Paar laid bare caste oppression in 1984. Four decades later, its truth still stings

Goutam Ghose’s 1984 film Paar depicts Dalit labourers in Bihar fleeing a massacre after demanding rights. Naseeruddin Shah won the Venice Film Festival’s Volpi Cup for Best Actor for his portrayal of Naurangia. The article examines how the movie’s depiction of caste oppression and poverty remains relevant four decades later, highlighting the enduring struggles of marginalized communities in India.

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