Daayraa
What is Daayraa?
Daayraa is a 1996 Bollywood film, directed by Amol Palekar, starring Nirmal Pandey and Sonali Kulkarni. The screenplay was by award-winning journalist and novelist, Timeri N. Murari. Exploring themes such as male-female relationships, preconceived notions of love, and social attitudes toward them, the plot involves a romantic relationship between a transvestite dancer and a gang raped woman who begins to dress up like a man. Due to its sensitive themes, the film was not released theatrically in India. The film was the first in Palekar's trilogy on sexuality; Anahat (2003) and Thaang (2006) fol
Plot Summary
Daayraa is a 1996 Bollywood film, directed by Amol Palekar, starring Nirmal Pandey and Sonali Kulkarni. The screenplay was by award-winning journalist and novelist, Timeri N. Murari. Exploring themes such as male-female relationships, preconceived notions of love, and social attitudes toward them, the plot involves a romantic relationship between a transvestite dancer and a gang raped woman who begins to dress up like a man. Due to its sensitive themes, the film was not released theatrically in India. The film was the first in Palekar's trilogy on sexuality; Anahat (2003) and Thaang (2006) followed it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daayraa about?▾
Daayraa is a 1996 Bollywood film, directed by Amol Palekar, starring Nirmal Pandey and Sonali Kulkarni. The screenplay was by award-winning journalist and novelist, Timeri N. Murari. Exploring themes such as male-female relationships, preconceived notions of love, and social attitudes toward them, the plot involves a romantic relationship between a transvestite dancer and a gang raped woman who begins to dress up like a man. Due to its sensitive themes, the film was not released theatrically in India. The film was the first in Palekar's trilogy on sexuality; Anahat (2003) and Thaang (2006) fol
Who directed Daayraa?▾
Daayraa was directed by Amol Palekar.
Who is in the cast of Daayraa?▾
The cast of Daayraa includes Nirmal Pandey, Sonali Kulkarni.
When was Daayraa released?▾
Daayraa was released on January 1, 1997.
How long is Daayraa?▾
Daayraa has a runtime of 107 minutes (1h 47m).
What genre is Daayraa?▾
Daayraa is a LGBTQ-related film film.
What language is Daayraa in?▾
Daayraa is in Hindi.
What is the IMDb rating of Daayraa?▾
Daayraa has an IMDb rating of 7.1/10.
Who composed the music for Daayraa?▾
The music of Daayraa was composed by Anand-Milind.
Is Daayraa available on OTT?▾
OTT streaming information for Daayraa is not yet confirmed on our platform. Check Netflix, Prime Video, or Hotstar for availability.
How many actors are in Daayraa?▾
Daayraa features 2 actors and crew members in total.
Is Daayraa based on a true story?▾
There is no publicly confirmed information about Daayraa being based on a true story. It appears to be a work of fiction directed by Amol Palekar.
