Jhola (2013): Cast & Plot
Jhola is a 2013 drama directed by Yadav Kumar Bhattarai, starring Garima Panta as Kanchi, Deepak Chhetri and Laxmi Giri. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Yadav Kumar Bhattarai
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Nepali - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Jhola About?
The premise of Jhola without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This film explores the disturbing reality of Nepal, where despite the abolition of the Sati system years ago, issues like sexual harassment, violence against women, and human trafficking persist. It sheds light on the ongoing struggles faced by women and the challenges in ensuring their safety and well-being within contemporary society.
Jhola Cast & Characters
Garima Panta leads the cast as Kanchi, with Deepak Chhetri and Laxmi Giri. Directed by Yadav Kumar Bhattarai; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Yadav Kumar Bhattarai
Also Starring in Jhola
· 1 moreJhola Plot Summary
What happens in Jhola from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Kanchi is a young woman who was married to an older husband who is about forty years her senior. He falls ill in his old age and dies, leaving Kanchi to face a society that demands her participation in the ritual of Sati. According to rigid social codes, she would burn with her husband’s corpse, but fate intervenes and she survives. She withdraws to the forest, taking shelter in a cave in the nearby jungle, where she begins a precarious new life.
Full summary
The whole story of Jhola, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Jhola?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the young woman at the center of the story?
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Jhola FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Jhola, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Jhola?
Jhola runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Jhola released?
Jhola was released on December 7, 2013.
Who directed Jhola?
Jhola was directed by Yadav Kumar Bhattarai.
Who is in the cast of Jhola?
Jhola stars Garima Panta as Kanchi, Deepak Chhetri and Laxmi Giri, among 5 credited actors.
Does Jhola have a post-credit scene?
No. Jhola has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Jhola in?
The original language of Jhola is Nepali.
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