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     Seema Biswas

     Shakuntala
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     Lisa Ray

     Kalyani
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     John Abraham

     Narayana
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     Iranganie Serasinghe

     Mother in Law
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     Sarala Kariyawasam

     Chuyia
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     Hermantha Gamage

     Barber

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Water_(2005_film)Water (2005 film) - Wikipedia

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   Water (Hindi: जल, romanized: Jal) is a 2005 drama film written and directed by Deepa Mehta, with screenplay by Anurag Kashyap. It is set in 1938 and explores the lives of widows at an ashram in India.

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4. www.imdb.com › title › tt0240200Water (2005) - IMDb

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   May 26, 2006 · Water is a film by Indian director Deepa Mehta, set in colonial India against Gandhi's rise to power. It tells the story of two widows and a young woman who face the harsh traditions and challenges of their society.

   • 7.7/10 (15K)
   • Genre: Drama

   • Director: Deepa Mehta
   • Release Date: 2006-05-26

5. www.rogerebert.com › reviews › water-2006Water movie review & film summary (2006) | Roger Ebert

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   May 4, 2006 · Roger Ebert May 04, 2006. Tweet. The young widow Chuyia (Sarala) with Narayan (John Abraham), a follower of Gandhi, in Deepa Mehta's "Water." Now streaming on: Powered by JustWatch.

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   What is the setting of water by Deepa Mehta?

   • Deepa Mehta's "Water" is set in 1938. Even then, laws existed in India that gave widows the freedom to marry, but as one character observes, "We do not always follow the law when it is inconvenient." Torn from her father's grasp, crying out for her mother, Chuyia (Sarala) disappears into an ashram controlled by the lifelong widows who live there.

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   Who is Chuyia in 'water' by Deepa Mehta?

   • The young widow Chuyia (Sarala) with Narayan (John Abraham), a follower of Gandhi, in Deepa Mehta's "Water." Her father asks Chuyia: "Do you remember getting married?" She does not. He tells her that her husband has died, and she is a widow. She is 8 years old. Under traditional Hindu law, she will be a widow for the rest of her life.

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   How old is Deepa Mehta if her husband died?

   • He tells her that her husband has died, and she is a widow. She is 8 years old. Under traditional Hindu law, she will be a widow for the rest of her life. There are two alternatives: Marry her husband's brother, or throw herself on his funeral pyre. Deepa Mehta's "Water" is set in 1938.

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7. www.rottentomatoes.com › m › waterWater | Rotten Tomatoes

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   Deepa Mehta's Water effectively brings to light an immoral practice that has been employed for centuries. The film is beautifully shot on locations in Sri Lanka and features strong...

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   • Director: Deepa Mehta

   • Content Rating: PG-13
   • Actors: Seema Biswas

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8. www.imdb.com › title › tt0240200Water (2005) - Plot - IMDb

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   Summaries. Set in colonial India against Gandhi's rise to power, it's the story of 8-year-old Chuyia, who is widowed and sent to a home to live in penitence; once there, Chuyia's feisty presence deeply affects the lives of the other residents. A thesis picture. In 1938, Gandhi's party is making inroads in women's rights.

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10. www.justwatch.com › us › movieWater streaming: where to watch movie online? - JustWatch

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    Synopsis. The year is 1938, and Mahatma Gandhi's groundbreaking philosophies are sweeping across India, but 8-year-old Chuyia, newly widowed, must go to live with other outcast widows on an ashram.

    • Video Duration: 115 min

11. www.youtube.com › watchWater *Official Trailer* - With English Subs (HD) - YouTube

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    Jul 31, 2009 · 64K subscribers. Subscribed. 4.2K. 1.9M views 14 years ago. Water is a 2005 Academy Award nominated Canadian film directed and written by Deepa Mehta. ...more.

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    • Author: Madhu Pamebala