A Triumphant Doll OFFICIAL SELECTION CANNES COMPETITION 1998 Cast: Pran, Mithun Chakraborty, Nandana Sen Director: Goutam ghose Duration: 140 minutes Released: 1998 Language: Urdu/Hindi Review writer: Dr Usman Kahwaja This forgotten gem from Indian cinema was a worthy tribute dedicated to ray by its maker, it works as a political satire but above all it’s an emotional drama which captivates you with its trivial details. It is also the last great performance by Pran as khan sahib, the great legend who is one of the most versatile actors on Indian screen, along…
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Gudia
1997 HI 139 min
Overview
Johnny, a musician, joins Hameed the ventriloquist’s troupe, featuring the talking doll Urvashi. When Hameed loses his voice, Johnny buys Urvashi and returns to Mumbai, reuniting with his sweetheart Rosemary. Johnny’s performances with Urvashi are successful, but Rosemary becomes jealous. During communal riots, Johnny’s songs expose the culprits, leading to Urvashi’s destruction. Silenced, Johnny is comforted by Rosemary, who takes Urvashi’s place on stage, becoming the doll herself. Based on a play by Mahasweta Devi.
Release date
24/03/1997
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