Masaan (2015)
Masaan is a 2015 Indian Hindi-language independent drama film directed by Neeraj Ghaywan. The film stars Richa Chadha, Vicky Kaushal, Sanjay Mishra, and Shweta Tripathi. Set in the holy city of Varanasi, the narrative follows two parallel storylines. One focuses on Deepak, a low-caste crematorium worker who falls in love with a higher-caste girl. The other follows Devi, a college student whose secret sexual encounter leads to tragedy and police blackmail. The film examines caste discrimination, societal hypocrisy, and the burden of shame. It received critical acclaim for its honest storytelling and strong performances. Masaan premiered at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival, where it won two awards. It was released in India on July 24, 2015, and is available on Disney+ Hotstar.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, Hotstar, Prime Video, Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 24 July 2015
- Director
- Neeraj Ghaywan
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Rating
- 8.0/10
Storyline
In Varanasi, a low-caste crematorium worker named Deepak falls in love with a higher-caste girl. He hides his job and caste to keep her love. Meanwhile, a college student named Devi is caught in a sex scandal that leads to her father's suicide. Both characters must fight against society's judgment and their own guilt to find a way to move on.
“Life is a journey through death.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Masaan
Cast reunions in this film: Sanjay Mishra & Pankaj Tripathi (5 films together), and Sanjay Mishra & Vineet Kumar (2 films together).