Dahan(1998)
Dahan (Crossfire) is a 1998 Bengali social drama film directed by Rituparno Ghosh. It stars Rituparna Sengupta as Romita, a housewife, and Indrani Haldar as Jhinuk, a working woman. The story follows Romita after she is assaulted on a crowded bus. Jhinuk intervenes and helps her file a police complaint. The film examines the aftermath of the attack, focusing on victim-blaming, marital strain, and the legal battle. It won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Bengali. The film is known for its realistic portrayal of trauma and female friendship. It was released on October 12, 1998.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1998
- Director
- Rituparno Ghosh
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 25m 0
Storyline
A quiet housewife is attacked on a bus. A stranger saves her and pushes her to file a case. Together, they face a society that blames the victim and a legal system that puts her on trial.
“Two women. One attack. A fight for justice.”