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Release Date:
28 April 2006 (USA) morePlot:
The film examines the plight of a group of widows forced into poverty at a temple in the holy city of Varanasi. It focuses on a relationship between one of the widows, who wants to escape the social restrictions imposed on widows, and a man who is from the highest caste and a follower of Mahatma Gandhi. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 10 wins & 11 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(23 articles)
Now Deepa Mehta's brother makes documentary on Indian widows (From BollywoodWorld. 1 May 2009, 12:41 AM, PDT)
Akshay Kumar will grow his beard to play Sikh in Deepa Mehta's film
(From BollywoodHungama. 28 April 2009, 2:38 AM, PDT)
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Hooray, Deepa! moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Sarala | ... | Chuyia | |
| Buddhi Wickrama | ... | Baba | |
| Rinsly Weerarathne | ... | Chuyia's Husband | |
| Iranganie Serasinghe | ... | Mother in Law (as Iranganee Serasinghe) | |
| Hermantha Gamage | ... | Barber | |
| Ronica Sajnani | ... | Kunti | |
| Manorama | ... | Madhumati (as Manorma) | |
| Rishma Malik | ... | Snehalata | |
| Meera Biswas | ... | Gyanvati | |
| Vidula Javalgekar | ... | Patiraji aka Auntie (as Dr. Vidula Javalgekar) | |
| Seema Biswas | ... | Shakuntala | |
| Lisa Ray | ... | Kalyani | |
| Sanoja Bibile | ... | Woman Bather | |
| Dolly Ahluwalia | ... | Upset Woman (as Dolly Ahluwalia Tewari) | |
| John Abraham | ... | Narayan |
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Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material involving sexual situations, and for brief drug use.Parents Guide:
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USA:117 min | Canada:114 min (Toronto International Film Festival) | Argentina:117 minLanguage:
HindiColor:
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2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Dolby DigitalCertification:
Canada:14A (Ontario) | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Nova Scotia) | Australia:M | USA:PG-13 | Singapore:NC-16 | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Germany:12 | New Zealand:M | India:U | Norway:A | Portugal:M/12 | Argentina:13Fun Stuff
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Although Lisa Ray speaks Hindi, it is not her mother tongue. She worked on her diction to perfect the dialog. moreGoofs:
Continuity: Kalyani's dog appears older in the scene in which it escapes than the next time it is shown. moreSoundtrack:
Chan Chan moreFAQ
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I saw this film on a Saturday afternoon in a theater with about 40 other people, split about 60/40, females to males. All ages although the younger viewers were mainly female. (late teens) Towards the end, as I was choking back tears and grabbing at Kleenex's, I looked around as there was total silence from the audience. It was AWED SILENCE, people! Every woman was bawling her eyes out and the men, without exception, were scrunched down into their collars, staring intently, holding back tears. This is Deepa's finest hour. She can retire now knowing she has made a worthy film. I would have voted 10 but there were a few technical glitches such as one moment were the color/lighting changed for about 3 seconds in an important scene and then snapped back. No blame to Deepa, though. I have sent several to see the film and all have raved about it, Can hardly wait to buy the DVD and see it again. The criticisms were political and should not be considered. Any film that criticizes aspects of a religion gets blasted from fundamentalists. This film is NOT a political statement. It is entertainment based on a political statement. It should not be missed. Brava!!!