The Vvaan has introduced a new devotional song titled Chhathi Maiya, bringing the traditions and cultural significance of Chhath Puja into the spotlight of mainstream Hindi cinema. Featuring Tamannaah Bhatia and Sidharth Malhotra, the song was released on September 10, 2026, ahead of the film’s theatrical release on September 25. The track presents Chhath Puja as an important part of the story rather than using the festival only as a visual backdrop.
The song focuses on Tamannaah Bhatia’s character and her faith in Chhathi Maiya. According to reports, the music video shows her participating in Chhath Puja despite a difficult situation, while Sidharth Malhotra’s character initially questions her decision. The narrative then moves towards an emotional moment involving an accident and what the characters perceive as a miraculous development.
One of the notable aspects of Chhathi Maiya is its attempt to visually represent the rituals associated with Chhath Puja. The festival is particularly significant in Bihar and is also widely observed in parts of Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand. The music video places the characters within the festival environment and shows women participating in the traditional observances.
This approach gives the song a cultural identity that goes beyond a conventional Bollywood devotional track. Instead of simply using religious imagery to establish an emotional atmosphere, the video attempts to incorporate elements of the festival into the characters’ lives and the film’s narrative.
Tamannaah Bhatia’s presence is particularly important to the presentation of the song. Her character becomes the emotional centre of the sequence, with her faith forming a key part of the narrative. The actress has described the song as an attempt to bring the pride and cultural identity associated with Bihar and Patna to a wider Hindi-film audience.
Sidharth Malhotra’s character provides a contrasting perspective in the song. His initial questioning of Tamannaah’s faith creates a dramatic element before the story moves towards a more spiritual conclusion. This allows the song to function not only as a devotional sequence but also as a piece of storytelling within the larger film.
The musical contribution is another important part of Chhathi Maiya. Vishal Mishra has provided both the vocals and music for the track, while Kaushal Kishore has written the lyrics. The combination gives the song a contemporary Hindi-film presentation while keeping its central theme rooted in devotion. Times of India has also confirmed Vishal Mishra as the singer and composer and Kaushal Kishore as the lyricist.
The song also represents an effort to bring a regional cultural tradition to a national mainstream audience. Chhath Puja has a strong cultural connection with Bihar and neighbouring regions, but representations of the festival have historically appeared less frequently in large-scale mainstream Hindi cinema compared with festivals such as Diwali, Holi or Navratri.
By placing Chhath at the centre of a major film song, The Vvaan gives the festival greater visibility among audiences who may not be familiar with its traditions. The visual treatment of the rituals, costumes and devotional atmosphere helps establish the cultural setting for viewers outside the regions where Chhath is traditionally celebrated.
However, cultural representation in mainstream cinema also comes with the responsibility of presenting traditions with care. A festival with deep religious and social significance cannot be reduced entirely to a decorative cinematic sequence. In the case of Chhathi Maiya, the song appears to make an effort to connect the ritual with the characters’ emotions and personal beliefs rather than treating it only as background imagery.
The absence of legendary singer Sharda Sinha’s voice may nevertheless be noticeable to audiences familiar with Chhath music. Sinha’s association with Chhath songs has given her music a special place in the cultural memory of the festival. Her voice has become closely associated with traditional Chhath celebrations, making comparisons inevitable whenever a mainstream Hindi film attempts to portray the festival through music.
At the same time, Chhathi Maiya should be viewed as a contemporary film song rather than as a replacement for traditional Chhath music. Vishal Mishra brings a modern Hindi-film sound to the track, allowing the song to reach a broader audience while maintaining its devotional focus.
The timing of the song’s release is also significant. The Vvaan is scheduled to arrive in theatres on September 25, 2026, and the song functions as part of the film’s promotional campaign. The film is described as a fantasy mystery thriller directed by Deepak Kumar Mishra and features Tamannaah Bhatia and Sidharth Malhotra along with Sunil Grover, Maniesh Paul, Shweta Tiwari and Anup Soni.
Chhathi Maiya therefore serves multiple purposes. It is a devotional song, a cultural showcase and an important promotional element for The Vvaan. More importantly, it introduces a festival deeply associated with Bihar to a mainstream Hindi-film audience through a story involving faith and personal crisis.
The song’s greatest strength lies in its cultural focus. By giving Chhath Puja a visible role in a major Bollywood production, The Vvaan creates an opportunity for audiences across India to see aspects of a tradition that may not often receive such prominent representation in commercial Hindi cinema.
The track may also generate conversations about how regional traditions are adapted for mainstream entertainment. While cinematic interpretation inevitably involves creative changes, respectful attention to rituals and cultural context can help make such representation more meaningful.
Overall, Chhathi Maiya is more than a promotional song for The Vvaan. It attempts to bring the faith, atmosphere and cultural identity surrounding Chhath Puja into a mainstream Hindi-film narrative. Tamannaah Bhatia and Sidharth Malhotra provide the cinematic presence, while Vishal Mishra and Kaushal Kishore contribute the music and lyrics.
Although some viewers may miss the unmistakable traditional presence associated with Sharda Sinha’s Chhath songs, the new track takes a contemporary route. Its importance lies in giving Bihar’s Chhath tradition a prominent place within a major Hindi film and introducing its cultural details to a wider audience.