Mumbai, June 23, 2025 – On the evening of June 21, 2025, Mumbai witnessed an unforgettable celebration of courage, creativity, and community at the private premiere of The Protagonist Show and the book launch of Sheroes Amongst Us – Real Women Real Stories. Powered by Etherwire.ai, a Multiplaylist Platform, and F13 Happenings, this intimate and electrifying event blended cinematic storytelling with real-life heroism, packaged in a way that no one was expecting, leaving a lasting impact on all attendees.
Sheroes Amongst US, Co- Authored by Falguni Desai & Dr. Amit Nagpal is more than a book – it’s a living testimony to the unyielding spirit of women who’ve turned adversity into achievement. Through deeply personal stories of grit, grace, and transformation, the authors bring forth unsung heroines who inspire everyday acts of courage. The event celebrated these Sheroes in full glory, not just as characters on a page, but as real women who continue to shape their communities and their own destinies.
Speaking about the event and book, Jyoti Rai, Founder of Etherwire.ai and a featured Sheroe said, “While directing a show inspired by books we wanted to make a family entertainer and what came out was a masterclass of lessons , taking books to masses in reimagined ways. Movies or documentaries are made on books; we made family entertainer as a tribute to authors”
The narratives deeply resonated emotions in the students, entrepreneurs, professionals, and families, many of whom were moved to share their own journeys, dreams, and struggles, inspired to embrace their roles as protagonists in their own lives.
Heartfelt reflections from Colonel S. S. Chandhoke,Vaisshali Babu, Ranjana Maitra, underscored how the stories sparked personal memories and aspirations. Emotional tributes continued as Maithilee Shirgaonkar Jamsandekar, Neha Huddar, and Divya Momaya, championed the power of shared resilience.
Shashie Verma, Filmmaker and Actor, whose production house collaborated on the project, said, “The world is short of a million stories, and Sceneworks with Etherwire is here to bridge that gap. It was full of learnings meeting these Sheroes.
CS (Dr) Shilpi Thapar, a protagonist, shared, “Seeing our stories of grit and grace on screen was magical, celebrating every woman’s courage.”
Falguni Desai, Co- Author of the book, Sheroes Amongst Us, added, “The Protagonist Show is a family-friendly celebration of women rewriting their narratives. Collaborating with Jyoti’s team was remarkable.”
Rajani Tiwari, Protagonist, who was present with her family and friends called it as a “Unforgettable experience, it was surreal — like meeting a mirror with memories. What made it unforgettable was the love in the room — friends, family, and faith in every gaze. “
Roma Balwani, Co-Founder of RB Foundation and CEO of IDCA, encapsulated the night: “This wasn’t just a celebration—it was a call to every woman, student, and dreamer: You are the story. You are the protagonist.”