Mango Soufflé

Mango Soufflé

2002 · 90 min · ★ 5.1 · Comedy, Drama

India’s first major gay-themed film, is an adaptation of Mahesh Dattani’s seminal play On a Muggy Night in Mumbai. Kamlesh, a young gay man, invites his friends home ostensibly for an evening of camaraderie. However, with the arrival of his sister and her fiancé, a series of dramatic confrontations is set into motion, leading to startling revelations and unexpected catharsis.

Directed by Mahesh Dattani · Written by Mahesh Dattani

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