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This article discusses the films Fire (1996) and Water (2005) directed by Deepa Mehta, which critique Hindu patriarchy. The films have faced backlash from Hindu conservatives. Water focuses on the oppression of widows in Varanasi in the 1930s, depicting their mistreatment and abuse. It shows how Hindu scriptures are used to justify patriarchal control over women. The film also presents a love story between a widow and a reformer that challenges caste norms. While set in the past, the film highlights ongoing

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Mohan Vankudoth

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