Utsav

Utsav

1984 · 145 min · ★ 5.0 · Romance

Vasantasena, a courtesan who dances at the King Palaka's court hides in Charudatta's house while running away from the amorous attentions of the king's brother-in-law. She falls in love with Charudatta, though he is married and penniless.

Directed by Girish Karnad · Written by Krishna Basrur

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