Umbartha (1982): Cast & Plot
Umbartha is a 1982 drama directed by Jabbar Patel, starring Ashalata Wabgaonkar as Maya Mahajan, Shrikant Moghe and Girish Karnad. It runs 2 hours 31 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 31m (151 min)
- Director
- Jabbar Patel
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Marathi - Studio
- Sujata Chitra
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Umbartha About?
The premise of Umbartha without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After her husband’s death, Mrs. Mahajan runs four institutions and lives comfortably with her two sons—Dr. Mohan and his wife Maya, and Advocate Subhash Mahajan with his wife Savitri and their daughter Rani. Dissatisfied with domestic life, Savitri seeks a career and accepts a position as superintendent of a women’s reformatory in the remote town of Sangamwadi. Though her family objects, she is determined to prove herself in social service.
Umbartha Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- homophobia
- reformatory
- lesbian
- based on novel
Umbartha Cast & Characters
Ashalata Wabgaonkar leads the cast as Maya Mahajan, with Shrikant Moghe as Mohan Mahajan and Girish Karnad as Subhash Mahajan. Directed by Jabbar Patel; 39 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jabbar Patel
- Ashalata Wabgaonkar as Maya Mahajan
- Shrikant Moghe as Mohan Mahajan
- Girish Karnad as Subhash Mahajan
- Pournima Ganu as Rani
Also Starring in Umbartha
· 35 more- Radha Karnad Younger Rani
- Smita Patil Sulabha Mahajan
- Ravi Patwardhan Aamdar Bane
- Satish Alekar Vazhimbe
- Sushama Deshpande Jangam
- Shriram Ranade Tirodkar
- Daya Dongre Chairman Sheela Samson
- Kusum Kulkarni Nani
- Jayamala Kale Sugandha
- Baburao Vijapure Baba Badkas
- Nalini Kanitkar Ms. Navre
- Hirabai Dalve Ms. Vaalve
- Subhash Godbole One Man Commission
- Manorama Wagle Kamalabai
- Mukund Chitale Gateman
- Vijay Joshi Soldier
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- Kamalprabha Attendant
- Sanjeevani Kale Satya Bhamabai
- Mira Latkar Tailoring Class Teacher
- Chanchal Suryavanshi Gulaab
- Aruna Bhigardive Bakula
- Nandini Chavre Mangala
- Swarupa Khopkar Utpala
- Rani Sabnis Subhadra
- Sandhya Kale Heera
- Manik Bhandare Jasvandi
- Sushila Vansale Champa
- Surekha Divekar Farida
- Smita Prabhu Runaway Girl
- Sujal Watve Insane Woman
- Vidyadhar Watve Doctor
- Suresh Bhasale Businessman
- Kisan Kusgaonkar Champa's Father
- Dashrath Gaikwad Postman
- Vivek Deshpande Nani's Secretary
More from Jabbar Patel
More films directed by Jabbar Patel: Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, Mukta, Once There Was A Clown and Sinhasan.
Umbartha Plot Summary
What happens in Umbartha from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Sulabha Mahajan, Smita Patil, is a woman who dreams of stepping beyond the four walls of her home to take on a larger duty as a citizen and to play a pivotal role in shaping the society she lives in. She feels a deep calling to help women who have been abused, assaulted, neglected, or traumatized, and she pursues this purpose with quiet resolve. Her path leads her to Sangamwadi, a remote town, where she is offered the position of Superintendent at a Women’s Reformatory Home. This opportunity promises a chance to enact real change, but it also sparks tension at home.
Full summary
The whole story of Umbartha, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Umbartha?
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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Who plays the lead role of Sulabha Mahajan in the film?
Umbartha Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Threshold” and “Dawn”.
- Also known as
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- Threshold
- Dawn
- Subah
- The Doorstep
- Утро
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Umbartha FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Umbartha, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Umbartha?
Umbartha runs 2 hours 31 minutes (151 minutes).
When was Umbartha released?
Umbartha was released on July 20, 1982.
Who directed Umbartha?
Umbartha was directed by Jabbar Patel.
More films by Jabbar Patel Who is in the cast of Umbartha?
Umbartha stars Ashalata Wabgaonkar as Maya Mahajan, Shrikant Moghe as Mohan Mahajan and Girish Karnad as Subhash Mahajan, among 39 credited actors.
Does Umbartha have a post-credit scene?
No. Umbartha has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Umbartha in?
The original language of Umbartha is Marathi.
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