Ragat (1997)
Synopsis
Ragat (Blood) is a powerful Nepali film that highlights caste discrimination and social injustice. The story follows Krishna, a young man from a lower-caste family, who bravely fights against the oppression of the rich and upper-caste elites. Hemant Kaji, a wealthy and influential man, strongly believes in caste superiority and looks down on the poor. Amidst this division, Laxmi, a girl from a rich family, falls in love with Gopal, a lower-caste boy. Defying societal norms and family pressure, they marry against their parents' wishes, challenging the rigid caste system. Their love becomes a symbol of change, but their struggle is met with resistance. In the end, Radha, Laxmi's caring aunt, tragically loses her life, leaving behind a message that all human blood is the same-hot and red. Directed with a strong social message, Ragat questions why caste discrimination still exists in Nepali culture and calls for equality and justice.
Release Date: 1997-12-01
Runtime: 143 minutes
Director: Narayan Puri
Budget: $30,000 USD
Top Cast
- Kumud Pant as Gang Member
- Saroj Khanal as Gopal
- Harihar Sharma as Babu Saab
- Bina Budhathoki as Radha
- Hemanta Budathoki as
- Bipana Thapa as Laxmi
- Sanu Kumar Tamrakar as Kaji
- Biraj Regmi as Wedding guest
- Rajaram Poudyal as Pandit
- Dhurba Rizal as
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Original Music Composer(s): N/A
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