OTTplay Lost and Found - Masaan

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Neeraj Ghaywan’s 2015 directorial debut Masaan also launched Vicky Kaushal in a compelling turn. The film, which also stars Richa Chaddha and Shweta Tripathi, is a deeply moving depiction of how some are profiled on account of their caste and also packs a heart-wrenching love story. The movie premiered at the Cannes Film Festival where it bagged two awards and Kaushal’s performance also earned him an IIFA and a Screen award for Best Male Debut, among other accolades. The movie sways between parallel stories that unfold in Varanasi before converging in the climax. The first narrative revolves around Devi, a computer teacher who’s apprehended by the police in a supposedly compromising position in a hotel room and how it alters her life and that of those close to her. The second delves into the budding love story of a polytechnic student belonging to a marginalised community who falls for someone from a different caste. Both these stories are equally heart-breaking and yet, there’s something that keeps you hopeful and engaged throughout the proceedings.

If you haven't watched this gem, you can stream it right away on Netflix, Jio and Disney + Hotstar.

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