

When Amba gets her son Rajendra arrested for sexually assaulting their servant's daughter, Rajendra's wife wreaks havoc into their lives as she vows to avenge him.
Acting
Shabana Azmi's devastating stillness as a mother torn apart.
Writing
The rare film that lets women drive the moral conflict.
Director
Mohan Kumar
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Mohan Kumar specialized in female-led social dramas; this was his last film before retirement.
The film sparked debates about whether Amba's choice glorified 'bad mothers' or challenged patriarchal family loyalty.