In a landmark moment for world cinema, the muhurat ceremony of Me No Pause Me Play took place in Madh, Mumbai — officially launching the first-ever global film centered entirely on menopause, a topic long marginalized in both pop culture and public discourse.
At the heart of this historic initiative is producer Suraj Singh Mas, whose bold vision brings menopause — a natural yet taboo subject — to the cinematic spotlight for the very first time. Co-producing alongside lead actor and producer Manoj Kumar Sharma, the film features a powerful cast including Kamya Punjabi, Deepshikha Nagpal, Karan Singh Chhabra, Arham Abbasi, Amiee Misobbah (a Dubai-based actress), and Suraj Singh Mas himself. Also supporting the project is Sandeep Yadav, Marketing Head at Reliance.
Directed by Samar K Mukherjee and written by Manoj Kumar Sharma, the film is based on the acclaimed book Me No Pause Me Play, which has already touched thousands of lives by initiating critical conversations around menopause. The screenplay and dialogues have been crafted by Shakil Qureshi and Manoj Kumar Sharma, while Akram Khan serves as Director of Photography. The project is being produced under the banners of Mirrro Films and Digifilming, with Reliance Entertainment as the official media partner. Shweta Mukherjee serves as executive producer.
Me No Pause Me Play sheds light on a stage of life that every woman experiences, yet rarely speaks about openly. Mood swings, anxiety, hormonal shifts, body pain, emotional vulnerability — these symptoms are real and deserve attention, not stigma. The film aims to deconstruct the shame surrounding menopause and elevate the conversation to one of empathy, dignity, and empowerment.
Director Samar K Mukherjee stated:
“Cinema has the power to change perceptions. This film is more than storytelling — it’s an awakening. Menopause is real, it’s painful, and it’s time we acknowledged it.”
Lead actress Kamya Punjabi added at the muhurat:
“It’s time to break the silence. Menopause is not a pause in life — it’s a powerful transformation that needs support, recognition, and open discussion.”
Producer Suraj Singh Mas expressed his commitment to making meaningful cinema that challenges societal silence:
“This film is not just a production — it’s a movement. Millions of women go through menopause in silence. It’s time we gave them a voice.”
Me No Pause Me Play stands as more than a cinematic venture — it is a cultural revolution, a pioneering effort to normalize menopause in mainstream media and inspire global conversation.
