Market(2003)
'Market' is a 2003 Indian Hindi-language crime film directed by Jay Prakash. The film stars Manisha Koirala in the dual role of Muskaan Bano and Mallika, alongside Aryan Vaid, Suman Ranganathan, and Shweta Menon in supporting roles. The story follows Muskaan Bano, a young woman from Andhra Pradesh who is sold into prostitution after a failed marriage to an Arab man, and her subsequent transformation into a high-class escort seeking revenge. The film is notable for its unflinching portrayal of the sex trade and the exploitation of women. It was a commercial success, declared a 'Semihit' at the box office. 'Market' was released in 2003 and is available for streaming on select platforms.
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- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2003
- Director
- Jai Prakash
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A young village bride is married to a wealthy Arab man who divorces and discards her within a week. After her father's suicide and a failed legal battle, she is forced into prostitution in Hyderabad's red-light district. Years later, she transforms into a high-class escort named Mallika and sets out to find the man who destroyed her life.
“Sold as a bride, reborn as revenge.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Market
Cast reunions in this film: Manisha Koirala & Govind Namdeo (2 films together), Sayaji Shinde & Govind Namdeo (2 films together), Aryan Vaid & Jai Prakash (2 films together), and Arshad Siddiqui & Govind Namdeo (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Mandi' but was renamed 'Market' to avoid confusion with Shyam Benegal's 1983 film of the same name.
- Actor Aryan Vaid, who plays Bablu Pande, was primarily known as a model and this was one of his earliest leading roles in Hindi cinema.
- The movie's depiction of Hyderabad's red-light area was shot on location to add a sense of gritty realism.
- Director Jai Prakash was better known for his work in Bhojpuri cinema, making this a rare Hindi-language directorial effort.
- The soundtrack featured the song 'Aaja Soniye', which was not a typical item number but integrated into the protagonist's story.
- Despite its dramatic plot, the film had a very limited theatrical release and is not widely remembered today.
- The role of Lalabee, the brothel owner, was played by veteran character actor Smita Jaykar, known for more traditional motherly roles on television.