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Plot

The title of Saawariya carries a double meaning; it refers to both an epithet for the Hindu god Krishna and to a title sought by many Indian lovers, who wish to reach a state of "Saawariya," or overpowering consumption by love. Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali's romantic drama Saawariya weaves the tale of the ill-fated romance between two such individuals: artist Raj, who finds the fulfillment of his soul's yearning when he enters one of the most picturesque rural hamlets in India, and his lover, Sakina, a mysterious young woman whom he spots standing on a bridge. Raj tries desperately to win Sakina's love and devotion, but finds it increasingly difficult to accept the truth of her past.
MPAA Rating:
PG for thematic elements, brief nudity, some language and incidental smoking.
Genre(s):
Drama,Musicals,Romance
Run Time:
137min.
Theatrical Release Date:
11/09/2007
DVD Release Date:
05/06/2008
Distributor(s):
Sony
Director(s):
Themes:
Haunted By the Past,Life in the Arts,Self-Destructive Romance,Star-Crossed Lovers
Tone:
Lyrical,Passionate,Sweeping
Keywords:
anxiety,artist,friendship,quest,turmoil,village
Country of Origin:
USA - Limited (11-09-2007)
Language:
Hindi,Urdu