'Waack Girls' trailer: Prime's dance-driven story is all about self-discovery
What's the story
Amazon Prime Video unveiled the trailer for its upcoming drama series, Waack Girls, on Thursday (November 14).
Set in Kolkata, the new web series follows six young women who form a dance troupe dedicated to waacking—a dynamic dance style largely unknown in India.
The series promises to blend themes of friendship, resilience, and self-discovery with the rhythms of this unique dance form.
Series themes
'Waack Girls' explores personal challenges and societal norms
The trailer of Waack Girls gives a sneak peek into the lives of these six dancers, each with their own story to tell.
The series will delve into their adventures as they deal with personal issues, family dynamics, societal norms, and even rifts in their group.
It promises sharp punchlines, light-hearted moments, and music that will make you want to hit the dance floor.
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Release information
'Waack Girls' cast and global release details
Waack Girls boasts a stellar cast comprising Mekhola Bose, Rytasha Rathore, Anasua Chowdhury, Chrisann Pereira, Priyam Saha, Ruby Sah, Achintya Bose, and veteran actors Barun Chanda, Lillete Dubey, and the late Nitesh Pandey.
The series will stream on Prime Video in India and over 240 countries globally from November 22.
It will be released in Hindi with Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada dubs.
Actor's statement
Mekhola expressed excitement about 'Waack Girls'
Mekhola expressed her excitement about the project.
She said, "Waacking is an amazing medium for self-expression through movement and emotion. For me, it has been an important tool for self-exploration."
She further said that working with director Sooni Taraporevala was a dream come true as she truly understands storytelling through dance.