A Peacock spreads its mesmerizing wings underneath the scorching blue sky. Vibrant puppets descend from the gnarled branches of an ancient tree. Golden sands of an endless desert keep on swirling. And a beautiful folk tale from Rajasthan comes to life in Paheli. Once upon a time there was a lovely girl who was married to a man who was only interested in making money. There was a Ghost who fell madly in love with her. On the wedding night itself the husband left the home for
A young village girl (Sonali Kulkarni) is kidnapped on the eve of her wedding. On escaping she finds solace in the unlikely form of a transvestite folk singer/actor (Nirmal Pandey). She disguised as a man and ‘he’ as a woman they embark upon a journey of mutual self discovery and enlightenment examining issues of identity and gender stereotypes – and finding love – along the way. Set against the vast rural landscapes of India The Square Circle is a tragic-comic love story that will leave you surprised and deeply moved.
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