Filmmaker Prakash Jha brings a measured touch of glamour to his upcoming socio-political drama Satyagraha with the inclusion of the song Aiyo ji hamri atariya mein, a sequence conceived not as ornamentation, but as narrative punctuation.
Long regarded for his uncompromising engagement with social and political realities, Jha views the song as a visual and emotional device that sharpens the film’s thematic contours.
“Such moments add texture to the storytelling,” he explains. “They help articulate a particular social mood. In Satyagraha, this number evokes the ambience of privilege and the casual camaraderie that often surrounds corruption.”
The track, composed as a thumri-electronic fusion, unfolds inside a sleek nightclub setting and serves as a dramatic marker of Ajay’s ascent as a powerful telecommunications tycoon. The choreography and staging mirror the seductive sheen of success, while quietly exposing the transactional underbelly that fuels it.
The sequence features international model Natasa Stankovic, whose performance anchors the scene with controlled energy and screen presence. Represented in India by TOABH, she brings a cross-cultural fluency to the number that blends seamlessly with the film’s contemporary aesthetic.
“Though she is from Croatia, she is deeply attuned to Indian dance forms. She suited the role perfectly and is electric on screen,” Jha adds.
Starring Amitabh Bachchan, Kareena Kapoor and Ajay Devgn in pivotal roles, Satyagraha arrives in theatres on August 30, positioning its musical interlude not as spectacle, but as a quiet, telling reflection of power, excess and moral compromise.are skin, imperfection, and the kind of glow that comes from owning your identity. The shoot oscillated between editorial minimalism and campaign clarity. In one frame, Riya wore just a skin tint and wet hair slicked back. In another, she pulled off a full glam transformation — complete with neon liner, power poses, and a stare that could stop traffic.