Ardh

{{Infobox film

| name = Ardh

| image = Ardh poster.jpg

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| caption = Official release poster

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| director = Palash Muchhal

| writer = Palash Muchhal

| screenplay = Palash Muchhal

Mohammad Saifullah Tauheed

| story = Palash Muchhal

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| narrator =

| cinematography = Parvez Pathan

| editing = Nitin Fcp

| music = Palash Muchhal

| studio = Pal Music and Films

| distributor = ZEE5

| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2022|06|10}}

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| country = India

| language = Hindi

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Ardh is an Indian Hindi-language drama film written and directed by Palash Muchhal.{{Cite web |date=2022-05-18 |title=Ardh trailer: Rajpal Yadav in his mind-blowing avatar chronicles journey of a struggling actor |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ardh-trailer-rubina-dilaik-rajpal-yadav-film-on-zee5-7924198/ |access-date=2022-05-19 |website=The Indian Express |archive-date=19 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220519073237/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ardh-trailer-rubina-dilaik-rajpal-yadav-film-on-zee5-7924198/ |url-status=live }} It stars Rajpal Yadav and Rubina Dilaik.{{Cite web |date=2022-02-24 |title=Rajpal Yadav unveils his first look as transgender from upcoming film Ardh, see photo |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/rajpal-yadav-unveils-his-first-look-as-transgender-from-upcoming-film-ardh-see-photo-7788808/ |access-date=2022-05-19 |website=The Indian Express |archive-date=25 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220525181052/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/rajpal-yadav-unveils-his-first-look-as-transgender-from-upcoming-film-ardh-see-photo-7788808/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite news |title=Rubina Dilaik's debut film 'Ardh' to premiere in June - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/rubina-dilaiks-debut-film-ardh-to-premiere-in-june/articleshow/91639769.cms |access-date=2022-05-19 |website=The Times of India |date=18 May 2022 |archive-date=19 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220519091015/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/rubina-dilaiks-debut-film-ardh-to-premiere-in-june/articleshow/91639769.cms |url-status=live }} The film premiered on ZEE5 on 10 June 2022.{{Cite web |title=Rajpal Yadav-starrer Ardh to release on ZEE5 |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2022/may/19/rajpal-yadav-starrer-ardh-to-release-on-zee5-2455151.html |access-date=2022-05-19 |website=The New Indian Express |date=19 May 2022 |archive-date=19 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220519073235/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2022/may/19/rajpal-yadav-starrer-ardh-to-release-on-zee5-2455151.html |url-status=live }}

Story

Shiva, a struggling actor, has been trying to make it big in the film industry for many years, but has not been able to get his break. He decides to give Mumbai a try so he and his wife, Madhu, travel to Tinsel Town from their small hometown in Bihar. Life remains hard in the big city as well.

Shiva decides to disguise himself as a transgender woman and beg for money on the streets. He does this in order to support his family and to continue his dream of becoming an actor.

The film explores the ordeal of a struggling actor and the challenges faced by transgender people in India. It is a heartwarming story about love, sacrifice, and hope.

Cast

Rajpal Yadav as Shiva
Rubina Dilaik as Madhu
Hiten Tejwani as Satya
Kulbhushan Kharbanda as himself (Cameo Appearance)
Swastik Tiwari as Aniruddh
Yogesh Lakhani

Soundtrack

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| name = Ardh

| type = Soundtrack

| artist = Palash Munchal

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| released = 4 June 2022{{cite web|url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/ardh/fIvUbdjG3Jo_|title=Ardh – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack|date=6 June 2022|publisher=Jiosaavn|access-date=6 June 2022|archive-date=12 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231012153012/https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/ardh/fIvUbdjG3Jo_|url-status=live}}

| recorded = 2021

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| genre = Feature film soundtrack

| length = 28:47

| language = Hindi

| label = Zee Music Company

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The music of the film is composed by Palash Munchal with lyrics written by Palak Muchhal, Kunaal Vermaa, Palash Muchhal, Parry and Kuwar Virk.