Lead characters in Hindi films, de facto, don upper-caste identity markers and adopt Brahmanical cultural values. With Dahaad and Kathal, we see the portrayal of Dalits as dynamic and intelligent middle-class professionals.
Kathal is a proverbially difficult fruit to unmesh. The movie s plot, staying true to its title, intelligently intertwines multiple themes through the character of inspector Mahima Basor, a marginalised-caste woman who is trying to prove her mettle in the semi-urban town of Moba where many social evils persist, be it caste, class or gender discrimination.
At one point in Kathal: A Jackfruit Mystery, streaming on Netflix in the UAE, a world-weary police official says, "We are supposed to follow the Indian Pen..
Kathal: A Jackfruit Mystery Movie Review: KATHAL: A JACKFRUIT MYSTERY rests on an amusing plot but suffers due to an unexciting script, lack of humour. bollywoodhungama.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from bollywoodhungama.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.