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Maya(1993)
Hindi121 mins
Maya (1993) is a 121-minute Hindi film directed by Ketan Mehta. Starring Satyadev Dubey, Raghubir Yadav and Sudha Shivpuri. With an audience rating of 5.5/10, Maya stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1993.
Director:Ketan Mehta
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1993
- Director
- Ketan Mehta
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A woman is unhappy in her ordinary marriage. She starts a relationship with a younger man. However, this affair does not offer her a simple way out of her problems.
“A forbidden affair. A dangerous escape.”
Film Details
5.5Rating
121Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date1 January 1993
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleमाया मेमसाब
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
loveidentitycorruptionfamily
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Deepa SahiActor
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Farooq SheikhActor
→#3Raj BabbarActor
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Satyadev DubeyActor
→#5Raghubir YadavActor
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Sudha ShivpuriActor
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Ketan MehtaDirector
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Anoop JotwaniCrew
→Farooq ShaikhActor
→Trivia
- The film is an adaptation of Gustave Flaubert's classic French novel 'Madame Bovary', set in modern India.
- It was Deepa Sahi's first major film role, and she also co-produced the movie with her husband, director Ketan Mehta.
- The film faced censorship issues for its bold scenes, leading to cuts and a delayed release in some regions.
- Composer Rajkamal, known for his work in parallel cinema, created the film's score, blending classical and contemporary styles.
- It was shot extensively in Rajasthan, using palaces and havelis to create a lavish yet isolated setting for the story.
- The film's title 'Maya Memsaab' translates to 'Illusion Madam', hinting at the protagonist's search for escape from reality.
- Despite its artistic ambitions, the movie had a limited theatrical run and is now considered a cult classic in Indian parallel cinema.
