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Bawandar(2000)

7.5/10
Hindi125 mins

Bawandar (2000) is a 125-minute Hindi film directed by Jag Mundhra. Starring Laila Rouass, Lillete Dubey and Govind Namdeo. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Bawandar stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2000.

Director:Jag Mundhra
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 2000
Director
Jag Mundhra
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 5m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A woman in rural India joins a fight for justice. Her actions anger powerful men in her village, who attack her. She must then struggle to get justice through a legal system that is stacked against her.

A woman's courage shakes a village to its core.

Film Details

7.5Rating
125Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 2000
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
corruptionjusticesurvivalidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability2

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Trivia

  • The film is based on the true story of Bhanwari Devi, a social worker from Rajasthan who was gang-raped in 1992.
  • Director Jag Mundhra was known for thrillers, but made this film to highlight a serious social issue.
  • Actress Nandita Das prepared for her role by spending time with real-life activists in rural Rajasthan.
  • The film's title 'Bawandar' means 'sandstorm', symbolizing the turmoil the protagonist faces.
  • It was screened at several international film festivals, including the Toronto International Film Festival.
  • The real-life court case shown in the film remained unresolved for many years after the movie's release.
  • The script was developed with input from women's rights groups to ensure accuracy.

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Frequent partnerships reunited in Bawandar

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