Tapish(2000)
Tapish is a 2000 Hindi-language Indian drama film directed by Jayprakkash Shaw. The film stars Ellora Patnaik as Lajwanti and Tara Deshpande as Namrata, with Parvin Dabas, Gajendra Chauhan, and Neelu Kohli in supporting roles. Set in Rajasthan and Mumbai, the story follows Lajwanti, a young widow from a traditional family, and her friend Namrata, a modern model in Mumbai. The film contrasts their lives and examines how much Indian society has truly progressed. It addresses themes of widow remarriage, societal judgment of women, and the clash between tradition and modernity. Tapish received a rating of 6.4/10 on IMDb and was praised for its honest storytelling and strong performances. The film was released on January 1, 2000, in India.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, Plex, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2000
- Director
- Jay Prakash
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- Rating
- 3.8/10
Storyline
Lajwanti's husband dies on their wedding night. She becomes a widow in a society that expects her to live in sorrow forever. Her friend Namrata, a successful model in Mumbai, urges her to break free. But Lajwanti's family and tradition hold her back. When she falls in love again, she must choose between her family's rules and her own happiness.
“How much have we really advanced?”
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Tapish' translates to 'longing' or 'yearning', reflecting the protagonist's inner conflict.
- It was directed by Akashdeep, who is better known as a cinematographer for films like 'Ishq' and 'Dil To Pagal Hai'.
- Lead actress Somy Ali, who played Lajwanti, retired from acting after this film to focus on humanitarian work.
- The movie's theme critiquing blind Western imitation was rare for a mainstream 2000s romance drama.
- It featured veteran actor Alok Nath in a key role, continuing his streak as the quintessential 'sanskari' father figure.
- The film had a limited theatrical release and is not widely available on streaming platforms today.
- Music was composed by Anand-Milind, known for their 90s hits, but the soundtrack did not become popular.