Released in 1997, Aastha: In the Prison of Spring stands as a provocative swan song for director Basu Bhattacharya
: Basu Bhattacharya (his final film before his passing). Main Cast : Rekha, Om Puri, Navin Nischol, and Daisy Irani. Released in 1997, Aastha: In the Prison of
In the years since, film scholars have reclaimed Aastha as a feminist text. It stands alongside Mandi (1983), Bazaar (1982), and Fire (1996) as a bold exploration of women’s bodies in the Indian socio-economic matrix. Released in 1997
Strengths
Reviews of Aastha: In the Prison of Spring (1997) - Letterboxd Released in 1997, Aastha: In the Prison of