The Square Circle (1996)
"Daayraa" (original title)

Set on the north eastern coast of India this unusual Indian film mixes the genres of Bollywood (the song) with a toght hard hitting look at Indian society looking at areas of women's place ... See full summary »

Director:

Amol Palekar

Writers:

Timeri N. Murari (screenplay), Timeri N. Murari (story),

Stars:

Nirmal Pandey, Sonali Kulkarni, Faiyyaz

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Nirmal Pandey	...	The Transvestite
Sonali Kulkarni	...	The Girl
Faiyyaz	...	Madam
Rekha Sahay	...	Bar Owner
Nina Kulkarni	...	Widow
Haidar Ali	...	Garage Owner
Nandu Madhav	...	Abductor
Nagesh Bhonsle	...	Abductor (as Nagesh Bhosie)
Rekha Sabnis	...	Girl's Parent
Sanjay Sharma	...	Girl's Parent
Kalyani Karandikar	...	Sushila's Husband
Ganesh Yadav	...	Jeep Driver
Shezaad	...	Rapist
Brijesh Singh	...	Rapist
Rajiv Mohanty	...	Rapist

Storyline

Set on the north eastern coast of India this unusual Indian film mixes the genres of Bollywood (the song) with a toght hard hitting look at Indian society looking at areas of women's place in Indian village society, cross dressing, rape and the history of Indian folk song. These provocitive issues are woven into a story using folk songs to tell the story and in one memorable scene poking fun at the Bollywood style musical number.

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Plot Keywords:

song | cross dressing | village | rape | kidnapping | 

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Genres:

Drama | Music | Romance

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Details

Country:

India

Language:

Hindi

Release Date:

13 June 1997 (UK)

Also Known As:

The Square Circle

Company Credits

Production Co:

Gateway Entertainment Ltd.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

107 min

Color:

Color

User Reviews

a brilliant summary of sexuality

the movie is based on the sexuality of transvestite who happens to come in contact with a rape victim. The movie revolves around the relationship between these two people. The story is good except reintroduction of the villains out of nowhere in the end of the movie makes it little repetitive.While leaving minor details, the movie seems to have powerful reach into the human sexuality, and it seems to portray the power of women in a positive plight. Furthermore, the movie also explores the rights of the people who are not part of the mainstream society namely the gays and lesbians.The movie goes deeper into their emotions and how they also face discrimination from society for no fault of theirs.