Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Behind The Vvaan’s Dramatic Chhathi Maiya Water Scene
A new video shows how a song in The Vvaan was made.
The song includes Chhath Puja traditions and a dramatic water scene.
In the scene, Tamannaah Bhatia falls into the water and is rescued by Sidharth Malhotra’s character.
The filmmakers built a large set and carefully filmed the sequence.
Tamannaah said she knew little about Chhath Puja before making the song.
She learned that devotees may fast without water for 36 hours.
She also admired the festival’s respect for both the rising and setting Sun.
Tamannaah said the emotional scene made her eyes fill with tears.
A behind-the-scenes video shows how The Vvaan’s Chhathi Maiya song was filmed.
Tamannaah Bhatia’s character falls into water, hits her head on a stone, and is rescued by Sidharth Malhotra’s character.
The sequence features elaborate sets, detailed camerawork, and several Chhath rituals.
Tamannaah said she learned about Chhath Puja’s difficult 36-hour fast while filming the song.
The Vvaan marks Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia’s first film together and released in theatres on September 25.
- Who
- Actors Tamannaah Bhatia and Sidharth Malhotra, along with director Deepak Kumar Misra and cinematographer Manu Anand, are associated with the sequence.
- What
- A behind-the-scenes video shows the making of The Vvaan’s Chhathi Maiya song, including a dramatic water rescue scene.
- When
- The film was reported as released in theatres on September 25; the articles do not specify the year.
- Where
- The sequence was filmed on an elaborate set; Tamannaah also discussed seeing Chhath Puja celebrations at Juhu beach in Mumbai.
- Why
- The video was shared to show the filmmaking process, the scale of the song, and the effort behind its rituals and dramatic moments.
- Film
- The Vvaan: Force of The Forrest
- Song
- Chhathi Maiya
- Key scene
- Tamannaah Bhatia falls into water, hits her head on a stone, and is rescued by Sidharth Malhotra’s character.
- Festival detail
- Tamannaah said Chhath devotees may observe a 36-hour fast without water.
- Director
- Deepak Kumar Misra
- Director of photography
- Manu Anand
- Production
- Produced by Shobha Kapoor and Ektaa Kapoor and backed by Balaji Telefilms.