Whether you are revisiting this classic or discovering it for the first time, Aastha: In the Prison of Spring is a profound cinematic journey that asks a timeless question: What is the price of our desires?
Released in September 1997, Aastha received glowing reviews at international festivals, including the Cairo International Film Festival and the Mumbai Film Festival. However, commercial distributors were wary. The “A” certificate (adults only) and the controversial subject matter limited screenings to a handful of art-house theaters in metros. Most of India never got to see it on the big screen. Whether you are revisiting this classic or discovering
Mansi (Rekha) and Amar (Om Puri) are a seemingly happy middle-class couple with a young daughter. Amar is a principled college professor with a steady but modest income. The “A” certificate (adults only) and the controversial