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The Mourner (Rudaali)
| Rating: | No Rating |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Release Date: | January 1, 1993 |
| Running time: | 128 minutes |
| Cast: | Rakhee Gulzer, Dimple Kapadia |
| Director: | Kalpana Lajmi |
Description: Sanichari is a rudaali, the name given to a professional mourner, a custom which prevails in the Northern states of India. Sanichari's husband is a wastrel and she sees little hope for a better life for herself and her son. After her husband's death she joins the growing tribe of bonded labourers. In spite of being buffeted about by a male-dominated society and having witnessed abject misery and tragedy all her life, Sanichari has never cried. It is at this time a seasoned rudaali, Bhinkni, enters her life and suggests that Sanichari learns the tricks of the trade from her. In a tough world even tears can be sold. Sanichari is hesitant because even now her eyes are as dry as the desert around her...
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