Maya Memsaab(1993)
Maya Memsaab is a 1993 Indian Hindi-language mystery drama film directed by Ketan Mehta. The lead cast includes Deepa Sahi, Farooq Shaikh, Paresh Rawal, Shah Rukh Khan, and Raj Babbar. The story follows Maya, a wealthy married woman in Shimla who grows dissatisfied with her mundane life and seeks passion through extramarital affairs and reckless spending. The film is an adaptation of Gustave Flaubert's 1857 novel Madame Bovary. It received the National Film Award – Special Mention (Feature Film) in 1993. The rights are currently owned by Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1993
- Director
- Ketan Mehta
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 10m 0
Storyline
Maya is a beautiful young woman trapped in a boring marriage to a busy doctor. She craves excitement, romance, and luxury. She begins secret affairs with two different men and borrows money recklessly to fund her desires. Her choices lead to devastating consequences that threaten to destroy everything she has.
“Desire can be a dangerous illusion.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Maya Memsaab
Cast reunions in this film: Deepa Sahi & Ketan Mehta (6 films together).