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Bhavni Bhavai
Bhavni Bhavai (; "The Tale of the Life") is a 1980 Gujarati film directed by Ketan Mehta, starring Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, Smita Patil, Mohan Gokhale, Benjamin Gilani. It tells the story of untouchability through folklore and Bhavai.
"Bhavni Bhavai" was Ketan Mehta's debut film and received a critical acclaim. Mehta won the prestigious Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration, while Meera Lakhia won National Film Award for Best Production Design at the 28th National Film Awards
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Soundtrack.
"Bhavni Bhavai" songs were composed by Gaurang Vyas and written by Dhiruben Patel.
Critical reception.
"Bhavni Bhavai" received a wide critical acclaim and is considered one of the best Gujarati films of all time. It was considered path-breaking for dark humour and satire because most of films of the time were based on mythology and religious stories. The film was also praised for then-novel technique of 'breaking the fourth wall'.
"The New York Times" described