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By Judi Silva Š2005 Bollyvista.com |
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A Still from 'Water' |
Two of the other widows who stand out are Shakuntala (Seema Biswas) and Kalyani (Lisa Ray)
Shakuntala is the most mysterious of all the widows. She is not only good-looking but also educated and intelligent. Yet, she is also quiet and reserved, and is caught between the hopeless situation of living out her remaining years in the ashram and her devotion to the commands of the Hindu scriptures.
Kalyani (Lisa Ray) is breathtaking. Because of the profession, which was forced on her by Madhumati, she is the only widow whose hair has not been shaved. Her uncomplicated and gentle nature radiates a child-like innocence. She spends her days talking to the small statue of the God Krishna she has in her room and playing with her puppy Kaalu. Her nights though become surreal, when Gulabi ferries her across the waters to the mansions of the rich aristocrats in Rawalpur. She accepts her unfortunate plight as her karma, in a most compelling way. |
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