Shyam BenegalCast
Shabana Azmi
Smita PatilCredits
Written by: Shama Zaidi
Plot
A brothel in a small town is threatened.
Sinekatalog’s take
Shyam Benegal's satirical comedy follows a small-town brothel threatened by politicians and speculators. Shabana Azmi and Smita Patil lead a lively, witty and sharp ensemble about power and exploitation.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.5 / 10 (1,104 votes)
IMDb rating and vote count from the IMDb ratings dataset (October 2026). Scores change over time.
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