation chanting ‘Beti Bachao,’ it redefines saving daughters as embracing them lifelong. Watch this space—cinema might just mend mindsets.