Raised as an American, 21-year-old Kaju (Konkona Sen Sharma) travels to India to spend time with her foreign relatives, only to uncover a shocking family secret that erodes everything she's ever believed about her origins. The more she learns of her family's involvement in a violent genocide that occurred some 20 years ago, the less certain she is of her own identity.... |
Raised as an American, 21-year-old Kaju (Konkona Sen Sharma) travels to India to spend time with her foreign relatives, only to uncover a shocking family secret that erodes everything she's ever believed about her origins. The more she learns of her family's involvement in a violent genocide that occurred some 20 years ago, the less certain she is of her own identity. Writer Shonali Bose also directs in her feature film debut. |
When a young homeless man defends wealthy widow Sulakshana Devi from a thief, she graciously offers the youth a job and a place to live, not realizing she's fallen prey to an elaborate con. Sad, lonely and rich, Sulakshana is the perfect mark for the swindler, who's angling to work his way into her inheritance. Directed by Rakesh Roshan, this Bollywood dramedy stars Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Anupam Kher and Mala Sinha. |
When a young homeless man defends wealthy widow Sulakshana Devi from a thief, she graciously offers the youth a job and a place to live, not realizing she's fallen prey to an elaborate con. Sad, lonely and rich, Sulakshana is the perfect mark for the swindler, who's angling to work his way into her inheritance. Directed by Rakesh Roshan, this Bollywood dramedy stars |
Sarju (Farooq Shaikh) and Shabnam (Supriya Pathak) are in love, but their hopes for marriage are shattered when Shabnam's father promises her to a wealthy man -- prompting Sarju to challenge tradition. Confronting the antiquated customs that have held back Indian women for ages, writer-director Sagar Sarhadi's poignant drama became more than just a movie when, shortly after its release, "bride selling" became banned in several Indian regions. |
Sarju (Farooq Shaikh) and Shabnam (Supriya Pathak) are in love, but their hopes for marriage are shattered when Shabnam's father promises her to a wealthy man -- prompting Sarju to challenge tradition. Confronting the antiquated customs that have held back Indian women for ages, writer-director |
Young and beautiful Noorie is in love with Yusuf, and together they hope to build a life and a family. But their blissful reverie is shattered by a couple of village goons who take advantage of the young woman. Can their love survive this trial? |
1979 2.7 ★ 114 mins Dramas Rated: NR Young and beautiful Noorie is in love with Yusuf, and together they hope to build a life and a family. But their blissful reverie is shattered by a couple of village goons who take advantage of the young woman. Can their love survive this trial? |