Ragat (1997)
Ragat (Blood) is a powerful Nepali film that highlights caste discrimination and social injustice. The story follows Krishna, a young man from a lower-caste family, who bravely fights against the oppression of the rich and upper-caste elites. Hemant Kaji, a wealthy and influential man, strongly believes in caste superiority and looks down on the poor. Amidst this division, Laxmi, a girl from a rich family, falls in love with Gopal, a lower-caste boy. Defying societal norms and family pressure, they marry against their parents' wishes, challenging the rigid caste system. Their love becomes a symbol of change, but their struggle is met with resistance. In the end, Radha, Laxmi's caring aunt, tragically loses her life, leaving behind a message that all human blood is the same-hot and red. Directed with a strong social message, Ragat questions why caste discrimination still exists in Nepali culture and calls for equality and justice.
Director: Narayan Puri
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Kumud Pant as Gang Member |
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Saroj Khanal as Gopal |
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Harihar Sharma as Babu Saab |
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Bina Budhathoki as Radha |
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Hemanta Budathoki as |
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Bipana Thapa as Laxmi |
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Sanu Kumar Tamrakar as Kaji |
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Biraj Regmi as Wedding guest |
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Rajaram Poudyal as Pandit |
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Dhurba Rizal as |
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Uttam K.C. as |
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Mahendra Budathoki as |
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Deepak Chari as |
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Narayan Kedar as |
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Bishnu Bhakta Phuyal as |
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Narayan Puri as |
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Anita Silwal as |
| Directing | Narayan Puri | Director |
| Writing | Sailesh Acharya | Writer |
| Production | Kalpana Acharya | Producer |