CinemaOSMovie · 1985 · 1h 0m

India Cabaret

65%(8)IMDbDocumentary

An exploration of the 'respectable' and 'immoral' stereotypes of women in Indian society told from the point of view of two striptease dancers in a Bombay cabaret.

Directed byMira Nair

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Status: Released
Runtime: 1h 0m
Language: HI
Released: January 2, 1985

Studios

The New York State Council of the ArtsPinewood Foundation

Featuring

Cast & crew

8 credited

Starring

Rekha

Self

Rosy

Self

Vasanti

Self

Pussycat

Self

Sona

Self

Lulu

Self

Pearl

Self

Mira Nair

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Directed by: Mira Nair

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