What happens when a small-time lawyer and homemaker is thrown in the deep end of fighting for justice for a victim of a roll number scam? Disney+ Hotstar’s upcoming film, Patna Shuklla takes you on an uncommon journey of Tanvi Shukla, a common woman who takes matters into her own hands when she sees a student entangled in a roll number scam. ‘Patna Shuklla’ dives into the education scam of roll numbers that affects the lives of thousands of earnest students in India. Produced by Arbaaz Khan Productions Pvt Ltd and directed by Vivek Budakoti, the courtroom drama begins streaming on Disney+ Hotstar starting March 29, 2024.
Disney+ Hotstar’s Patna Shuklla is the perfect entertainer packaged as a slice of life along with a heartwarming story of two women that go above and beyond to fight for justice while tackling pressures and the responsibilities of motherhood. Playing the role of Tanvi Shukla, the role of the lawyer who is on the quest for justice is the versatile Raveena Tandon along with a talented ensemble cast with Anushka Kaushik, Manav Vij, Chandan Roy Sanyal, Jatin Goswami, and The Late Satish Kaushik, among others.
Gaurav Banerjee, Head – Content, Disney+ Hotstar & HSM Entertainment Network, Disney Star said, “Patna Shuklla is a slice of life film that sees a common woman fighting all odds to prevail and reveal the truth behind the roll number scam. The story is deep rooted in India and is relatable to a lot of us, that’s what makes this film so special. We take immense pleasure in presenting Patna Shuklla on Disney+ Hotstar along with Arbaaz Khan Productions, a project that brings together an exceptional team and story.”
Producer Arbaaz Khan said, “Patna Shuklla is a very special story, the journey of Patna Shukla a.k.a. Tanvi Shukla is uncommon yet relatable. A woman managing her household and profession is what we have been seeing in today’s time but what makes Patna Shuklla the superwoman is her courage to stand up for the truth. Each person that has worked on the film is extremely proud to bring a story from deep rooted India. I am grateful for Disney+ Hotstar to narrate this unique tale of a roll number scam and fight for justice and take it to all Indians.”
Director Vivek Budakoti said, “Patna Shuklla holds a special place in my heart because it is based on the backdrop of the Roll Number Scam. At its heart, it is a common woman’s story: her extraordinary resilience and her ultimate fight for justice.”
Actor Raveena Tandon, who essays the role of Tanvi Shukla said, “Patna Shuklla aka Tanvi Shuklla’s journey is relatable with Indians, it is a story of women leading at the front and managing her household and work life, which certainly is every women in our country. I’ve poured a part of myself into my character, and I’m eagerly looking forward to everyone experiencing it on Disney+ Hotstar. The trailer offers just a glimpse, and there’s so much more awaiting the audience in the full film.”
Embark on the journey of a common woman and her uncommon grit as she goes on the quest to find justice for a victim of a roll number scam with Patna Shukla, streaming on Disney+ Hotstar starting 29th March 2024