Ragat

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

Casts

	Kumud Pant as Gang Member
	Saroj Khanal as Gopal
	Harihar Sharma as Babu Saab
	Bina Budhathoki as Radha
	Hemanta Budathoki as
	Bipana Thapa as Laxmi
	Sanu Kumar Tamrakar as Kaji
	Biraj Regmi as Wedding guest
	Rajaram Poudyal as Pandit
	Dhurba Rizal as
	Uttam K.C. as
	Mahendra Budathoki as
	Deepak Chari as
	Narayan Kedar as
	Bishnu Bhakta Phuyal as
	Narayan Puri as
	Anita Silwal as

Crew