Me No Pause Me Play: India’s first film on menopause sparks a revolution in womanhood

Breaking barriers and rewriting narratives, Digifilming and Mirrro Films unveil “Me No Pause Me Play” — India’s first Hindi feature film centered on menopause, an unspoken yet transformative phase in every woman’s life. Scheduled to release on November 28, 2025, the film marks a historic moment in Indian cinema and social dialogue.
Adapted from the acclaimed book by Manoj Kumar Sharma, who also pens the screenplay and serves as producer, Me No Pause Me Play dares to voice the emotions, struggles, and triumphs of women embracing change with courage. Directed by Samar K Mukherjee, the film features a stellar cast including Kamya Punjabi, Deepshikha Nagpal, Manoj Kumar Sharma, Aman Verma and Sudha Chandran, alongside Amiee Misobbah and Aman Verma — each portraying raw, relatable experiences of womanhood.

At its core, the film challenges the long-standing taboo around menopause — a topic often brushed aside, yet deeply integral to women’s health and identity. With powerful storytelling and evocative visuals by cinematographer Akram Khan, Me No Pause Me Play transforms silence into strength, and stigma into celebration.

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Director Samar K Mukherjee shares, “This film is not just about menopause — it’s about reclaiming womanhood in all its phases. Every woman deserves to be seen, heard, and celebrated, no matter her age or stage.”

Leading actress Kamya Punjabi adds, “Through this film, we’re starting a conversation that should have begun long ago. It’s time to change how we see maturity — not as decline, but as discovery.”

With dialogues by Shakeel Qureshi and Manoj Kumar Sharma, the film weaves humor, heartbreak, and hope into a cinematic experience that’s both emotional and awakening.

Me No Pause Me Play isn’t just a film — it’s a movement. A cultural shift urging society to acknowledge menopause as a milestone, not a misfortune, and to celebrate every woman’s resilience as she transitions into her most authentic self.