' Waack Girls ' is created and directed by Padma Shri awardee Sooni Taraporevala and co-written by Sooni, Iyanah Bativala and Ronny Sen. The cast includes Mekhola Bose, Rytasha Rathore, Anasua Chowdhury, Chrisann Pereira, Priyam Saha , Ruby Sah, Achintya Bose alongside acclaimed actors Barun Chanda , Lillete Dubey and the late Nitesh Pandey in pivotal roles. On Thursday, the makers unveiled the show's trailer.
The trailer for Waack Girls whisks "viewers away to the lively streets of Kolkata, where the vibrant rhythm of waacking--a dynamic dance form largely unknown in India--intertwines with themes of friendship, resilience, and defiant self-expression. It showcases a diverse ensemble of young women, all united by their love for dance; offering an intimate glimpse into the lives of these six unapologetic Waack Girls, each with their own unique story." Portraying the role of an expert waacker and the team's choreographer, Mekhola Bose in a press note shared, "Waacking is an amazing medium for self-expression through movement and emotion.
For me, it has been an important tool for self-exploration. Collaborating with Sooni was a dream come true; she truly understands the art of storytelling through dance. Waack Girls embodies resilience, passion, and the raw beauty of self-expression, and I'm incredibly proud to bring this story to life with such talented actors.
It's an honor to showcase why waacking deserves a prominent place on the global stage." Rytasha Rathore, who plays th.