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Samskara (1970)

Samskara (1970)

Drama
Release Date: 1970, May 13
Directors: Pattabhirama Reddy
Countries: India
Production: Ramamanohara Chitra
Cast: Girish Karnad, P. Lankesh, Snehalata Reddy

Overview:

Narayanappa, a Madhwa Brahmin man, dies in the Agrahara of the village Durvasapura. As per Madhwa customs, his last rites must be performed at the earliest. However, due to Narayanappa's rebellious actions in life, which included eating meat, consuming liquor and marrying a prostitute, there is disagreement amongst the Brahmins of the village as to who will perform his rites.

Keywords:

death caste system morality tale casteism