Classic adventure fantasy setting in an unnamed Rajput-style court. The king's younger wife Taramati (Jilloo) is condemned to death for infidelity and her son Chandrakumar (Ghaznavi) is brought up by a distant uncle.
Is this thing worth the watch? If you have a soft spot for silent-era theatrics and don't mind when the plot feels like it’s being held together by duct tape, sure. It’s perfect for people who like their drama with a side of historical pageantry. If you need your movies to make sense or have a brisk pace, you’ll probab...
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R.S. Choudhury
William F. Adler
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"Is this thing worth the watch? If you have a soft spot for silent-era theatrics and don't mind when the plot feels like it’s being held together by duct tape, sure. It’s perfect for people who like their drama with a side of historical pageantry. If you need your movies to make sense or have a brisk pace, you’ll probably want to skip this one entirely. Piya Pyare feels like a fever dream of old royalty. The whole thing starts with Taramati getting the short end of the stick, and honestly, the s..."
Jamshedji
G. Mohanial Dave, Ardeshir Irani
India
1920 · IMDb —
Victor Heerman
