Behind Veils(2023)
Hindi104 mins
Behind Veils (2023) is a 104-minute Hindi film directed by Praveen Morchhale. Starring Ariana Sanjani, Ajay Chourbey and Bhagwan Tiwari.
Director:Praveen Morchhale
Mood:
funnysatiricalinspiring
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 14 April 2023
- Director
- Praveen Morchhale
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
Storyline
An American-raised woman returns to her family's village in India to open a library. Her simple plan causes major conflict with local officials, who see books as a threat. To overcome the obstacles, she decides to run for a seat on the village council, leading to more absurd and satirical encounters with the system.
“When books threaten power, one woman runs for office.”
Film Details
Rating
104Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date14 April 2023
Also Known AsSir Madam Sarpanch
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
funnysatiricalinspiring
Themes
corruptionidentityjusticefamily
Tonesatirical
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3
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Cast & Crew
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Ariana SanjaniActor
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Ajay ChourbeyActor
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Bhagwan TiwariActor
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Praveen MorchhaleDirector
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Seema BiswasActor
→Trivia
- The film was shot entirely on location in a small village in Madhya Pradesh, using many local non-actors to add authenticity.
- Director Praveen Morchhale is known for minimalist, socially-conscious films, making this a rare venture into satire for him.
- The movie subtly references real-life incidents in India where books and libraries have faced opposition from authorities.
- It had a very limited theatrical release, focusing instead on film festival circuits and select streaming platforms.
- The lead actress, playing Ana, had to learn basic Bundeli dialect to interact with the local cast convincingly.
- Many props, including the books in the library scenes, were donated by actual village schools after filming.
- The script was inspired by various news reports about educational barriers in rural India, blended with absurdist humor.