Raja Raghuvanshi murder case to be turned into a film; family hopes to present correct image of Meghalaya: Deets Inside

Time of India

4 days ago

The real-life murder case of Indore-based businessman Raja Raghuvanshi, who was killed during his honeymoon in Meghalaya, is now being turned into a film. The crime, which made national headlines earlier this year, shocked the country with its twists of betrayal and horror.
Now, the victim's family has agreed to share his story on the big screen—hoping to bring justice and truth to light.
Family gives green signal for film
As reported by PTI, Raja's family has given their permission for the film, which is tentatively titled 'Honeymoon in Shillong'. 'We gave our consent for the upcoming film on the murder case. We believe that if we do not bring the story of my brother's murder on the big screen, people will not be able to know who was right and who was wrong?' said Raja's elder brother Sachin.
The film aims to show not just what happened, but also who was really at fault. It's a way for the family to share Raja's side of the story with the public.
Brother wants truth about Meghalaya
Raja's other brother, Vipin, said the family also wants to highlight that the state of Meghalaya should not be seen in a bad light because of the incident. 'We want to present the correct image of Meghalaya through the film,' he said. The family believes the film can help clear misunderstandings and show that the crime should not reflect badly on the place itself.
Director says betrayal must stop
The film is being directed by SP Nimbawat, who shared that the idea behind the project is to give a strong message. 'Through our film, we want to give a message to the public that such incidents of betrayal should be stopped,' he said. He added that the script is ready and the team is preparing for the shoot.
Most of filming in Indore
Without naming any actors, Nimbawat said, '80 per cent of its shooting will be done in Indore and the remaining 20 per cent in different areas of Meghalaya.'
This way, the film will stay close to both Raja's hometown and the place where the shocking events unfolded.
The crime that shocked India
Raja had travelled to Meghalaya in May with his wife, Sonam, for their honeymoon. But days later, he went missing. His body was found on 2 June in a deep gorge near a waterfall in the Sohra area (also known as Cherrapunji) in East Khasi Hills district. The case soon turned darker when police arrested eight people in connection with the murder, including Raja's wife Sonam and her suspected lover, Raj Kushwaha.