Papeeha
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Synopsis
Set in the dwindling forests of Central India, a modern-day fable, inspired by the famous Chipko environmental movement, which tells the story of the romance between a social anthropologist, Jiya Rajhans, and a committed forest officer, Kabir Sagar. Kabir and Jiya represent two seemingly opposing points of view. He is a champion of the forest and she of the 'forest children'--the tribals. They come to appreciate the interdependence of their respective causes and each other as time passes.
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Sai Paranjpye
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Shown in New York City (Florence Gould Hall) as part of program "Women Directors From South Asia: A Film Festival" December 1, 3, & 9, 1995.
dialogue Hindi
The word "papeeha" is a name given to a particular forest bird in Hindi which is very popular in Indian folk and film songs, often commissioned by the lovelorn to carry messages to their beloved.
