# Lajja (2001)

> A sweeping Hindi musical drama follows women from different backgrounds who turn personal oppression into collective defiance.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/38586

## Facts

- Runtime: 185 min
- Genres: Drama, Crime
- Director: Rajkumar Santoshi
- Cast: Manisha Koirala, Madhuri Dixit, Rekha, Mahima Chaudhry, Anil Kapoor, Ajay Devgn, Jackie Shroff, Danny Denzongpa
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0293342/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melodramatic, defiant, emotional, bollywood movie night, social issue film discussion

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