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      • Screenwriter Niren Bhatt had confirmed in an interview with Mid-Day that Munjya is based on Maharashtrian folklore. The upanayana ceremony, which is customarily performed when a boy is seven years old, involves tying a sacred thread around the boy's torso and waist in many Hindu families. The boy is called "Munjya" after he puts on the thread.
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    Aug 25, 2024 · Screenwriter Niren Bhatt had confirmed in an interview with Mid-Day that Munjya is based on Maharashtrian folklore. The upanayana ceremony, which is customarily performed when a boy is seven years old, involves tying a sacred thread around the boy's torso and waist in many Hindu families.

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    Jun 11, 2024 · Munjya Real Ghost Story: The movie revolves around a young man, who unveils a vengeful spirit after visiting his native village. Know the real story behind this ghost.

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    According to Bhatt, Munjya is perceived as a creature that is both monstrous and childlike due to dying at a young age. Munjya tends to trouble people to fulfill its desires, often fixating on marriage. Munjya's are not usually malevolent; rather, they are seen as immature and petty nuisances.

  7. www.firstpost.com › entertainment › munjya-decoding'Munjya': Decoding the folklore this horror-comedy is based ...

    May 28, 2024 · To give the credit where it’s due first, this theme, based on the story by Yogesh Chandekar, has never been attempted before in Hindi film landscape. Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar and written (dialogue and screenplay) by Niren Bhatt, Munjya is a tale all the way from the mysterious and marvelous Konkan coast.

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    Munjya real story explained - Maharashtrian folklore explained. Screenwriter Niren Bhatt had confirmed in an interview with Mid-Day that Munjya is based on Maharashtrian folklore.

  9. www.indiatoday.in › movies › bollywoodMunjya success decoded How star-less film turned blockbuster ...

    Jul 1, 2024 · 'Munjya' is based on an Indian legend, a Konkan folklore which explores the myth of ‘munjya’ - an adolescent boy's spirit wanting to fulfill incomplete desires. Aditya said the film's story is its biggest USP because it resonates with the audience's current emotions.

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    Jun 10, 2024 · The screenplay written by Niren Bhatt, Munjya is a tale from the mysterious and marvellous Konkan coast. The rich visuals only add extravagance and eeriness to a story that has completely been hidden from Bollywood. Munjya is acclaimed as the first CGI film, starring an animated character.