If you go in expecting a steamy guidebook, you’ll be disappointed. If you go in for a beautifully crafted, thought-provoking drama about two women fighting for their lives and loves, you’ll find a hidden gem.
Directed by the acclaimed Indian filmmaker Mira Nair ( Salaam Bombay!, Monsoon Wedding ), the film is not a "how-to" manual or a piece of erotica. Instead, it’s a lush, dramatic period piece about power, class, desire, and revenge. Kama Sutra- A Tale of Love
When the handsome but arrogant court sculptor, Jai Kumar (Ramon Tikaram), arrives at the palace, he seduces both women. But when he chooses to marry Tara, Maya’s humiliation turns into fierce resolve. She becomes the courtesan of the visiting King of Rajputana (Naveen Andrews, long before Lost ), and uses the sacred arts of the Kama Sutra not just for pleasure, but as a weapon for power and independence. If you go in expecting a steamy guidebook,