Maya(2001)
A child's innocence shattered by tradition.
MAYA is a coming of age story set against an outlawed brutal practice of ritual rape still occurring in some parts of India.
Movie: Maya
Top 8 Billed Cast
Arun
Lakshmi
Maya
Pujari
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MAYA is a coming of age story set against an outlawed brutal practice of ritual rape still occurring in some parts of India.
Release Date
2001-09-07
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7
Rating:
3.5 startsTagline
A child's innocence shattered by tradition.
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