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
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. Chhatriwali (2023)
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. Fearing societal judgment and ridicule from her orthodox
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 ). Cast and Crew Director: Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar