![]() ![]() Shot mostly on location in the Jaisalmer region of western Rajasthan, it features authentic regional costumes and props, somewhat less authentic (but quite haunting) music, and two famous female stars, Dimple Kapadia and Rakhee Gulzar, cast in unusual and challenging roles-the central roles in this film that lacks male heroes. Bhupen Hazarika Choreography: Bhushan Lakhandari Art Direction: Sameer Chanda Cinematography: Santosh Sivan, Dharam GulatiUnderwritten by the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) and Doordarshan (Indian national television) as part of the Indian government’s controversial but ongoing effort to provide audiences with edifying alternatives to “Bollywood” entertainment, and based on a short story by famed Bengali author Mahasweta Devi-whose tales often focus on the travails of low-caste women-RUDAALI is an uncommon and arresting film. ![]() 126 minutesDirected by Kalpani LajmiProduced by Pratik ShahBased on the short story “Rudaali” by Mahasweta Devi Screenplay, Dialogue, and Lyrics: Gulzar Music: Dr. RUDAALI(“the professional mourner”)1992, Hindi, approx.
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