Jhola
'Jhola' is a Nepali film based on Krishna Dharawasi,s short story of ' jhola' . It has depicted Nepali Society about the Sati tradition that was prevalent until the 1920s.The film has beautifully presented the issue of violence against women."Has Nepalese society really passed through such in human tradition?"is the question every youngster wonders about.
The plot develops with the death of Garimas's husband in which she has to immolate herself upon her husband's death, typically on his funeral pyre. She is supposed to be bunt alive with the dead body of her husband according to the tradition. However, she escapes the fire and hides in a cave. The help of her son fascinates the audiences.
Almost all the scenes seem realistic and historical. Traditional tools like dhiki, janto,madanni, etc traditional look in the film. Similarly traditional lights like ranko , diyalo and fire place represent ancient environment to the spectators. In additional to Sati tradition, the movie also touches kamara kamari (a kind of slavery) tradition. What a beautiful cinematography it is ! I think costumes of the artist and the leaf music in traditional tunes touch the heart of every one
Present in the cinema hall. Garimas's natural appearance, her role and her acting are spellbinding and add to the beauty of the movie.
This is a must watch movie. Don't miss it.