Hindi
Sajni Shinde ka Viral Video premiere on &xplorHD
Mumbai: &xplorHD is all set to showcase a gripping narrative of Sajini Shinde ka Viral Video on 25 May at 9 pm. Directed by filmmaker Mikhil Musale, the film unfolds an enigmatic tale of Sajini Shinde who’s life is completely devastated by one viral video. The movie delves into the life of the school teacher who finds herself helpless in the middle of an unfortunate situation and the mysterious story that unravels Sajini’s truth. &xplorHD promises to keep viewers on the edge of their seats with this UNroutine, UNexpected, UNformula film premiere on 25 May, 9 pm.
The film boasts a stellar ensemble cast including Nimrat Kaur, Radhika Madan, Bhagyashree, Subodh Bhave, Soham Majumdar, and Sumeet Vyas whose performances lend depth and authenticity to the narrative.
&xplorHD has also launched the “UNviralOnlineShaming” campaign to coincide with the television premiere of the movie. This campaign aims to raise awareness about the dangers of online shaming and the detrimental effects that viral content can have on individuals. Inspired by the poignant story of Sajini in the film, the campaign seeks to appeal to the public on the importance of responsible online behaviour and the critical need to think before sharing content that could harm others.
Director Mikhil Musale said, “Every casting decision, every location choice was meticulously made. Radhika and Nimrat have done an exceptional job in portraying the true essence of their characters, bringing depth and authenticity to their roles.” Reflecting on the story of the film, Musale said, “The story of Sajini Shinde is one that everyone should know about. The movie is about uncovering Sajini’s truth and the repercussions that were faced by her and the people who did her wrong. The film is a mix of many characters and emotions I have personally seen in my life and it’s something which I truly believe in. It’s a film that focuses on the real and the staged. I eagerly anticipate everyone’s response as ‘Sajini Shinde ka Viral’ premieres on &xplorHD.”
The talented Radhika Mandan said ” My character in this movie is a simple girl who is a teacher, a dutiful daughter, a loving fiance whose life is changed by one mere video that goes viral. I consider myself lucky to be able to play this role as through this I can tell the world about it and address this issue. It is very unfortunate what happens to Sajini as in today’s day and age, even the smallest thing, which is of no importance, gets viral and it is essential for us to not give heed to it. As ‘Sajini Shinde ka Viral Video’ prepares to grace the screens of &xplorHD, I can’t help but feel excited for the audiences to watch Sajini’s story from the comfort of their homes.”
Nimrat Kaur shared her thoughts saying “My character in ‘Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video’ is one of a cop that investigates the matter and strives to find the truth behind Sajini’s disappearance. It’s a very thrilling character, a woman in a man’s world, a no-nonsense cop who does not let the world take advantage of her gender by always putting on a tough exterior. I thoroughly enjoyed playing the role of Inspector Bela Barot. I hope the audience enjoys watching the movie on &xplorHD as much as I loved playing it.”
Hindi
Remembering Gyan Sahay, the lens behind film, television and advertising
From a puppet rabbit selling poppadums to Hindi cinema, he framed it all.
MUMBAI: There are careers, and then there are canvases. Gyan Sahay, the veteran cinematographer, director, and producer who passed away on 10 March 2026 in Mumbai, had one of the latter. Over several decades in the Indian film and television industry, he turned lenses, lights, and the occasional puppet rabbit into something approaching art.
A graduate of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune, Sahay built his reputation as a director of photography across a career that stretched from the early 1970s all the way to the digital age. He was the kind of craftsman who understood that a well-composed shot is not merely a technical achievement but a quiet act of storytelling.
For most Indians of a certain age, however, Sahay will forever be the man behind the rabbit. His direction of the iconic long-running television commercial for Lijjat Papad, featuring its now-legendary puppet bunny, gave the country one of its most cheerfully persistent advertising images. It was the sort of work that sneaks into the national subconscious and takes up permanent residence.
His big-screen credits as cinematographer include Anokhi Pehchan (1972), Pagli (1974), Pas de Deux (1981), and Hum Farishte Nahin (1988). In 1999, he stepped behind a different kind of camera altogether, making his directorial debut with Sar Ankhon Par, a drama that featured Vikas Bhalla and Shruti Ulfat, with a cameo by Shah Rukh Khan for good measure.
On television, Sahay was particularly prized for his command of multi-camera production setups, a skill that made him a go-to technician for large-scale shows and reality programmes. In an industry that has never been especially patient with complexity, he was the calm hand on the rig.
In later life, Sahay turned teacher. He participated regularly in masterclasses and Digi-Talks, often hosted by organisations such as Bharatiya Chitra Sadhna, sharing hard-won wisdom on cinematography, the comedy of timing in a shot, and the sweeping changes brought by the shift from celluloid to digital. He was also said to have been involved in a project concerning a biographical film on Infosys co-founder N.R. Narayana Murthy.
Tributes from the film industry poured in following the news of his passing, with colleagues remembering him as a senior cameraman who served as a rare bridge between two entirely different eras of Indian cinema. That is, perhaps, the finest thing one can say of any craftsman: he kept up, and he brought others along with him.
