Sindoor

Sindoor

1979 · 136 min · Drama

A young woman navigates the complexities of love, arranged marriage, and family expectations while fiercely asserting her dignity, self-determination, and women's empowerment against societal pressures.

Directed by Prakash Thapa · Written by Daulat Bikram Bista

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