Shyam Benegal's film, inspired by the life of the actress Hansa Wadkar. Usha (Smita Patil) becomes a film star and moves through relationships with men who each want to own her, searching for a life that is her own. With Amol Palekar, Anant Nag and Naseeruddin Shah.
In Hindi, ab…
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Shyam Benegal's film, inspired by the life of the actress Hansa Wadkar. Usha (Smita Patil) becomes a film star and moves through relationships with men who each want to own her, searching for a life that is her own. With Amol Palekar, Anant Nag and Naseeruddin Shah.
In Hindi, about 2 hours 14 minutes. This copy has no English subtitles. Content note: domestic abuse. Shared from the official YouTube channel of Shemaroo Movies; the rights stay with them.
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