Maya Darpan (1973)

Maya Darpan (1973)

1973-08-02 India 107 Min. PG-13
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Overview

Synopsis by theflixtor - In his debut feature film, Kumar Shahani employs highly innovative forms for depicting the conflict between oppressive feudal norms and a changing industrial landscape while making female sexuality and its complex mindscape the focus. The protagonist, Taran, the younger daughter of a Rajasthani zamindar revolts against the social code set by the class system by a sexual encounter with an engineer. This film was one of the earlier and successful examples experimentation in colour during the advent of New Indian cinema.

Cast

Aditi is Taran
Taran
Anil Pandya is Diwan Saab
Diwan Saab
Kanta Vyas is Taran's Mother
Taran's Mother
Iqbalnath Kaul is Engineer Saab
Engineer Saab