Masaan(2015)
Director:
Neeraj Ghaywan
Along India's Ganges River, four people face prejudice, a strict moral code and a punishing caste system as they confront personal tragedies.
Masaan
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Masaan (2015) is an Indian drama film that tells the story of four individuals whose lives converge by the banks of the Ganges River. In this small town, they all long to break free from the moral boundaries imposed by society.
The movie follows Devi, a young woman burdened with guilt after a tragic sexual encounter. She struggles to find redemption and confront the societal stigma attached to her past. Meanwhile, Deepak, a low-caste boy, is hopelessly in love with an upper-caste girl. Their forbidden love is tested by the rigid social hierarchy they must navigate.
The film also delves into the life of Devi's father, Vidyadhar, who grapples with his fading morality and faces a moral dilemma that forces him to question his values. Lastly, there is Jhonta, a spirited child yearning for a family of his own, who becomes entangled in these characters' lives.
Masaan explores themes of love, loss, redemption, and the universal struggle to break free from societal constraints. It offers a profound insight into the complex lives of its characters and reflects the social realities of a small-town in India.
With its engaging storytelling and emotionally resonant performances, Masaan is a thought-provoking film that leaves a lasting impact on the viewer.
The movie follows Devi, a young woman burdened with guilt after a tragic sexual encounter. She struggles to find redemption and confront the societal stigma attached to her past. Meanwhile, Deepak, a low-caste boy, is hopelessly in love with an upper-caste girl. Their forbidden love is tested by the rigid social hierarchy they must navigate.
The film also delves into the life of Devi's father, Vidyadhar, who grapples with his fading morality and faces a moral dilemma that forces him to question his values. Lastly, there is Jhonta, a spirited child yearning for a family of his own, who becomes entangled in these characters' lives.
Masaan explores themes of love, loss, redemption, and the universal struggle to break free from societal constraints. It offers a profound insight into the complex lives of its characters and reflects the social realities of a small-town in India.
With its engaging storytelling and emotionally resonant performances, Masaan is a thought-provoking film that leaves a lasting impact on the viewer.
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MasaanWriters:
Akbar Allahabadi, Bashir Badr, Brij Narayan ChakbastAwards:
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