Among latest women-centric movies, Parched is one of the best drama. The movie is directed by Leena Yadav under Ajay Devgan FFilms. It is a story of three women, living in a distant village of Rajasthan, and struggling with the tantrums of patriarchal society. Being from Rajasthan myself, I know the society of Rajasthan is typically patriarchal.
As Wikipedia says , "The village and the society are plagued by several social evils and age-old traditions and practices of patriarchy, child marriage, dowry, marital rapes and physical and mental abuse." In the movie, Tanishtha Chattergee, Radhika Apte and Surveen Chawla are in lead role and give their best in acting. The fun element put by Bijli (Surveen Chawla) is like salt in the spicy veggie.
The issues shown in the movie are still prominent in Indian society , not only in rural areas but in educated families too. In Lajjo's (Tanishtha Chattergee) life there is an emptiness of married life as her husband has died long back. Her son treats himself as the Man of the house. In very young age he begins to visit prostitutes and falls in the bad company. Even after marriage he is only after looks and sex.
Rani (Radhika Apte) has no issue, and she is known as the 'banjh' in society. She is also a victim of domestic violence. Provoked by Bijli , she tries to conceive by doing sex with another man and she becomes pregnant, proving that it was not she but her husband who could not produce.
Bijli (Surveen Chawla) is an erotic dancer in a local entertainment company and also works as a prostitute. She is hated by women of the society and a taboo at auspicious events. She is also a friend of Lajjo and Rani and fills color to their boring life. Her role is strong and well done by Surveen.
The movie is a must watch for both drama and offbeat movie lovers. Indian cinema really need such movies to its bag.
As Wikipedia says , "The village and the society are plagued by several social evils and age-old traditions and practices of patriarchy, child marriage, dowry, marital rapes and physical and mental abuse." In the movie, Tanishtha Chattergee, Radhika Apte and Surveen Chawla are in lead role and give their best in acting. The fun element put by Bijli (Surveen Chawla) is like salt in the spicy veggie.
The issues shown in the movie are still prominent in Indian society , not only in rural areas but in educated families too. In Lajjo's (Tanishtha Chattergee) life there is an emptiness of married life as her husband has died long back. Her son treats himself as the Man of the house. In very young age he begins to visit prostitutes and falls in the bad company. Even after marriage he is only after looks and sex.
Rani (Radhika Apte) has no issue, and she is known as the 'banjh' in society. She is also a victim of domestic violence. Provoked by Bijli , she tries to conceive by doing sex with another man and she becomes pregnant, proving that it was not she but her husband who could not produce.
Bijli (Surveen Chawla) is an erotic dancer in a local entertainment company and also works as a prostitute. She is hated by women of the society and a taboo at auspicious events. She is also a friend of Lajjo and Rani and fills color to their boring life. Her role is strong and well done by Surveen.
The movie is a must watch for both drama and offbeat movie lovers. Indian cinema really need such movies to its bag.
