Triyacharitra(1994)
Triyacharitra is a 1994 Hindi drama film directed by Basu Chatterjee. The cast includes Rajeshwari Sachdev in the lead role. The story follows a young woman who was betrothed at age 13 and later befriends a truck driver who offers her parents money. The film critiques societal double standards where men's actions are excused while women are blamed. It is a satirical take on gender hypocrisy in Indian society. The film was produced by the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC). It received praise for its honest portrayal of a woman's struggle. Triyacharitra was released in 1994 and is available on select platforms.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- EPIC ON, Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1994
- Director
- Basu Chatterjee
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
A woman married as a child is trapped in a cold, loveless marriage. She meets a kind truck driver who offers her parents a large sum of money to set her free. But the deal sparks rumors and destroys her reputation. She must fight to survive and find her own dignity.
“A woman's fight for her own life.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Triyacharitra
Cast reunions in this film: Naseeruddin Shah & Om Puri (21 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Triyacharitra' translates to 'The Character of a Woman' in English.
- It was based on a Bengali novel by Samaresh Basu, known for his socially conscious writing.
- Director Basu Chatterjee was famous for light-hearted films, making this dark drama a departure from his usual style.
- The movie was shot on location in rural Bengal to capture authentic settings.
- It featured veteran actor Utpal Dutt in a key role as the oppressive father-in-law.
- The film did not perform well commercially, overshadowed by big-budget releases of 1994.
- Its storyline highlighted issues of poverty and gender injustice prevalent in 1990s India.