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The Square Circle (1996): Cast

The Square Circle (1996) movie poster

The Square Circle is a 1996 music drama directed by Amol Palekar, starring Sonali Kulkarni as Girl, Nina Kulkarni and Ganesh Yadav. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes.

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The Square Circle (1996) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 47m (107 min)
Director
Amol Palekar
Genres
Drama , Music , Romance
Original language
Hindi
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Square Circle About?

The premise of The Square Circle without spoilers.

The film asks whether the man she knows can become the partner she longs for, while following an abducted, sexually abused girl whose rigid ideas about sexuality begin to shift after she finds refuge and compassion in the care of a transgender woman, leading her toward a new understanding of love and identity.

The Square Circle Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • transgender
  • indian
  • song
  • rape
  • cross dressing
  • gender issues
  • gender roles
  • gender identity
  • sex scene
  • falling in love
  • makeup
  • rapist
+38 more
  • arranged marriage
  • abduction
  • wedding procession
  • gender disguise
  • mistaken identity
  • street performer
  • hindu
  • dancing
  • dancer
  • bigotry
  • intolerance
  • friendship
  • man dresses as a woman
  • woman dresses as a man
  • man disguised as a woman
  • love
  • on the road
  • woman disguised as a man
  • gang rape
  • escape
  • sold into prostitution
  • prostitution
  • kidnapping
  • singing
  • transgender woman
  • village
  • weeping woman
  • tied hands
  • campfire
  • outdoor sex
  • character says i love you
  • kiss on the forehead
  • kicked in the groin
  • stabbed in the stomach
  • stabbed to death
  • husband wife relationship
  • death
  • slapped in the face
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Cast & crew

The Square Circle Cast & Characters

Sonali Kulkarni leads the cast as Girl, with Nina Kulkarni as Widow and Ganesh Yadav as Jeep Driver. Directed by Amol Palekar; 12 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Amol Palekar

More films directed by Amol Palekar: Paheli and Thodasa Roomani Ho Jaayen.

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The Square Circle Also Known As

Also known as “四方广场”.

Also known as
  • 四方广场

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FAQ

The Square Circle FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Square Circle, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Square Circle?

The Square Circle runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

When was The Square Circle released?

The Square Circle was released on September 12, 1996.

Who directed The Square Circle?

The Square Circle was directed by Amol Palekar.

More films by Amol Palekar

Who is in the cast of The Square Circle?

The Square Circle stars Sonali Kulkarni as Girl, Nina Kulkarni as Widow and Ganesh Yadav as Jeep Driver, among 12 credited actors.

Does The Square Circle have a post-credit scene?

No. The Square Circle has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Square Circle in?

The original language of The Square Circle is Hindi.

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