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Ragat (1997)
Directed by Narayan Puri
Overview
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.
Length 143 minutes
Actors
Kumud Pant | Saroj Khanal | Harihar Sharma | Bina Budhathoki | Bipana Thapa | Hemanta Budhathoki | Sanu Kumar Tamrakar | Rajaram Poudel | Biraj Regmi | Dhurba Rizal | Uttam K.C. | Mahendra Budathoki | Deepak Chari | Narayan Kedar | Bishnu Bhakta Phuyal | Narayan Puri | Anita Silwal