By Entertainment Desk December 24, 2024
Ankur is a searing portrayal of caste and gender inequality in rural India, revolving around a landlord’s illicit relationship with a Dalit woman.
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Nishant is a bold critique of feudal oppression, exploring the abuse of power and the ensuing revolt. Featuring Smita Patil, Girish Karnad, and Amrish Puri, the film was India’s official entry to the Oscars.
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Funded by over 500,000 farmers, Manthan is a cinematic tribute to the White Revolution. Starring Smita Patil and Girish Karnad, the film chronicles the struggles and triumphs of cooperative dairy farming.
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This National Award-winning biographical drama is inspired by the life of Marathi actress Hansa Wadkar.
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An epic period drama set against the 1857 Indian Rebellion, Junoon captures themes of love, loyalty, and rebellion.
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Mandi is a darkly satirical exploration of societal hypocrisy, set in a brothel caught in the crossfire of political and moral agendas.
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Based on Dharmvir Bharati’s novel, this philosophical film uses a unique narrative structure to explore the nature of truth and love through interconnected stories.
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A tale of love and tragedy, Zubeidaa tells the story of a woman caught between her desires and societal expectations.
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Marking Benegal’s foray into comedy-drama, Welcome to Sajjanpur humorously yet sensitively portrays life in a rural village.
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This witty satire on corruption and bureaucracy features Boman Irani in a delightful performance as a father navigating government inefficiency.
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