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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Denzil Smith Ranjith - V Veena Sajnani Mother of Kiran and Kamlesh
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Mikhail Sen Boy - S Suma Sudhindra Bride's Mother
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