Bhouri(2016)
Bhouri is a 2016 Indian Hindi-language social drama film directed by Jasbir Bhaati and Jasbir R Bhati. The cast includes Raghubir Yadav, Masha Pour, Kunika Sadanand, and Vicky Ahuja. The story follows a 23-year-old woman trapped in a forced marriage in rural North India. She faces domestic abuse and societal oppression while seeking love and freedom. The film is known for its raw portrayal of women's struggles in patriarchal village systems. It received praise for its honest storytelling and strong performances. The movie released in 2016 and is available on select streaming platforms.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 17 June 2016
- Director
- Jasbir Bhati
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A young woman named Bhouri is forced into marriage with an older man. Her husband abuses her and controls her every move. She falls in love with another man and must choose between safety and freedom. Bhouri risks everything to escape her cruel life.
“Her love was her only crime”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Bhouri
Cast reunions in this film: Shakti Kapoor & Mohan Joshi (11 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Aditya Pancholi (11 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Manoj Joshi (7 films together), and Mohan Joshi & Aditya Pancholi (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in just 18 days in the villages of Rajasthan.
- It was director Jasbir Bhati's first feature film after working in television.
- The lead actress, Anjali Patil, prepared by living in a village to understand her character.
- The film's story is inspired by real-life cases of forced marriages in rural India.
- It was screened at several international film festivals, including the London Indian Film Festival.
- The movie uses authentic Rajasthani folk music in its soundtrack.
- Despite its serious theme, the film had a very limited theatrical release in India.