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Film On Raja Raghuvanshis Murder To Be Shot Soon: Why Did Family Approve Honeymoon in Shillong? Know All Details
New Delhi: A movie based on the sensational murder of Indore-based businessman Raja Raghuvanshi by his wife is currently under development, following a case that sent shockwaves across the nation. The movie is reportedly titled Honeymoon in Shillong and will be helmed by director SP Nimbawat, known for directing Kabbadi (2018). Speaking to ANI, Raja Raghuvanshi's brother, Vipin Raghuvanshi, said the family has approved the making of the film and also hopes it will help correct the image of Meghalaya. '...Sonam damaged the reputation of Meghalaya. This movie will have a positive impact on the state by portraying it in a favourable light. The public should be made aware of the actions taken by the Meghalaya Police against Sonam. The film will be directed by SP Nimbawat, and we have given our consent for its production,' he said. #WATCH | Indore, MP | On the movie, 'Honeymoon in Shillong', based on the murder case of his brother Raja Raghuvanshi, Vipin Raghuvanshi says, "...Sonam damaged the reputation of Meghalaya. This movie will have a positive impact on the state by portraying it in a favourable… — ANI (@ANI) July 29, 2025 When asked about further details, such as the cast and release date, Vipin said those would be kept under wraps. He also revealed that the movie will be shot in Indore and Meghalaya and will revolve around the events that led up to Raja's death during a honeymoon trip to Meghalaya with his wife, Sonam. He added that the script for the film is reportedly complete. Speaking to ANI, director SP Nimbawat said, '...It is a murder mystery... We will ensure that the movie is good and that talented Bollywood actors play the roles. The shooting will take place in Indore and Shillong.' #WATCH | Indore, MP | On the movie, 'Honeymoon in Shillong', based on the murder case of Raja Raghuvanshi, the director of the movie, SP Nimbawat says, "...It is a murder will ensure that the movie is good and that talented Bollywood actors play the roles. The… — ANI (@ANI) July 29, 2025 What Was the Meghalaya Murder Case? Raja Raghuvanshi went to Meghalaya on a honeymoon trip with his wife Sonam in May 2025. He went missing soon after, and a search for him and his wife was launched. On June 2, his mutilated body was recovered from a deep gorge near a waterfall in the Sohra area (also known as Cherrapunji) in East Khasi Hills district. Police have arrested eight people, including Sonam- the main accused and her suspected lover, Raj Kushwaha. Three of the accused have been granted bail.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
Film on Raja Raghuvanshi murder case to be shot in Indore, Shillong; SP Nimbawat to direct the Meghalaya murder mystery
A film based on the murder of Indore-based businessman Raja Raghuvanshi is in the making, months after the crime sent ripples through the country. Sonam Raghuvanshi and Raja Raghuvanshi. (Right) Director SP Nimbawat(Photo: X and Instagram) Filmmaker SP Nimbawat (known for helming Kabbadi, 2018) confirmed the project, adding that Raja's family had given their consent. Speaking about the film, tentatively titled Honeymoon in Shillong, the filmmaker tells us, 'Dil mein dard to sabhi ke tha; this is one of the biggest subjects in recent times, and if not me someone else would have made the film. It's a complete package of relationship, marriage, murder, adventure and the entire nation has followed it.' Earlier, Raja's brothers Sachin and Vipin told PTI, 'We gave our consent for the upcoming film on the murder case. We believe that if we do not bring the story of [our] brother's murder on the big screen, people will not know who was right.' The brothers also want to 'present the correct image of Meghalaya' through the film. Meanwhile, Nimbawat says the film's broader storyline is ready: 'I have prepared the broader storyline and we are now bringing scriptwriters and hope to begin shooting later this year, after locking the script and cast. Eighty percent will be shot in Indore and the remaining in Shillong.' On how much fact and fiction the project will be he says, 'The broader story will remain the same but to mount a feature film for the big screen we will package it with other fictional elements too." Raja Raghuvanshi had travelled to Meghalaya with his wife Sonam in May. Days after he went missing, his mutilated body was found on June 2 in a deep gorge near a waterfall in the Sohra area (also known as Cherrapunji) in East Khasi Hills district. Police arrested eight people, including Raja's wife Sonam Raghuvanshi, and her suspected lover, Raj Kushwaha.
Mint
2 days ago
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Meghalaya honeymoon murder to hit big screens? Raja Raghuvanshi's family gives consent; cast, shooting
Meghalaya honeymoon murder: The chilling case in which Indore-based transport businessman Raja Raghuvanshi was killed during his honeymoon, will now be made into a movie. Family members of the deceased have consented to a movie on the crime, which sent shockwaves across the nation following the arrest of his wife Sonam and her suspected lover, Raj Kushwaha. The movie is being directed by SP Nimbawat, and is tentatively titled 'Honeymoon in Shillong,' reported newswire PTI. The film's director revealed that the script is complete and ready for production. Shooting will take place in Indore, the hometown of the couple, and in various locations across Meghalaya, where Raja's body was tragically discovered. '80 per cent of its shooting will be done in Indore and the remaining 20 per cent in different areas of Meghalaya,' SP Nimbawat told reporters. Raja Raghuvanshi had travelled to Meghalaya with his wife Sonam in May. Days after he went missing, his mutilated body was found on June 2 in a deep gorge near a waterfall in the Sohra area (also known as Cherrapunji) in East Khasi Hills district. Without revealing the names of the actors of the movie, director SP Nimbawat said: '...It is a murder will ensure that the movie is good and that talented Bollywood actors play the roles,' reported ANI. Raja Raghuvanshi's brother, Sachin, said the family consented to a movie on the chilling crime to bring the truth about his brother's murder to light. "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?" Raghuvanshi's elder brother, Sachin, told reporters. Weeks after the brutal murder of Indore-based businessman Raja Raghuvanshi during his honeymoon, his family performed a puja at the crime scene in Meghalaya on Thursday. Raja and Sonam, who were married on May 11, went missing on 23 May during their honeymoon in Shillong. According to the police, Sonam Raghuvanshi had allegedly plotted Raja's murder with her lover, Raj Kushwaha. Three others — Akash Rajput, Vishal Singh Chauhan, and Anand Kurmi — allegedly assisted in the crime.
Time of India
2 days ago
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- Time of India
'Honeymoon in Shillong': Mumbai film company to shoot a movie based on Indore's Raja Raghuwanshi murder
A feature film based on the shocking murder of Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi is in the works, with a poster unveiled on Tuesday by his brother during a press briefing in Indore. Titled Honeymoon in Shillong, the film will depict the events surrounding Raja's murder during his honeymoon trip to Meghalaya. Murdered by his wife Raja was allegedly killed by his wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi, and her accomplices in Sohra, Cherrapunji, during a trek near Wei Sawdong Falls. His body was recovered on 2 June 2025 from a gorge, showing severe head injuries believed to have been caused by a machete. Production team and script details The film will be produced by Varsha TV and Film Production and directed by SP Nimbawat, with casting handled by Akash Sharma. According to Vipin Raghuvanshi, Raja's brother, the storyline aims to reflect the horror and betrayal of the incident. 'I have read the script. The suspense has been maintained. The story stays close to the events that unfolded,' he said. Also Read: 'I didn't die… I was killed,' reads poster outside Raja Raghuvanshi's home as family demands CBI probe Family hopes film will reveal the truth Raja's family claims the narrative will remain rooted in facts. 'While the police and courts are doing their job, this film will also speak the truth. Raja went to Shillong for his honeymoon, and he was killed there. This act tarnished the image of Shillong too,' the family said. Live Events Script changes and creative inputs Responding to questions about script modifications, the family mentioned they had suggested changes and would consult the writer. 'We only want the truth to be shown,' Vipin added. A contribution to justice, says family They expressed hope that the film would raise public awareness and serve as a contribution to the pursuit of justice. 'The police have done commendable work. The chargesheet is expected to be filed soon, and before Raja's 13th-day rituals, all the accused had been taken into custody. We will share this film with the Meghalaya Police too, it's our way of contributing to justice,' Vipin said. Also Read: Marriage, Honeymoon and Murder: Timeline of shocking Indore missing couple case in Meghalaya Accused in custody The murder investigation led to the arrest of Sonam Raghuvanshi, who surrendered in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, and her alleged lover Raj Kushwaha, along with Akash Rajput, Anand Kurmi, and Vishal Chauhan. All five remain in judicial custody. Three others accused of aiding the crime or tampering with evidence have also been arrested; some of them have been granted bail. Vipin Raghuvanshi continues to pursue justice and has demanded narco-analysis tests and opposed bail for the accused.
Time of India
2 days ago
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- Time of India
'Honeymoon in Shillong': Movie on Raja Raghuvanshi murder case is only '50% true', claims brother
Raja Raghuvanshi's shocking murder has sparked a lot of attention, turning it into a powerful narrative fit for a film adaptation. Although early speculation linked Aamir Khan to the project, new information indicates that he is not involved. Instead, another director is taking charge of the true-crime film, though key details like casting and release plans are still under wraps. Here's what we know so far. Honeymoon in Shillong, movie on Raja Raghuvanshi's murder case in the works, but who's making it? Titled Honeymoon in Shillong, the upcoming film is being helmed by director SP Nimbawat. It will delve into the events leading up to Raja Raghuvanshi's murder, the subsequent police investigation, and the shocking arrests, including those of his wife, Sonam, and her alleged lover, Raj Kushwaha. During a press conference with ANI, Raja's brother, Vipin Raghuvanshi, shared that the script is nearly finished and should be completed in about a month and a half. When asked about the cast and crew, he mentioned only the director's name and chose not to reveal any details about the actors involved. #WATCH | Indore, MP | On the movie, 'Honeymoon in Shillong', based on the murder case of his brother Raja Raghuvanshi, Vipin Raghuvanshi says, "...Sonam damaged the reputation of Meghalaya. This movie will have a positive impact on the state by portraying it in a favourable… Will Honeymoon in Shillong be entirely true? According to the victim's brother, Vipin Raghuvanshi, the upcoming film Honeymoon in Shillong will depict roughly 50% of the true events surrounding the case. The rest is expected to be fictionalized, with the filmmakers taking creative liberties to make the story more engaging for viewers. While the core narrative, including the murder, investigation, and arrests, will stay rooted in reality, some elements such as character interactions, specific scenes, or subplots may be altered or dramatized. Vipin stressed the need to treat the real-life tragedy with care, while also giving the creators space to craft a version of the story that connects with audiences on an emotional level. Honeymoon in Shillong director SP Nimbawat talks about the film ANI also spoke to SP Nimbawat, who said that they are in the process of deciding which Bollywood actors will be cast in the movie. He mentioned that the script and story have been approved by the victim's family, and the team is now moving full throttle with the production. #WATCH | Indore, MP | On the movie, 'Honeymoon in Shillong', based on the murder case of Raja Raghuvanshi, the director of the movie, SP Nimbawat says, "...It is a murder will ensure that the movie is good and that talented Bollywood actors play the roles. The… What is the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case? Raja Raghuvanshi, a 29-year-old businessman from Indore, was murdered in a shocking incident during his honeymoon in Meghalaya in May–June 2025. He disappeared after a trek near Wei Sawdong Falls, and his body was discovered on June 2 in a gorge, showing severe head injuries believed to be caused by a machete. The investigation revealed that his wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi, had allegedly planned the murder with the help of her lover, Raj Kushwaha, and three hired men, Akash Rajput, Anand Kurmi, and Vishal Chauhan. Sonam surrendered to authorities two weeks later in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh. All five main accused are currently in judicial custody, while three others involved in aiding the crime or destroying evidence have also been arrested, with some granted bail. Raja's brother, Vipin Raghuvanshi, is actively pursuing justice, calling for narco-analysis tests and opposing bail for the accused
