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Fire (1997)

"Beneath the surface lies a burning secret."

6.719971h 48mEN
DramaRomance

Directed by Deepa Mehta

Rating

6.7/10

Runtime

1h 48m

Language

EN

Release

August 22, 1997

Director

Deepa Mehta

Official Trailer

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Overview

In a barren, arranged marriage to an amateur swami who seeks enlightenment through celibacy, Radha's life takes an irresistible turn when her beautiful young sister-in-law seeks to free herself from the confines of her own loveless marriage.

Cast

Nandita Das

Nandita Das

Sita

Shabana Azmi

Shabana Azmi

Radha

Javed Jaffrey

Javed Jaffrey

Jatin

Kulbhushan Kharbanda

Kulbhushan Kharbanda

Ashok

Kushal Rekhi

Kushal Rekhi

Biji

Ranjit Chowdhry

Ranjit Chowdhry

Mundu

Karishma Jhalani

Karishma Jhalani

Young Radha

Alice Poon

Alice Poon

Julie

Ram Gopal Bajaj

Ram Gopal Bajaj

Swamiji

Vinay Pathak

Vinay Pathak

Guide at Taj Mahal

Dilip Mehta

Dilip Mehta

Young Radha's father

Ramanjeet Kaur

Ramanjeet Kaur

Young Radha's mother

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Fire (1997), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

In a barren, arranged marriage to an amateur swami who seeks enlightenment through celibacy, Radha's life takes an irresistible turn when her beautiful young sister-in-law seeks to free herself from the confines of her own loveless marriage.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Fire. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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