Tanuja Chandra shoots woman centric film Vaastav, in Mumbai

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Tanuja Chandra is currently shooting her new film, Vaastav, in Mumbai, continuing her strong focus on women-centric storytelling. The film stars Mahima Chaudhry in the lead role, portraying a fading actress determined to revive her career. In the story, her character chooses to adapt a real-life crime incident and bring it to the big screen, blending personal struggle with gripping drama. Tanuja Chandra, known for exploring intense emotional themes and strong female protagonists, has directed several films in the past. Although her earlier projects did not become major box-office hits, they were produced on modest budgets and appreciated for their content-driven narratives. With Vastav, also made on a relatively small budget, she hopes to strike a strong impact both critically and commerci