Never Give Up Official Movie

This captivating 2022 movie release is based on a true life story of South African veteran, Pinky Mothie.

"NEVER GIVE UP" is an inspirational dramatic movie which will keep viewers captivated & motivated.

The movie depicts a story of a young woman Pinky Mothie (Samvedhna Suwalka) at the tender age of 17,who struggled to win the blessing of her father, Jack (Pranesh Maharaj) to marry her life partner, Mothie (Rajiv Mothie). Pinky and Mothie eventually became a household name in the showbiz industry during the apartheid era in South Africa. The movie starts in the 1960's, showcasing Durban, South Africa which then evolves into current times.

Mothie's live events then became the crowd’s favorite. The power couple enjoyed and embraced the support of media and fans for his introduction of diversity of fusion extravaganzas. Their family grew with joys of having 3 daughters and a son.
Pinky's darkness and pain started once again when she lost her husband at the age of 40 years, leaving her as a young widow to grow up 4 children. She continued Mothie's Vision of bringing together different cultures & developing talent globally, but this became a challenge for Pinky as she was not financially stable and was left to manage Mothie's debts and businesses.

Pinky's support during her triumphs was her brother Danny (Akshay Laxman), who then became the confidant to the young son Rajiv (Rajiv Mothie).Rajiv's mission was to fulfill his father's Legacy. Despite the financial short comings, Rajiv remained focused on building himself by studying performing arts abroad. Upon his return to South Africa, Rajiv joined his mother in continuing with the diversity of live entertainment Pinky and her 4 children suffered major obstacles and setbacks, but they never lost focus of Mothie's dream.

  • Rajiv
    Director
    Road to Sangum
  • Sarah Mahabir
    Writer
    Hip Hop to Bollywood
  • Youth Film Development Project
    Producer
  • Samvedha Suwalka
    Key Cast
    "Pinky Mothie"
    Bey Yaar
  • Rajiv Mothie
    Key Cast
    "Mothie"
  • Akshay Laxman
    Key Cast
    "Danny"
  • Pranesh Maharaj
    Key Cast
    "Jack"
  • Leena Tickley
    Consultant
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Genres:
    Drama, Romance, Dance
  • Runtime:
    2 hours 6 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    January 30, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    358,186 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    South Africa
  • Country of Filming:
    South Africa
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Arri Alexa (4K)
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Distribution Information
  • Indigenous Film Distribution
    Distributor
    Country: South Africa
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Rajiv

Amit Chheda is an astute businessman with decades of experience in the media entertainment & film distributions business and has a sharp focus on Content development, Marketing & Acquisition.

During his tenure he has been involved as Executive Producers, Producer and Director in many projects from film to Television programs.

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Director Statement

This project attract me at once for one strong reason that is EMOTION, which is in every human and if emotion is not in human then they are robot.

I remember my movie which is based on Principals of Mahatma Gandhi “Road To Sangam” movie is based on emotion of a man towards others how he fight against all odd and reach to his goal, same way I found this powerful story when Producer approach me all the way from Durban South Africa. After reading first draft I said immediately yes to them because I have seen soul in this story a heroisms woman empowerment etc.. What else any filmmaker need to make movie.

This movie is about a strong woman Mrs. Pinky Mothie its her story about her life experience Journey till today how her life has throne challenges on every stage its her belief and strong positive attitude towards life, which I feel every audience across the globe will connect with their life one or other way I am sure when they will come out of cinema hall with tears in their eyes and so many questions which many have not found answers so far in life I have strong feeling many will get answers which they are looking for all this years and some inspiration, courage to fight back in life to survive in todays world.

Shooting is done Durban city and around historical places like Durban city hall, Harwick fall, Durban beaches, Museums and many more eye pleasant locations you will get to see in this movie fantastic work by our DOP I must say. I feel very proud to say I got so lucky to shoot at one historical place from where Indian freedom fight has started by Mahatma Gandhi and that is St. Peters Martinsburg railway station, this is the same place where Gandhiji was thrown out of train compartment of first class because of racism our story is also taking shape from this station and our protagonists PINKY make understand her husband how important to fight in life.

I am glade to work with Producer Pinky Mothie and YFDP I had tried to achieve everything what they have asked me what they are looking for in this movie and they have given me free hand, to make this movie we have work Indo African team combination and I loved concept of YFDP to develop talent in south Africa. Its my pleasure to work with good talent in South Africa in every field like writer Sera Mahabir amazing writing sense that is why I get attracted to project, for example artist are very good without any film background or film studies they have done wonderful job on screen which you all will be witness few exception like Pranesh Maharaj what a wonderful artist to work with he gave more then what I have ever imagine because of his exposer as stage artist and worked on many international projects with BBC and others etc.. also our Protagonist roll played by Samvedna she is from India and best person on set always prepared with her home work she is so dedicated artist love to work with her if I get another chance, Akshay Lakshamn who is a big mentalist artist from India and I couldn’t believe the way he has performed in this movie no one will tell he is first timer, also very good séance to improve dialogue lines on set with logic like this I can talk about many but last but not least Rajive who has surprised everyone by performing two rolls one father and one son you can see variation and both looks totally different from each other I can not forget how he use to come on set every time like first day in school of any boy and use to surprise me.

Our challenge was to show Journey of Pinky Mothie from 70’s retro look to current look style locations etc.. Which we have achieved it because of strong and dedicative team each and every department have done wonders in their own way like for example in styling Costume, Mack up and Hair this three department form Durban have done wonderful work I appreciate costume sense of Jyoti Jaha, Mockup by Tas and Hair Style by Varushka superb job I never felt I am working with them for first time. We took DOP, Choreographer , Editor, Music Director from India production designer Mr Anwar Khan was from Durban and he was the best person to work with, what ever we need he use to get it for us and all thanks to Producer Pinkyji who’s experience know right talent for right job. Like this many people have contributed in this project and all thanks to YFDP and their faith in us because filmmaking is teamwork with one mans vision.

I am strongly believe that no family can run without Female like that no nation can build without woman and I can see that in Pinky Mothie is perfect example of this she is one of the important pillar in community and in South Africa. This is her story and I am glad to work with her.