Stars Unite for 'Fragile' Film on Fragile X Syndrome
Celebrities join special screening of “Fragile” to raise awareness about Fragile X Syndrome in Mumbai.
Mumbai: A star-studded evening unfolded in Mumbai at the special screening of the short film Fragile, a poignant cinematic piece that seeks to raise awareness about Fragile X Syndrome—a rare genetic condition impacting children and families both physically and emotionally.
Headlined and produced by actors Rajniesh Duggall and Anand Pachigar, the film not only showcases impactful storytelling but also advocates a meaningful cause. Directed by Dheeraj Singh, Fragile presents emotionally resonant performances from a talented ensemble cast including Amruta Khanvilkar, Govvind Namdev, Pravin Singh Sisodia, Abhishek Patel, and Gauri Shankar.
The event was jointly hosted by Rajniesh Duggall, Anand Pachigar, and Shalini N. Kedia, Chairperson of Fragile X Society, India. With support from Prescon Group, the screening was more than a cinematic showcase—it was a movement to inform and educate the public about Fragile X Syndrome through the influential medium of film.
The red carpet event witnessed an enthusiastic turnout of well-known personalities from the film and television industry. Among the prominent attendees were Hiten Tejwani, Sudhanshu Pandey, Sharad Malhotra, Shyam Kaushal, Darshan Kumar, Rohit Roy, Manasi Roy, Harjinder Singh, Shishir Sharma, Deepti Sadwani, Biswapati Sarkar, Rahul Tewary, Anand Kumar, Nivedita Basu, Sandeep Yadav, Siddharth Kadam, Vindhya Tiwari, Vinod Suryavanshi, Vinita Ratan, Pravin Sirohi, Munna S, Jayesh Sheth, Ashish Kejriwal, Abhishek Patel, and Gauri Shankar, among others.
The evening commenced with a heartfelt welcome by the hosts and proceeded to the screening of Fragile, which visibly moved the audience. The emotional weight of the film led to a series of post-screening media interactions where actors and guests expressed admiration for the film's sensitive portrayal of a rarely discussed condition.
Many attendees acknowledged that this was their first time learning about Fragile X Syndrome, emphasizing the crucial role of such creative initiatives in spotlighting overlooked health issues.
The evening concluded with light-hearted interactions, photographs, and a shared sentiment: that Fragile deserves a far-reaching impact. With the combined strength of cinema and social responsibility, the film stands as a beacon of awareness and empathy.
