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Maya Darpan (1972) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1972 · 107 mins · Hindi
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- Directed by
- Kumar Shahani
- Starring
- Anil Pandya, Iqbalnath Kaul, Kanta Vyas, Aditi
Kumar Shahani’s debut feature employs experimental visual language to examine the clash between oppressive feudal traditions and a rapidly industrializing world, focusing on female sexuality and its inner complexities. Taran, the younger daughter of a Rajasthani zamindar, rebels against caste‑bound codes through a liaison with an engineer. The film is recognized as an early successful colour experiment in New Indian cinema.
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