Honeymoon in Shillong” — A Film Based on the Raja Raghuvanshi Murder Case

Film Overview & Background

• A feature film tentatively titled Honeymoon in Shillong, is underway, depicting the sensational murder case of Raja Raghuvanshi, a 29‑year‑old transport businessman from Indore, who disappeared and was later found dead in Meghalaya during his honeymoon in May–June 2025
• The director at the helm is S P Nimbawat, and the Raghuvanshi family has officially given their consent for the film’s production
  

Production Scope & Creative Intent

• According to Rashin Raghuvanshi’s brothers, legal and logistics are finalized. 80% of shooting is to take place in Indore and 20% in Meghalaya (locations tied to the actual events)
• The film aims to depict a message against betrayal and shed light on the truth behind the events, as per the family’s vision

Real Events vs Creative Interpretation

• While the script has been cleared by the family, Raja’s brother Vipin Raghuvanshi cautions that the film will be only ~50% factual, with creative dramatization to enhance narrative impact
• The family insists that “only the truth must be shown”, and hopes to avoid sensationalism while still ensuring audience engagement
  

Recap of the Original Case

• Raja and his wife Sonam Raghuvanshi went missing in Meghalaya on May 23, 2025 during their honeymoon. On June 2, Raja’s decomposed body was found in a gorge near Wei Sawdong Falls in Sohra (Cherrapunji)
• Investigators concluded that it was a premeditated murder, allegedly orchestrated by Sonam in collusion with her alleged lover Raj Kushwaha and a group of hired killers
• Sonam surrendered in Ghazipur and was arrested. Multiple accomplices have been arrested, and a Special Investigation Team (SIT) is handling the case
  

Family Stance & Legal Developments

• The Raghuvanshi family, led by brothers Sachin and Vipin, came forward publicly to support the film project. They want to ensure Raja’s story is told correctly, while also protecting the image of Meghalaya by working collaboratively on the project.
• Vipin visited the crime scene, performed a puja, collected Raja’s death certificate, and is actively opposing bail pleas for some of the co‑accused
  

Aamir Khan Rumors Debunked

• Despite speculation, reports linking Aamir Khan to the film adaptation have been denied by the actor. He is not involved in the project as of now

Summary

The film Honeymoon in Shillong will dramatize the mysterious and tragic murder of Raja Raghuvanshi—a case that captivated India in mid‑2025. With family consent, the film is directed by S P Nimbawat, blending real events with dramatized storytelling. While production is underway, casting details remain undisclosed. The family hopes the film will clarify the truth and deliver a social message against betrayal, though creative liberties are acknowledged in the narrative.