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The Square Circle(1996)
Hindi107 mins
The Square Circle (1996) is a 107-minute Hindi film directed by Amol Palekar. Starring Nagesh Bhonsle, Nandu Madhav and Haidar Ali. With an audience rating of 7.6/10, The Square Circle stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1996.
Director:Amol Palekar
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1996
- Director
- Amol Palekar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.6/10
Storyline
A young woman escapes after being kidnapped and abused. She finds safety and acceptance living with a transgender woman. This friendship helps her heal and changes her understanding of love and identity.
“A shattered girl finds healing in an unexpected friendship.”
Film Details
7.6Rating
107Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 1996
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsDaayraa
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
identitysurvivalfamilycorruption
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.6/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1
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FaiyyazActor
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Nirmal PandeyActor
→#3Sonali KulkarniActor
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Nagesh BhonsleActor
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Nandu MadhavActor
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Haidar AliActor
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Sanjay SharmaActor
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Trivia
- The film's title 'The Square Circle' is an English translation of the Hindi phrase 'Chauraha', which refers to a crossroads or intersection.
- This was one of the earliest mainstream Hindi films to feature a transgender character in a central, sympathetic role.
- Director Amol Palekar, known for his middle-class dramas, took a significant creative risk by tackling this sensitive subject matter.
- The film's soundtrack, composed by Vanraj Bhatia, is noted for its use of classical Indian music to underscore emotional scenes.
- Despite its bold theme, the movie had a very limited theatrical release and is not widely available on home video platforms today.
- The story is set against the backdrop of Mumbai's urban landscape, contrasting traditional neighborhoods with more anonymous city spaces.
- Actress Sonali Kulkarni, who played the young female lead, was early in her career and later became known for more mainstream roles.