Plot
2016 film by Alankrita Shrivastava
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Why Watch This
Alankrita Shrivastava’s debut daringly lifts the veil on the hidden desires and constraints of four women in a small Indian town, blending humor with raw social critique. The film’s unapologetic look at sexuality, ambition, and agency makes it a landmark in contemporary Indian cinema.
Best For
Feminist film fans, Indian cinema lovers, Social drama enthusiasts, Women’s rights advocates, Indie film fans
The CinePearl Take
Ratna Pathak delivers a quietly ferocious turn as the widowed housewife who discovers her own longing, anchoring the ensemble with gravitas and wit. Shrivastava’s pacing—alternating breezy vignettes with moments of stark tension—keeps the narrative both intimate and urgent. The film’s layered storytelling exposes how patriarchy seeps into everyday rituals, making each scene feel both personal and politically resonant.
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Cast & Crew
- Director
- Alankrita Shrivastava
- Cast
- Ratna Pathak, Sushant Singh, Plabita Borthakur, Namita Dubey, Aahana Kumra, Vaibbhav Tatwawdi, Shashank Arora, Vikrant Massey, Konkona Sen Sharma, Sonal Jha
- Writer
- Alankrita Shrivastava
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- Released
- 02 Dec 2016
- Language
- Hindi
- Country
- India
- IMDb
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