The heartwarming tale of a father, a daughter, and a wedding band wowing India
Band Baaja Bitiya is the moving tale of a father who goes to rescue his daughter from her matrimonial home.
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"It's not a matter of shame for the father. He wants to welcome her back with the same pomp and show with which he had sent her off."
— Gajraj Rao , Celebrity
"Domestic violence is rampant but parents don't intervene because they worry 'what will people say'?"
— Prosit Roy , Celebrity
"It's not a matter of shame for the father. He wants to welcome her back with the same pomp and show with which he had sent her off."
— Gajraj Rao , Celebrity
"Domestic violence is rampant but parents don't intervene because they worry 'what will people say'? We tell our daughters to adjust and sometimes it's too late."
— Prosit Roy , Celebrity
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Band Baaja Bitiya is the moving tale of a father who goes to rescue his daughter from her matrimonial home.
A short promotional film, 'Band Baaja Bitiya', challenges traditional views in India by depicting a father rescuing his daughter from an abusive marriage, using a wedding band as a symbol of defiance.
An article highlighting the impact of the film 'Band Baaja Bitiya', which portrays a father's support for his daughter in leaving an abusive marriage, resonating with audiences across India.
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