Indian Film ‘Sthal’ Sheds Light on Arranged Marriage Practices
Indian filmmaker Jayant Digambar Somalkar’s debut feature, ‘Sthal (A Match)’, critically examines the traditional practice of arranged marriage bride viewings. Drawing from personal experiences in his native village in Maharashtra, Somalkar portrays the objectification women face during these rituals. The film has garnered significant acclaim, winning multiple awards, including Best Asia Pacific Film at the…