Rao Saheb is a 1985 Hindi period drama film directed by Vijaya Mehta, a noted theatre director. It is based on a Marathi novel Andharachya Parambya by Jaywant Dalvi, on which he also wrote the play Barrister. The film set in small rural town in Maharashtra in early 19th century, and deals with clash of progressives and orthodox traditions, while depicting plight of women especially widows in traditional Indian society under feudalism and oppressive patriarchy. The film starred Anupam Kher, Vijaya Mehta, Nilu Phule, and Tanvi Azmi.
Rao Saheb (1985)
Directed by Vijaya Mehta
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Andharachya Parambya, Early 19th Century, Feudalism, Hindi Period Drama, Jaywant Dalvi, Maharashtra, Marathi Novel Adaptation, Oppressive Patriarchy, Play Barrister, Plight Of Women, Progressives Versus Orthodox Traditions, Small Rural Town, Widows In Traditional Indian Society
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Based On: based on novels
Narrative Location: Maharashtra, set in Maharashtra, set in the Raj
Subject: about widowhood in India
Narrative Location: Maharashtra, set in Maharashtra, set in the Raj
Subject: about widowhood in India
Alternate Titles
Rao saheb
CA, IN