Mandi(1983)

Synopsis

This classic film is based on a classic Urdu short story 'Aanandi' by Pakistani writer Ghulam Abbas. It deals with a brothel at the heart of a city, in an area that some politicians want for its prime locality. They rally up against the brothel and its inhabitants in the name of morality, and soon everyone in the area jumps on the bandwagon. The politicians offer to put up an alternative residence for the prostitutes, only this place is miles away, isolated from the city. The madam of the house has no choice but to comply, but by the end things take a (logical) turn for the better. After all, men will be men.

Mood

• Emotional
• Funny
• Heartwarming

Director

Shyam Benegal

Cast

• Shabana Azmi
• Smita Patil
• Naseeruddin Shah

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