Sindoor

Laxmi, a young woman, is married to a wealthy but cruel businessman, Bhavani Singh. She endures his abuse and mistreatment while secretly harboring feelings for an artist named Ravi. After a series of tragic events, Laxmi finds herself in a precarious situation, forced to make difficult choices to protect herself and those she cares about. The film explores themes of societal expectations, marital abuse, and the search for love and independence in a patriarchal society.

While "Sindoor" was a commercial success, critical reception was mixed. It was noted for its melodrama and strong performances from its lead cast, particularly Naseeruddin Shah and Pallavi Joshi. However, many critics found the plot to be overly conventional and predictable, relying heavily on tropes common in Hindi cinema of the era. The film's handling of sensitive themes like marital abuse was sometimes criticized for being sensationalized rather than deeply explored.

• Praised for its strong performances, especially from the supporting cast.
• Criticized for its formulaic plot and melodrama.
• Seen as a typical potboiler of the late 80s Bollywood era.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this older film, but generally, it is remembered as a dramatic entertainer with memorable songs and performances that resonated with the masses.

Although Kajol is credited as a main cast member in some sources, "Sindoor" was released in 1987, and Kajol's debut film was "Bekhudi" in 1992. The role attributed to Kajol in "Sindoor" was actually played by actress Deepa Sahi.