Govind NihalaniCast
Jaya Bachchan
Anupam KherCredits
Written by: Mahasweta Devi
Plot
Adapted from Mahasweta Devi's novel.
Sinekatalog’s take
Govind Nihalani's drama, from Mahasweta Devi's novel, follows a mother who discovers her son's role in the Naxalite movement after his death. Jaya Bachchan is moving in a restrained, political and deeply human film.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.4 / 10 (320 votes)
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