Tara and Maya are inseparable, with the same tastes, habits, and hobbies. Years later, the two have matured but have maintained their friendship. Tara marries local prince Raj Singh, who succeeds the throne as the sole heir. After the marriage, Raj seeks another female to satisfy his sexual desires, with his sights settling on Maya, putting a perhaps unforgivable strain on a longtime friendship.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Mira Nair, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Indira Varma, Sarita Choudhury, Ramon Tikaram, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Indira Varma
as Maya
Sarita Choudhury
as Tara, the Queen
拉蒙·提卡蓝
as Jai Kumar
Naveen Andrews
as Raj Singh
Rekha
as Rasa Devi, teacher of the Kama Sutra
Khalid Tyabji
as Biki
Arundathi Nag
as Annabi
Surabhi Bhansali
as Young MayaGarima Dhup
as Young Tara
Pearl Padamsee
as Maham AngaKusum Haidar
as Dilki
Harish Patel
as Doctor ManiCinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 113 min |
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