Punjab Newsline | Rohtak
A Haryanvi film 'Suraj Love Meenakshi' which began production two years ago and featured Rohtak-based Congress leader Himani Narwal, has now been released on YouTube. In the film, Himani played the role of actress Meenakshi’s close friend, often seen accompanying her to college.
Apart from being active in politics, Himani Narwal was also a talented artist who promoted Haryanvi dance at the college level. She had also participated in Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra, where she was seen in traditional Haryanvi attire. During the Haryana leg of the yatra, the welcome was marked with Haryanvi dance performances.
Actor Keshav Kadayan revealed that the film’s production started two years ago and was shot in Chhapar and Mangawas villages of Jhajjar district. Himani Narwal was part of the film’s star cast. However, during the filming, when the movie was about halfway complete, Himani was murdered.
Himani Narwal was strangled to death on February 28, 2025. The accused, Sachin, a resident of Bahadurgarh and reportedly her acquaintance, carried out the crime, placed her body in a suitcase, and dumped it in bushes near Sampla bus stand. Her body was recovered from the suitcase on March 1, 2025. The accused was arrested on March 5 and is currently in jail.