Rajjo (2013)

Rajjo is a romantic musical about a nautch girl who finds herself in exceptional circumstances. It tells the story of Rajjo (Kangana Ranaut) and Chandu (Paras Arora) and their love story set against the backdrop of Mumbai's dying Kothas, which for centuries have nurtured the traditional art of singing and dancing. Rajjo, a Muslim girl, and Chandu, a young Brahmin boy, are the central characters in the novel. When Chandu assists his team in winning a cricket match, the team agrees to celebrate by visiting the Nagpada Kothas. Chandu meets Rajjo here, who mesmerises him with her elegant Mujra dance, and it's love at first sight for him. Chandu comes from a musical family; he is an excellent harmonium player, and his mother is a Bhajan singer. Rajjo is a naughty, sweet, and beautiful girl who is taught by Kothewali Amma. The intense attraction that brings Rajjo and Chandu together and seals their love is a common thread between them, as is music. Simultaneously, the Nagpada area is undergoing redevelopment, putting all of the dancers and singers in jeopardy. In the midst of this, Rajjo and Chandu must deal with the Kotha's owner, Begum (Mahesh Manjrekar), and Hande Bhau (Prakash Raj), a corporator with strong political links who has his sights set on Rajjo. Will Rajjo and Chandus' love be able to win against all odds, despite everything working against them?