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Masaan (transl. 'Crematorium'; also known as Fly Away Solo in English) is a 2015 Indian Hindi-language independent drama film starring Richa Chadda and Vicky Kaushal in lead roles. It is Kaushal's debut Hindi film, and also the directorial debut of Neeraj Ghaywan.
Masaan (मसान) is a Hindi word, which is nothing but a tadbhav, a deformed version of Sanskrit (an Hindi) word shmashaan (श्मशान). Masaan, or Shmashaan, means a crematorium, a place where dead bodies are cremated.
May 1, 2018 · Something that matches the values that we have developed, created and learnt to fall back on for ages. Masan takes a deep look at this concept, and uses the following three character types and...
The title ‘Masaan’ refers to the burial grounds emblematic of the place where the soul can finally attain freedom from the cage of the body. A place of both ‘burning’ and ‘salvation’, the setting is central to the film and its ambivalence is beautifully captured.
Set against the visually powerful backdrop of funeral pyres and the burning ghats in Varanasi, Masaan is a poetic narrative of pathos and love. The film takes on the tragedy of life, death...
Jul 23, 2015 · Tweet reviews by fellow actors largely hailing from the mainstream commercial format; have come out in support of 'Masaan'. Shabana Azmi to Parineeti Chopra and Ayushmann Khurrana, everyone has profusely appreciated the movie for its tight script, poignant narration and measured acting.
Jul 22, 2015 · Masaan M asaan is derived from the Sanskrit word Shmashaan (also Shamshaan in Hindi), a crematorium. One of the six leads in Neeraj Ghaywan's film -- played by newcomer Vicky Kaushal...
Jul 24, 2015 · Souls are said to be liberated in Kashi; and ‘masaan’ (the colloquial local word for ‘shamshaan’) perfectly captures the unique character of a town which has been wrestling with life and death for centuries.
Jun 13, 2021 · MASAAN -The movie questions the deeply rooted myths and misconceptions that are regarded as morals and ethics by many Indians. The meaning of masaan i.e “Shamshaan ghat” is a place where ...
Feb 8, 2021 · In Varanasi, on the banks of River Ganga, the lives that locals live seem reasonably simple. The age-old shackles of caste still hold the people to perform what are believed to be duties even if it means spending one's life amidst death and discomfort.
