| Character | Role | |-----------|------| | | Protagonist, orthodox but kind Brahmin | | Manjula | His first wife, dies early | | Kashi | Orphaned niece he raises like a daughter | | Vaman | Progressive friend who challenges Nivrutti | | Parvati | Second wife suggested by family (refused by Nivrutti) | | Village elders | Represent social pressure |
Directed by the veteran filmmaker , produced by Medha Manjrekar and Aniruddha Deshpande , and written by Girish Joshi (based on a short story by Usha Datar ), Kaksparsh is widely regarded as a milestone in contemporary Marathi cinema . Set against the backdrop of a rigid Chitpavan Brahmin household in the Konkan region between 1930 and 1950, the movie weaves a complex, melancholic narrative of grief, orthodox traditions, forbidden affection, and lifelong sacrifice. The Narrative Blueprint: Plot & Themes index of kaksparsh
: Set in the early 20th century in Konkan, the story follows a young widow named Uma whose husband dies shortly after their marriage. The Conflict | Character | Role | |-----------|------| | |