Mr. and Mrs. Iyer

★★★★★

“Emotions Under Curfew”

2002 · 2 h

Directed by Aparna Sen

Drama

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Cast

Konkona Sen Sharma Rahul Bose

Plot

A drama of a Hindu Brahmin woman and a Muslim photographer thrown together on a bus journey during communal riots. It won the National Award for best direction and screenplay.

Sinekatalog’s take

Aparna Sen's drama throws a Hindu Brahmin woman and a Muslim photographer together on a bus during communal riots. Tender and tense, with Konkona Sen Sharma and Rahul Bose superb, it is a humane plea for tolerance.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 7.9 / 10 (5,088 votes)
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