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Love in the Time of Malaria

A satirical musical that analysis of power and fascism in a witty and tragic way, inspired by traditional Gujarati Bhavai shows.
Jan 1, 1992 · 2h 9m
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Comedy
Drama
Romance

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Having moved to the city of Khojpuri to pursue his scientific investigations into the uses of onions, Hunsilal soon discovers a novel way to tackle mosquitoes, and is celebrated by Raja Bhadrabhoop. However, he soon learns that things may not be as they seem, that the mosquitoes may not be the pests (or even the insects) he once assumed them to be, as he gets drawn into an undercurrent of revolution and discovery, precipitated by his burgeoning love for his colleague Parveen. Inspired by the traditional Gujarati Bhavai, 'Hun Hunsi Hunsilal' is interwoven with an absurdist, innovative soundtrack and presents a satirical, modern day tragic fable about fascism, revolution and the power of stories, all shot beautifully, in what is one of India's most powerful and relevant films to date.

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CAST

Dilip Joshi
Hunshilal
Renuka Shahane
Parveen
Mohan Gokhale
King Bhadrabhoop II
Manoj Joshi
Nimesh Desai
Directed by Sanjiv Shah

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
GU
Budget
$65,856
Revenue
—
Production
National Film Development Corporation of India
Country
IN

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