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Maanbumigu Parai

We have read that, "Injustice of untouchability is a Sin, a Crime and an Inhuman practice". Despite these moral judgments, Untouchability continues to exist, particularly within the realm of music.The ancient drum (Indian Parai), a symbol of both cultural heritage and caste-based oppression, remains confined to the lower castes, who are seen as"untouchables." These individuals are the ones allowed to play this sacred music, reinforcing their marginalized status.However, the belief that music is universal, meant to be shared by all, stands in stark contrast to this discriminatory practice. The narrative challenges the ongoing oppression and envisions a future where the drum, and its music, is liberated from caste constraints, accessible to everyone,regardless of their social standing. Maangubigu Parai questions whether this dream of equality and freedom has been realized or if the struggles still persist.

Maanbumigu Parai

NR N/A
Seetharama Kalyanam

The story starts with a conflict between two villages Ramapuram and Raghavapuram for Lord Rama statues. In that conflict, Raja's father who is the president of Ramapuram has been killed by Govindaiah brother-Subbaramaiah. Taking into that mind Raja's elder brother Rangayya kills Subbaramaiah and is sentenced to jail. After few years, Raja falls in love with one of his colleague in college without knowing that she is Subbaramayya's daughter, her name is Vara Laxmi. But their love was accepted neither by Laxmi's brother Hari nor by Govindayya. The rest of the film is all about how Raja struggles to marry Lakshmi with creating the relationship between both the families.

Seetharama Kalyanam

NR 1986
Shabnam Mausi

Inspired by the true story of Shabnam Mausi who overcame prejudice and became the first Hijra to be elected to public office in India. Shabnam (Ashutosh Rana) was born to a wealthy and privileged family, but when a band of eunuchs came to bless him not long after he was born, they discovered he too was a Hijra, and the infant was sent to live with others of his kind. Shabnam still has the love and support of his family, but not all the other hijras are so lucky, and one of the members of the group (Vishwajeet Padhan) kills Shabnam's brother in a fit of rage. Shabnam is blamed for the crime, and goes underground, relocating to a town where he comes to the rescue of a woman being sexually assaulted by a group of men. Shabnam's heroic act makes him a minor celebrity in the village, and he decides to use his new recognition to help drive a corrupt politician (Govind Namdeo) from office in an upcoming election.

Shabnam Mausi

5.6 2005
Bulbule

Two friends, Harmeet and Irfan, from two different minority communities in India, meet after a gap of 5 years. What begins as a conversation amongst two friends catching up on old times, soon becomes an intricate and profound conversation about all the fault lines of modern Indian society as they examine all the things in our society designed to divide. From politics, religion, justice, discrimination and beyond, Bulbule offers a poignant snapshot of modern India through the lens of a conversaition between two friends.

Bulbule

9.0 2022