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Vara : A Blessing (2013): Cast

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Vara : A Blessing is a 2013 romantic drama directed by Khyentse Norbu, starring Shahana Goswami as Lila, Devesh Ranjan and Rohit Raj. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.

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Vara : A Blessing (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Director
Khyentse Norbu
Genres
Romance , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Vara : A Blessing About?

The premise of Vara : A Blessing without spoilers.

In a remote Indian village, Lila learns the traditional Bharatanatyam dance form from her mother, Devadasi. She falls for Shyam, a young man aspiring to be a sculptor. As Shyam works on a sculpture of a goddess, he asks Lila to model for him, and their bond deepens. Their relationship is exposed by the village chief, Subha, leading Lila to make a difficult choice, sacrificing her own happiness for the well-being of her mother and Shyam.

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Cast & crew

Vara : A Blessing Cast & Characters

Shahana Goswami leads the cast as Lila, with Devesh Ranjan as Shyam and Rohit Raj as Subha. Directed by Khyentse Norbu; 8 actors are credited in all.

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More from Khyentse Norbu

More films directed by Khyentse Norbu, best-rated first: Travelers and Magicians, The Cup, Looking for a Lady with Fangs and a Moustache and Pig at the Crossing.

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Vara : A Blessing Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “舞孃禁戀” and “瓦拉:祈福”.

Also known as
  • 舞孃禁戀
  • 瓦拉:祈福
  • Вара: Благословия
  • 바라: 축복

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Vara : A Blessing FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Vara : A Blessing, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Vara : A Blessing?

Vara : A Blessing runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was Vara : A Blessing released?

Vara : A Blessing was released on October 15, 2013.

Who directed Vara : A Blessing?

Vara : A Blessing was directed by Khyentse Norbu.

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Who is in the cast of Vara : A Blessing?

Vara : A Blessing stars Shahana Goswami as Lila, Devesh Ranjan as Shyam and Rohit Raj as Subha, among 8 credited actors.

Does Vara : A Blessing have a post-credit scene?

No. Vara : A Blessing has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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