The film follows the life of a successful film star, revealing her increasing alienation in a role both glamorized and patronized by society. After being forced into show business by her family, she spends her time between studios and disastrous love affairs, and feels more and more dissatisfied.
Acting
Smita Patil's eyes do three scripts' worth of work
Direction
Benegal's unflinching gaze at systemic exploitation
Costume
Usha's wardrobe as character arc—glitter to grey
Director
Shyam Benegal
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