Anand Pachigar, Rajniesh Duggall & Fragile X Society Organize a Special Evening in Mumbai, India
Mumbai, July 22, 2025 – A special screening of the short film Fragile was organized in Mumbai. Celebrities and social changemakers joined forces to raise awareness about Fragile X Syndrome, a rare genetic condition that impacts children emotionally and physically.
A Film With a Purpose
Produced and starred by Rajniesh Duggall and Anand Pachigar, the film is directed by Dheeraj Singh. It brings to light the problems encountered by families with this under-publicized condition, highlighting the issue of being ‘fragile’ in their day-to-day lives.
Starring Amruta Khanvilkar, Govind Namdev, Pravin Singh Sisidia, Abhishek Patel, and Gauri Shankar, all of whom deliver heart-wrenching performances.
Star-Studded Turnout
The screening received great support from the film and television fraternity. Stars such as Hiten Tejwani, Sudhanshu Pandey, Sharad Malhotra, Darshan Kumar, Rohit Roy, Shishir Sharma, and Deepti Sadhwani were among the numerous ones who attended. This showcases the solidarity in raising awareness for those who are often seen as ‘fragile’ due to the syndrome.
Others who attended were Biswapati Sarkar, Rahul Tewary, Anand Kumar, Nivedita Basu, Vindhya Tiwari, Vinita Ratan, and others. They came to support the meaningful message of the film.
Touching Hearts Through Cinema
The night was opened by a warm welcome from the hosts, followed by the screening. The movie left most people emotional. It presented a raw, unfiltered glimpse of an illness that not many had heard of before, showcasing lives that are deemed ‘fragile’ due to the challenges they face.
During post-screening interactions, guests commended the team’s endeavor. They emphasized the significance of leveraging cinema as a medium to bring social change.
Hope for Wider Awareness
The evening concluded with conversations, grins, and photos—and a collective wish that Fragile travels far and far. The message was evident: narrative has the power to ignite change, and Fragile is one step in the positive direction that seeks to strengthen understanding and support for those often considered ‘fragile’.
