Tarpan(1995)
Hindi140 mins
Tarpan (1995) is a 140-minute Hindi film directed by K. Bikram Singh. Starring Babita Bhardwaj, Pradeep Bhatnagar and Mita Vashisht. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Tarpan stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1995.
Director:K. Bikram Singh
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1995
- Director
- K. Bikram Singh
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A village in 1940s Rajasthan has a terrible tradition where no girl lives past age seven. The story follows four connected tales that explore the deep problems of religious division and the caste system in that place.
“In a village where girls vanish, four stories dare to defy.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
140Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 1995
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsTarpan
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
survivalcorruptionjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Trivia
- The film was funded by the National Film Development Corporation of India, a government body that supports artistic cinema.
- It was shot on location in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan to capture authentic rural settings.
- Director K. Bikram Singh was also a well-known cinematographer who worked on films like 'Mandi'.
- The movie's title 'Tarpan' refers to a Hindu ritual of offering water to ancestors, symbolizing remembrance.
- It addresses the historical practice of female infanticide, a sensitive social issue in parts of Rajasthan.
- The film did not have major commercial stars, relying instead on strong performances from theater actors.
- Despite its critical themes, 'Tarpan' had a limited theatrical release and is not widely available today.
