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Rudaali(1993)
Hindi115 mins
Rudaali (1993) is a 115-minute Hindi film directed by Kalpana Lajmi. Starring Ravi Jhankal, Suneel Sinha and Rakhee Gulzar. With an audience rating of 5.3/10, Rudaali stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1993.
Director:Kalpana Lajmi
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1993
- Director
- Kalpana Lajmi
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.3/10
Storyline
A woman from a poor, low-caste background endures a life of hardship. She becomes a professional mourner, hired by wealthy families to express grief in their place. The story follows her difficult journey and this unique tradition.
“A woman paid to weep for strangers.”
Film Details
5.3Rating
115Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date1 January 1993
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleरुदाली
Also Known AsThe Mourner
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
survivalcorruptionidentityfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.3/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's lead actress Dimple Kapadia learned the local dialect and folk songs from a traditional rudaali who visited the set.
- It was one of the few Hindi films of its time to be jointly funded by the National Film Development Corporation and national television Doordarshan.
- The story is based on a Bengali short story by renowned writer Mahasweta Devi, who often wrote about marginalized women.
- The film's music by Bhupen Hazarika used authentic Rajasthani folk instruments and styles to match the setting.
- Dimple Kapadia won the National Film Award for Best Actress for her performance as Shanichari.
- The movie was shot on location in Rajasthan to capture the real landscapes and atmosphere of the region.
- Director Kalpana Lajmi was known for focusing on women-centric stories, and this was one of her most acclaimed works.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Rudaali
Actor-Bhikni15 films →
Actor-Thakur13 films →
Thakur-Actor8 films →
Actor-Actor5 films →
Actor-Bhikni4 films →
Thakur-Bhikni3 films →
Actor-Actor2 films →




